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Kremlin Says It Wants Ukraine War to End but Blames Kyiv for ‘Stalled’ Peace Efforts
The Kremlin stated on Monday that it wants the Ukraine war to end “as soon as possible,” but described the peace process as “stalled.”...
Lavrov Says He’s Ready to Meet Rubio. But What’s the Goal?
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed his willingness to meet U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio but emphasized that Russia would not change...
Russia Presses Pokrovsk Advance, Announces Capture of New Ground
Russia reported on Saturday that its troops are making progress in battles around the towns of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk and have seized a small...
Hungary Secures US Exemption from Russia Sanctions After Orbán’s Visit
The United States has given Hungary a one-year exemption from sanctions that target Russian oil and gas, following a meeting between Hungarian Prime Minister...
Russian Attacks Target Critical Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure, Killing 3
Russia carried out a large-scale attack on Ukraine, launching over 450 drones and 45 missiles, which killed at least three people and damaged significant...
Is Ukraine a Viable State?
The Ukrainian parliament has disclosed that its public debt of over $190 billion will require close to four decades to repay—but this assumes the...
U.S. Backs EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
The United States supports the European Union's plan to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine and end the war with Russia. The European...
Street-by-Street Combat: Russia Says It’s Gaining Ground in Pokrovsk
Russia's defense ministry announced that its forces have made advancements in the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, engaging in intense house-to-house battles to remove Ukrainian...
A Bite Too Big? The Strategic Hurdles in Gunvor’s Pursuit of Lukoil
Russian energy group Lukoil is looking to sell its foreign assets due to new U. S. and UK sanctions. Gunvor, a Swiss trading firm,...
Amid Rising Tensions, a Controversial German Delegation Heads to Moscow
Two lawmakers from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) are traveling to Russia next week amid criticism of their party's connections to the Kremlin...