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Russia bans WhatsApp, elevates state-controlled platform
WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, has been entirely banned in Russia for not following local laws. The Kremlin has suggested that Russians use MAX,...
China Becomes Main Gateway for Foreign Cars Entering Sanctioned Russia
After Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the European Union, United States, Japan and South Korea imposed sweeping sanctions restricting vehicle exports to Russia. Major...
The Rise of BRICS+ as a Maritime Counterweight to the U.S.
On 10 January, China, Russia, and Iran launched joint BRICS Plus naval exercises in the strategic waters of South Africa. It is being marked...
European Union’s Stage: From Crisis to Strategic Renewal
Right now, the European Union is in a position not unlike the Gran Teatro Cervantes in Tangier. Built in 1913 as a cultural landmark...
Estonia Sounds Alarm: Russia’s Military Buildup Targets Europe’s Power Balance
Russia does not plan to attack any NATO country this year or next, according to Estonia's foreign intelligence service. However, Russia is rapidly rebuilding...
Russia’s Africa Playbook: From Soft Power to Forced Conscription
As we follow Moscow's changing ties to Africa, where trust has become increasingly ambiguous between exploitation and a legitimate relationship, one can never be...
Surrounded by Enemies: Myanmar’s Diplomacy Faces the ICJ Challenge
The ongoing violence in Myanmar's Rakhine region has deep roots, and any unbiased conversation about this issue must be a polyphony of voices, not...
From Recipient to Seller: Ukraine Opens Arms Exports to Fund Its War
Ukraine is set to start exporting its domestically produced weapons, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This move aims to help the country earn...
Russia Sees No “Bright Future” for U.S. Economic Ties, Eyes BRICS Alternatives
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that while Moscow remains open to cooperation with the United States, he sees little prospect for...
Ukraine Sanctions Third-Party Suppliers to Russian Arms Industry
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced sanctions on foreign manufacturers that supply components for Russian drones and missiles used against Ukraine.
He stated that these companies...