Nikola Mikovic is a Serbian freelance journalist whose work has been published around the world. He covers Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and political developments in the Balkans.Previously, Nikola was a reporter at the Politika daily newspaper, the oldest such newspaper still in circulation in the Balkans.
While the world’s eyes turn towards Ukraine, Azerbaijan is taking full advantage in the South Caucasus. Quite aware that Russia is not in a position to intervene and protect its ally Armenia, the...
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has resulted in the destruction of the post-Cold War global order. A new Iron Curtain is being built as Russian and Ukrainian troops continue fighting for...
The Russo-Ukrainian war will have severe consequences not only for the two countries, but for the entirety of Europe and possibly other parts of the world. The United States and its allies are...
Russia has reportedly started withdrawing some of its troops from the Ukrainian border, signaling that it is ready to continue holding endless talks with its Western partners. Tensions in the region,...
The United States and the United Kingdom accuse Russia of preparing to invade Ukraine, while Moscow claims Kiev plans to launch a large-scale military offensive against pro-Russian forces in the...
Over some years, China has been increasing its economic and political presence in Eastern Europe, as well as in former Soviet republics in Central Asia. But in Belarus, despite rhetoric about great...
While all eyes were on a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, Moscow deployed its troops to Kazakhstan, allegedly to help stabilize the situation in the country faced with mass violent protests. For...
A potential war between Russia and Ukraine could have severe consequences for the whole of Europe. Even if the two nations manage to postpone what many see as an inevitable full-scale conflict over...
Tensions are rising between Russia and Ukraine. Various Western politicians, diplomats and analysts warn that a full-scale war between the two countries is a matter of time. But is the situation in...
Desperate men, women and children from the Middle East continue to pour into Belarus in an attempt to illegally cross the Polish border and enter the European Union. Although Europe welcomed around...