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THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

The Economy
New Old Russians
Bashkatova: Research Indicates Raising Retirement Age Won’t Alleviate Pressure on Pension System

State and Law
Zakharova Urges Considering Punishment for Russians With Democracy Passports
Vedomosti: Some Officials Mulling Punishment for Russians Who Left Due to War, Then Returned

Society
One People
Putin Stresses Unity in Meeting With Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Muslim Leaders

OTHER POST-SOVIET STATES

Armenia
Armenia Finds Replacement for Russia in Security Field
Experts: Yerevan’s Purchase of French Weapons a Potential Irritant for Baku

Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Praised for ‘Supporting’ Anti-Russian Sanctions
Panfilova: Astana Gets High Marks for Adhering to Sanctions, but Trade With Moscow Remains Vital

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Middle East
Hamas Delegation Discusses ‘Foreign Hostages’ During Talks in Moscow
Hamas Delegation Discusses Evacuation of Russians in Gaza at Meeting With Officials in Moscow

China
One China, One Road
Kuznetsov: One Belt, One Road Initiative Brings Little Benefit to Russia

Poland
‘We Passed the Democracy Exam’
Civil Coalition Edges Out Law and Justice in Tight Parliamentary Race

United States
Tragedy and Farce
Kortunov: Current Crop of US Politicians No Match for 20th Century Visionaries