A New Balance in Central Asia?
At the CIS meeting, President Putin stated, "We haven't gone anywhere, we're always here, nobody should take advantage of this.
Europe Grapples with Energy Blackmail Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
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.
What Russia’s Momentum in Ukraine Means for the War in 2024
Despite heavy casualties, Russia is likely to delay major offensives until after President Vladimir Putin's anticipated reelection in mid-March, followed by a series of assaults aimed at expanding territorial control.
Russia Calls for UN Security Council Meeting Over Macron’s Ukraine Troop Threats
Read: Russia Expands Military Amid Ukraine Conflict: Putin Orders 170,000 New Troops
A strike on Odesa
The Greek media reported an explosion in Odesa on Wednesday, just before a scheduled meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kiriakos Mitsotakis.
China Sets Ambitious 2024 Growth Target
China aims for technological self-sufficiency, underlining its commitment to emerging technologies like quantum computing, big data, and artificial intelligence.
US Suspects Russia Developing Space-Based Nuclear Weapon
However, Russian President Vladimir Putin refuted these claims on Tuesday, asserting that Russia is against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space.
US Sanctions Threat Causes Disruption in Turkish-Russian Trade
Read: How the Russia-Ukraine War Will Change Turkey-US Relations
Complexity to the trade relationship
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan have been working to maintain close ties, with Ankara opposing Western sanctions on Moscow.
Russia and China Celebrate Record $227 Billion Trade Volume
n a congratulatory phone call, Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China celebrated the achievement of a historic trade volume, reaching an impressive $227.
IISS Releases Annual Armed Conflict Survey, Highlighting Key Global Hotspots
Read: Russia Expands Military Amid Ukraine Conflict: Putin Orders 170,000 New Troops
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Drug-Trafficking Dynamics in the Americas: Examines shifting dynamics in drug trafficking.
Russia Has Strategic Ties with Saudi Arabia and the UAE
ussia's relations with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reveal a multifaceted and increasingly strategic nature as recently witnessed by the visits of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Turkey Approves Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid Following 20-Month Delay
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, known for his amicable relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, invited his Swedish counterpart for negotiations on joining the bloc.
Russian Nuclear Thinking Shifts Amid Ukraine War, Says Study
Read: Russia Supports China's Expanding Nuclear Capabilities
Lowering the threshold for nuclear use
President Vladimir Putin has denied wielding nuclear threats, but some of his statements have been interpreted as such in the West.
Russia’s $300 Billion Frozen Reserves: Unraveling the Situation
n the aftermath of President Vladimir Putin's deployment of troops into Ukraine in 2022, the United States and its allies imposed sanctions prohibiting transactions with Russia's central bank and finance ministry.
Russia and India Advance Plans for Joint Military Equipment Production
Jaishankar expressed optimism about a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to take place next year.
Russia Asserts No Plans to Attack NATO, Cites Break in Relations by the West
This declaration comes as a reinforcement to President Vladimir Putin’s dismissal of such allegations as "complete nonsense" during an earlier broadcast.
Russia Increases Military Budget to $140 Billion for 2024, SIPRI Reports
This increase was formalized in the new federal budget plan, which runs through 2026 and was signed into law by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end of November.
Draft Legislation in Russia Proposes “Loyalty Agreement” for Foreigners
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Implications for historical narratives and family values
A particular point of contention in the legislation is its stipulation against "distorting the historical truth" about the Soviet Union's role in World War II, specifically its victory over Nazism — a narrative that President Vladimir Putin has frequently paralleled with contemporary geopolitical conflicts, notably the annexation of Crimea.
Hungary’s Orban Stands Against EU-Ukraine Membership Talks
Read: Slovakia Changes Policy and Halts Military Aid to Ukraine
Disapproval of Orban's approach
Luxembourg's Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, among others, has expressed disapproval of Orban's approach, especially in light of his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
NATO Suspends Cold War-Era Security Treaty as Russia Withdraws
The withdrawal process was set in motion by Russian lawmakers who endorsed a bill put forward by President Vladimir Putin to denounce the CFE.
Wagner: “We Are Coming Back”
However, recent reports suggest the Wagner Group has been absorbed by the Russian Guard or Rosgvardiya, a branch that handles internal security threats and is directly under President Vladimir Putin's purview.
