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Russia Says US Cannot Mediate Ukraine War While Backing Kyiv
Russia said the United States understands it cannot effectively mediate the Ukraine war while simultaneously supporting one side of the conflict, after reports suggested...
Turkey, Syria and Ukraine: Strategic Hedging in the Near East
The war that the United States and Israel launched against Iran in February has left a great many consequences in its wake. It greatly...
Russia and Iran Drive Global Surge in Gas Flaring as Climate Goals Fall Behind
Global gas flaring rose to its highest level in six years in 2025, largely driven by increased activity in Russia and Iran, according to...
Russian Strikes Wound Six in Ukraine as Fuel Crisis Spreads Across Siberia
Russian air strikes injured six people across Ukraine overnight, local authorities said, as the war entered its fifth year with no sign of easing....
Russia Engages Madagascar for Broader Cooperation
Bilateral diplomacy and economic cooperation between Russia and the southern African island of Madagascar have taken an incredible transitional phase in mid-June, characterized by...
Zelensky Pressures Belarus Over Support for Russian Drone Operations
Diplomatic sparring between Ukraine and Belarus escalated sharply on 19 June, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky demanded that Belarus dismantle communications infrastructure allegedly used...
Understanding Uzbekistan–Russia Relations
Following the Soviet collapse, Uzbekistan has maintained, to a large extent, a unique history and relations with Russia. Despite some divergencies in its approach...
Zelenskiy Warns of Imminent Massive Russian Attack on Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned that Russian forces are preparing for a large-scale attack on Ukraine, urging residents to be cautious and pay attention to...
Zelenskiy Demands Belarus Remove Equipment Used in Ukraine Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that he expects Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to remove military equipment used by Russia against Ukraine within a week....
The Rise of Strategic Middle Powers
In February 2025, the most consequential US-Russia talks since the invasion of Ukraine did not happen in Washington, Moscow, or Brussels. They happened in...