Belarus’ military drills near the Ukrainian border, as well as President Alexander Lukashenko’s pro-war rhetoric, do not necessarily mean that Minsk plans to attack its neighbor any time soon. In...
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine, Serbia has been relatively successfully balancing its aspirations to join the European Union and its good political ties with the Kremlin. The Balkan nation,...
While Russia remains busy invading Ukraine, the European Union seems to be gradually replacing Moscow as the key meditator between Armenia and Azerbaijan. It is Brussels, rather than the Kremlin,...
The Russia-dominated Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) exists merely on paper. In reality, the Moscow-led block never supported the Kremlin’s “special military operation” in...
More than two months after Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin has still not achieved any of its military and political goals in the neighboring country. Ukrainian forces, on the...
Years ago, Sergei Lavrov commanded some respect. As a career Russian diplomat he could always be scary, sure, but he was also once known for his humor and intelligence. Today, Russia’s foreign...
"Russia without Putin!" the liberal, pro-Western opposition crowds chanted repeatedly as they marched through Russian cities over the years. Their dream, to live in a country that will not be ruled...
After Russian troops invaded Ukraine, 60% of Russia's foreign exchange reserves in international banks were frozen. And because of a number of other economic sanctions, the world began to talk about...
Ukraine is fighting a war, while Russia is conducting a “special military operation” in the Eastern European country. Kyiv’s goal is crystal clear – liberty from the Russian occupation –...
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...
