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To deal effectively with Putin, the US and the West need to share his understanding that the Russo-Ukrainian War is part of a broader Russia-West conflict.
3h ago
Putin
The Russian president praised the Belarusian head of state for his “balanced, far-sighted decisions even in the most difficult situations” on the latter’s 70th birthday on Friday.
1d ago
Putin
News broke this week that Elon Musk has a couple of Russian oligarchs as investors in his “X” Twitter company. They are small shareholders, but his coziness with the Kremlin is nothing new.
1d ago
Putin
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is known not only for his authoritarian rule but for his many impenetrable statements on the issues of the day.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
Friendly fire considered in F-16 crash; Putin to visit first ICC signatory country since arrest warrant; Russian business profits plummet; First Harris interview reveals no foreign policy plan details
2d ago
War in Ukraine
According to the survey, Russians have adapted to the war in Ukraine and sanctions largely because they are not directly involved and can continue their everyday lives.
Aug. 28
Putin
Recently freed Russian opposition figures are wearing blinders with regard to the war against Ukraine. The degree of their support for Ukraine’s fight should be a barometer of their credibility.
Aug. 24
Putin
Thoughts on the symbolic and psychological significance of the Kursk Incursion that Ukraine and the West can use to their advantage in defeating Russia.
Aug. 21
War in Ukraine
Putin visited the school for the first time in almost 20 years to pay tribute to the victims, including the site of the destroyed school where Chechen militants took over 1,000 people hostage.
Aug. 21
Putin
Nero “fiddled” while Rome burned – a review of the Russian president’s official website shows his week was focused on mundane routine rather than the fighting on Russian soil.
Aug. 21
Putin
Footage posted by RIA Novosti news agency and Kadyrov showed Putin shaking hands with Kadyrov and other officials after alighting from his helicopter in the main city of Grozny.
Aug. 21
War in Ukraine
The Kremlin has stated that it is not willing to negotiate at the moment. Europe's media see Putin under pressure.
Aug. 20
Putin
Earlier, the Kremlin said that Putin and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev would discuss "the question of settling the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia".
Aug. 19
Putin
The Chechen warlord brandished the shiny new Tesla Cybertruck equipped with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun that he claims was personally presented to him by Elon Musk.
Aug. 18
War in Ukraine
Broe explains what internal pressures Russia is now facing that could well lead the world's largest country to a brutal defeat.
Aug. 17
Putin
Russia's influence in the Caucasus has waned in recent years, with Armenia seeking closer ties with the West and Azerbaijan becoming a key player in the European energy market.
Aug. 17
Putin urges increased protection for the fleet against long-range missiles, after Ukraine eliminates another missile ship in Sevastopol, forcing Moscow to move the fleet to mainland Russia.
Jun. 27