The US has abstained from a UN General Assembly vote on a Kiev-backed resolution condemning Russia’s actions in the Ukraine conflict. The resolution on Tuesday, delivered four years after the escalation of the conflict, urged an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire. In the UN General Assembly vote on the document, …
Read More »The US is back in this strategic region to counter Russia and China – but at what cost?
Recently, the United States expressed its willingness to re-engage with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). According to multiple reports, Washington is reopening diplomatic channels, with promises of economic cooperation, and initiatives presented as “partnerships” rather than traditional aid programs. This shift follows years of reduced aid and military cooperation …
Read More »Dmitry Trenin: Russia and the EU drift toward an undeclared war
Experience shows that making predictions even a year ahead is risky. Events that later seem obvious can be invisible in advance. Yet trying to identify the main trends shaping world politics remains worthwhile. So, what will the international system look like in 2026? Ukraine: The war will not end A …
Read More »The EU has made a huge about-turn on Russia – did you notice?
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Read More »Fyodor Lukyanov: Here’s how Russia should deal with Trump’s new America
In recent years we have become accustomed to a great deal, yet world politics continues to set new records. Or perhaps sink to new depths, depending on your taste. One week in January provided a full set of examples: the kidnapping of Venezuela’s presidential couple by US special forces; the …
Read More »‘Delusional’ to claim Russia and China pose threat to Greenland – Danish MP
Russia and China pose no threat to Greenland, a senior Danish lawmaker overseeing security has said, as US President Donald Trump seeks control over the Arctic island. Trump has long called for the US to acquire Greenland – an autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty – to deter Russia and China. …
Read More »Russia announces major upgrade to key Donbass port
The Russian government has announced plans for a major upgrade to the cargo port in the city of Mariupol, in the country’s Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR). The city was largely in ruins following a fierce battle between Russia and Ukraine in spring 2022. Mariupol is the largest port on the …
Read More »French would ‘lose children’ in potential war with Russia – army chief
France’s top general, Fabien Mandon, is facing backlash after saying the country must be ready to “lose children” in a potential conflict with Russia. Moscow has dismissed Western speculation that it has any plans to attack the EU or NATO as “nonsense.” Mandon, who was appointed chief of staff in …
Read More »Russia requests UN Security Council meeting on Nord Stream sabotage
Russia has requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting following the arrest of a Ukrainian man in Italy, allegedly involved in the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea in September 2022. Explosions measuring 2.1 and 2.3 on the Richter scale ruptured lines laid to carry Russian gas …
Read More »Brazil slams NATO’s Russia sanctions threats
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has slammed comments by the head of NATO about potential secondary sanctions on BRICS nations who trade with Russia. Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Tuesday declared that Brazil, India, and China would face “consequences” if they maintained business ties with Russia. He singled out oil and …
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