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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...
Zelenskiy Pushes Fast Track EU Membership as Key Security Guarantee for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told an EU summit that Ukraine’s fastest path to securing Europe’s long term stability is accelerated membership in the European...
Hanoi is building Southeast Asia’s pre-eminent sea power
The recent maritime cooperation renewal between Vietnam and Russia (2026-2030) is deliberately pushing Vietnam to become Southeast Asia’s dominant sea power, propelled by South...
Why China Can Wait in Its Energy Deal with Russia
Authors: Kung Chan and Yang Xite*
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent state visit to China, which was his first foreign trip of 2026, is a...
Zelenskiy Warns Moscow Will Burn After Russian Strikes
Russia's war against Ukraine has increasingly expanded beyond frontline battles, with both sides using long range drones and missiles to strike targets deep inside...