The days, months, and years after Putin’s eventual death may be very turbulent given how the Russian system has been built around him.
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Russia is a former superpower that retains muscle memory from its better days. Both in its near periphery and beyond, it’s capable of doing damage. But as the Ukraine war goes on, the impact of its extraterritorial adventures could take a toll at home.
The wives of Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine avoid direct criticism of the war, but their protests should be taken seriously.
Sanctions imposed on Russia since its Ukraine invasion have reshaped global trade, with countries like China and the UAE emerging as winners.
Despite the broad range of sanctions imposed on Russia, there are few signs the sanctions have meaningfully impacted its ability to wage war.
Two years after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is still facing an unprecedented number of economic sanctions. It has…
Nuclear strikes in space risk uncontrollable debris, threatening satellites — akin to mutual assured destruction.
Navalny was the last public politician to pose a real challenge to the Kremlin. With his death, that challenge from within no longer exists.
A new generation of Russian activists — both those in exile and those in Russia who support anti-war candidates — is Alexei Navalny’s legacy.
Russia benefits from an array of allies, partners, and fellow travelers, including Belarus, China, India, Iran, and North Korea.
Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin may humanize the Russian leader and make him and Donald Trump appear reasonable and sober.