Is There any Limit to Russian Expansion under Vladimir Putin?
ladimir Putin has crossed a line which seemed impassable for many.
Russian Expansionism under Vladimir Putin
Russia has expanded its range and scope of influence substantially under the rule of Vladimir Putin in the last two…
Global Food Crisis: Russia and the West Play the Blame Game
On May 31, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had urged Vladimir Putin to end the blockade of Ukraine’s port of Odessa under the terms of a UN resolution.
Russia’s War in Ukraine Gives Iran the Upper Hand in Syria
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Meanwhile, Russia is trying to establish a balance of power by increasing diplomatic efforts with the Arab tribes of Deir ez-Zor and recruiting militias from the local population.
Turkey Closes Airspace to Russian Planes Flying to Syria
He also mentioned at a press conference during his flight to Uruguay that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had informed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the matter, adding that Russian authorities had made assurances that they would not fly anymore.
The Russian Threat Gives NATO New Purpose
VIDEO: Russian Expansionism under Vladimir PutinFor decades, a handful of Western countries accused Italy of being too Russia-friendly.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Turned the Political Climate in France Upside Down
ho would have thought that French President Emmanuel Macron and the Muslim minority living under pressure in France especially during his term, would breathe a sigh of relief at the same time, for the same reason, albeit for a temporary period! The war launched by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24, 2022, on the grounds of the “demilitarizing and de-Nazification of Ukraine,” turned the political climate in France upside down.
Who Is Guilty of War Crimes in Ukraine?
ould Russian President Vladimir Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine? What about Russian military commanders and ordinary Russian soldiers? On the other side, could Ukraine President Volodmyr Zelensky, Ukrainian commanders or ordinary Ukrainian soldiers be prosecuted?
These questions have taken on increased urgency as Russia’s military action in Ukraine promises to continue for an extended period of time.
Central Asia Countries “Tread a Fine Line” on Russia-Ukraine
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Russophobia Spreads Following the Russia-Ukraine War
When the deadline expired and Gergiev did not condemn Vladimir Putin, he was replaced for three weekend performances by the Vienna Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall, which also canceled two performances where Gergiev would lead the Mariinsky Orchestra in May.
Intelligence in the Russia-Ukraine War
The FSB and the SVR are hierarchically linked to the Russian President Vladimir Putin, while the GRU is directly accountable to the Russian Armed Forces General Staff.
The Geopolitics of Russia-Turkey Relations amid the Ukraine War
VIDEO: Russian Expansionism under Vladimir PutinThe Russia-Ukraine war and changing geopolitics between the West and Russia will be a serious test for the compartmentalization, crisis management, and damage-control strategy that have been successfully carried out in Turkish-Russian relations until now.
Left-Wing Politics Gain Momentum in Latin America
Read: Is There any Limit to Russian Expansion under Vladimir Putin?On the other hand, Colombia, the third most populated country in Latin America after Brazil and Mexico, is facing a serious possibility of electing a leftist president, who has a grassroots base, far from the country’s traditional ruling oligarchic elite.
Power Politics and Moral Accountability
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Increasing distrust in governments
Unfortunately, skepticism may not sufficiently illuminate the gravity of the situation because it neglects the central issues of intention and responsibility.
Foreign Fighters Arrive in Scores to Fight in Ukraine
On the opposite side, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced before the Russian National Security Council on March 11 that Russia would also accept volunteers who want to fight against Ukraine.
Ukraine: The Lesson Japanese Policy-Makers Won’t Learn
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Will the United States protect Japan?
That may have made political sense for Japan and the region up till now, during the Pax Americana.
Ukraine is Assad’s New Dilemma
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Where Does Central Asia Stand on Russia’s War in Ukraine?
n February 24, in the morning, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s public address to the nation, Russia launched its so-called special military operation, which has proven to be a full-scale invasion and war, never officially declared as such by Moscow.
Russia’s War in Ukraine and the Global Struggle for Power
VIDEO: Russian Expansionism under Vladimir PutinThe limits of Russia’s attack on Ukraine in terms of the global power struggle will be determined by the success of the Ukrainian resistance and NATO's support for armaments, intelligence, logistics, and economic sanctions.
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Implications for the Two Koreas
VIDEO: Russian Expansionism under Vladimir PutinYet, the debacle of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan underscores a longstanding concern for ROK defense planners – the possibility that the U.