Russia poses no imminent threat to Transnistria, but it will continue to try to destabilize Moldova ahead of its presidential elections.
Putin’s Russia
Russia is convinced that history, morality, and even divinity are on its side in a de facto existential war with the West.
Two years after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is still facing an unprecedented number of economic sanctions. It has…
Nuclear weapons in space can destroy or damage satellites, hindering enemy military capabilities and communication.
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.
The reemergence of Smersh in Russia, even if in name only, reflects real counterintelligence threats and an intent to instill fear in the population.
In his annual press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed his thoughts on the Ukraine war, economy, and upcoming elections.
The Russia-Africa summit highlights the increasing importance of Africa to Russian foreign policy and President Vladimir Putin’s image.