he current and latest waves of upheaval in international relations and the global order that have been precipitated by the Russian military operations in Ukraine in the latest iteration of the Ukrainian crisis are likely to have significant implications, even if the war is not yet over.
mid escalating tensions between Moscow and the West over Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to China to finalize the negotiations over a new $80 billion natural gas agreement.
hirty years ago, in December 1991, the leaders of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine came together in a Belarusian hunting lodge, Belavezha, and signed the treaties that formally ended the Soviet Union.
he rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine after Moscow’s annexation of Crimea and the occupation of the Donbass region in eastern Ukraine in 2014, were eased in marathon peace negotiations that resulted in a new ceasefire in 2015.
he Russia-Ukraine war marked a watershed moment in relations between the European Union (EU) and Russia, which had previously been strained by the Georgian war and Russia's annexation of Crimea.
He emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong alliances with European partners through organizations like NATO, especially in the face of potential Russian aggression.
Russia's recent military campaign in Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the shift towards medieval-like tactics, including sieges and irregular conflict.
n the aftermath of the tragic gun attack on a concert hall outside Moscow, Russia has cast doubt on assertions made by the United States regarding the involvement of the Islamic State militant group.
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Destruction of water infrastructure in Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought devastation to the country's water infrastructure.
he Kremlin has stated that China is currently experiencing "unprecedented pressure" from both the United States and the European Union regarding its banks' acceptance of payments from Russian companies.
While the term gained prominence following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, its roots run deeper, predating Vladimir Putin's tenure in the Kremlin.
Since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in February 2022, the Eastern Mediterranean has played a central role in the global energy equation and in import/export supplies.
The TB2 drones played a significant role in countering Russian forces during the early stages of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, showcasing their combat capabilities on the global stage.
Senior officials from both nations will engage in several rounds of discussions at the State Department, covering a range of topics, including Syria, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, defense cooperation, energy, counterterrorism, and the Israel-Hamas conflict.