Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, has since 1999 made reestablishing influence over Russia’s “near abroad” a ...

MOSCOW/KYIV: Russia and Ukraine blamed each other on Sunday (Apr 20) for breaking a one-day Easter ceasefire declared by ...

Despite Putin's declaration of an Easter ceasefire on Saturday, Zelenskyy said Sunday morning that Ukrainian forces had ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a surprise one-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Easter on Saturday (Apr 19), but Kyiv ...

Regardless of what ultimately happens with this story, the fact of the matter is that Russia’s position around the world—even ...

Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday lifted a ban on Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban, a group that was designated as a terrorist ...

Outside of its near abroad, partnership with Moscow is less encumbered by fear of conflict and coercion. This is particularly true in Southeast Asia, where the appeal of Russian influence is enhanced ...

Like Ukraine, the former Soviet states of Central Asia could soon face Russian incursions if the West continues to let Putin ...

While China and Russia aim to keep mineral resources under control by utilising their historical and economic ties in the ...

In anticipation of a peace deal, back-channels are flowing. Western investment in Russia’s Arctic resources would undermine China’s influence in the region Share your thoughts and join the ...