Anti-War Protests in Russia: Do Putin and Russians Think the Same?
, European, and other world leaders as a Russian invasion which the Kremlin had no right to carry out.
The Montreux Convention and the Russia-Ukraine War
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General outlines of the regime introduced by the Montreux Convention
The Montreux Convention brings some assurances that reduce the security concerns of both Turkey and other Black Sea littoral countries arising from foreign warships; the convention uses the concept of warship instead of “military ship.
The GCC States’ Russian Dilemma
The escalation between Russia and Western states over NATO enlargement turned into a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a “special military operation” on February 24, 2022.
Dependent on Russian Gas: Europe Must Reconsider Its Energy Security
The initial American and European reaction to the Russian invasion was weak and limited, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainians felt abandoned by their allies.
Latin America: A New Sphere of Russian Influence?
As we slowly leave the nightmare of the COVID19 pandemic behind, a new global tension is born with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Iran’s Bitter Choice and the Russia-Ukraine War
n the morning of February 24, Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, surprising many experts, politicians, and country leaders.
Where Belarus and Belarusians Stand on the War in Ukraine
The Belarusian regime was condemned for its decision to support Russia, eventually becoming the target of further sanctions due to the “support for, and facilitation of, the invasion” of Ukraine by Russia, which were introduced by the United States on February 24, and followed by the UK and Japan shortly after.
China Beware, Russia-Ukraine War Unified EU and NATO As Never Before
Certainly, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and China’s threats and against Taiwan are underpinned by this logic.
Russia-Ukraine War: Why India, Israel, and Pakistan Have Chosen Silence
For many countries in Asia and Africa, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a tightrope walk.
Is There any Limit to Russian Expansion under Vladimir Putin?
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Putin's iron grip
In the hours up to the invasion, Putin recognized the independence of the self-proclaimed People's Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk – everything in an usurpatory attempt to redraw the map according to his own liking and to undermine the international order.
Maltreatment of Non-White Refugees from Ukraine Should Cause Outrage
s the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth day, there has been an outpouring of compassion for Ukrainians, which has garnered widespread coverage in international news outlets.
Will Sweden and Finland Join NATO amid the Russia-Ukraine War?
There have been numerous public protests against the war and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Sweden and Finland.
How Will the New China-Russia Gas Deal Affect the Ukraine Crisis?
China's restrained position over the Ukraine crisis as seen in the general statement to “resolve differences through dialogue and consultation” bolstered speculations that the possible invasion of Ukraine would serve as a precedent for Beijing's military attack against Taiwan.
Experts Weight on Turkey’s 70th Anniversary of Joining NATO
President Joe Biden, a Russian invasion of Ukraine “remains distinctly possible,” which poses the largest military risk to the European security order since its foundation.
Macron’s Visit to Putin Underlines Just How Weak the West is Against Putin
But as Biden has proved, secondary sanctions imposed on a handful of countries which buy oil from Iran, are very hard these days to implement and Putin has made it clear that, if necessary, he will trade sanctions for an invasion of some sort, if the West doesn’t engineer a way of Ukraine talking down NATO membership.
Can Europe Handle Challenges Created by Russia over Ukraine?
Some reports and analyses predict that Russia may initiate a full-blown military conflict any time although a large-scale ground invasion is unlikely given the consequences Russia would face for such a move.
Are China and Russia Near a Full-Blown Alliance?
The two countries are not motivated by their fear of the American military or some NATO invasion.
Will the United States See Russia’s Bluff in Ukraine?
So, what is Russia’s endgame in Ukraine? And what might be the consequences of Russia’s words and actions? I already argued that Russia is not particularly after a military invasion of Ukraine despite moving troops to the border.
Russian Brinkmanship in Ukraine
Experts warn that mobilization of such intensity could only occur before a large-scale military invasion of a foreign country.
Russia’s Changing Relationship with India: Arms Talk
imposed sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea in 2014, along with growing antipathy between Beijing and Washington DC has created a new and unshakable bond between Russia and China.
