Russia has locked itself into an economic partnership with China in which it is the supplicant. It’s a role that Moscow seems happy to play.
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The Russia-Africa summit highlights the increasing importance of Africa to Russian foreign policy and President Vladimir Putin’s image.
A post-Putin Russian leader will have an opportunity to re-evaluate the costs and benefits of close ties with Beijing.
Russian research vessel Admiral Vladimirsky is allegedly collecting data on wind farms, gas pipelines, and internet cables in the North Sea.
The trial of Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza is part of a long history of anti-Putin activists being killed or persecuted.
A visit by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo underscored how Washington sees the region defined by its own rivals.
Many in Armenia’s opposition-turned-government have muted their resistance to membership in the Russia-led bloc.
Vladimir Putin, eager to capitalize on escalating tension in the Gulf, looks like he needs a marketing and reputation management…
India, Japan, and Europe seeking to drive a wedge between China and Russia.
Protest movements are resurgent across the world.