CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Armenia’s Decision on Leaving Russia-Led Military Bloc

Armenia's potential exit from the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is gaining attention as tensions between Yerevan and Moscow escalate. Armenians are questioning the purpose of remaining in a military alliance that has shown a lack of protection. Prime...
Russia-Iran

Russian-Iranian Defense Nexus: Implications for Ukraine and the West

Iran has finalized a deal with Russia to procure Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, attack helicopters, and military trainer aircraft. The deal, confirmed by Iranian Deputy Defense Minister General Mahdi Farahi, is part of intensified cooperation between the two countries, which...
European Commission , Chinese President Xi Jinping

EU Leaders’ Efforts on Trade Imbalance and Russia Ties with China

EU and Chinese leaders have agreed on the need for a more balanced trade relationship, but have not yet resolved deep-running differences over most issues.  The first in-person summit in four years comes as China's leadership steps up diplomatic engagement...
Ukraine

Ukraine’s Counteroffensive: A Bleak Prognosis for the Future

Ukrainian troops are attempting to avoid being encircled by a multipronged Russian offensive in the eastern industrial city of Avdiyivka. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are crossing the Dnieper River, 500 kilometers southwest of the city, for nearly two weeks. They have...
Ukrainian service members are seen on the front line near the village of Zaitseve in the Donetsk region, Ukraine

Kyiv Reports Four Ukrainian Police Officers Injured in Russian Shelling

On October 29, four Ukrainian police officers were wounded when a shell fired by Russian forces exploded by their vehicle in Siversk, eastern Donetsk Province. The officers' condition is satisfactory and they are receiving outpatient medical treatment. Ukraine's Air Force...
Ukraine

Russia’s Heavy Defeats near Avdiyivka Amidst Kyiv-Backed Peace Talks in Malta

Heavy fighting continued around the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiyivka on October 28, despite representatives from dozens of nations meeting in Malta to discuss peace proposals. British intelligence suggests that Moscow committed elements of up to eight brigades to the...
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive to pose for a photograph during their meeting in Beijing, on February 4, 2022. (Photo by Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik / AFP)

China’s Growing Political Influence in Russia’s East of the Urals

Beijing is enhancing its political influence in Siberia and the Russian Far East to support its expanding economic activities, targeting political and business elites who are key stakeholders in determining which firms can operate in their regions. This follows the...
Joe Biden met Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky

US Aid to Ukraine: The Importance of For As Long As It Takes

Over the past year, Biden administration officials have consistently pledged to continue supporting Ukraine against Russia's invasion "for as long as it takes." This commitment, which involves pledging oneself to a course of action and surrendering control over future behavior,...

Putin’s Bishkek Visit: A Sign of Moscow’s Deepening Engagement in Central Asia

Vladimir Putin's visit to Kyrgyzstan on October 12 marked his first trip abroad since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant against him in March 2023. This visit signalled Central Asia's increasing importance for Russia amid the isolation triggered...
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive to pose for a photograph during their meeting in Beijing, on February 4, 2022. (Photo by Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik / AFP)

Putin’s Diplomatic Triumph: Guest of Honor Reception in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended China's third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in Beijing, where he expressed an "aspiration for equal and mutually beneficial cooperation." The event, marking the 10th anniversary of China's Belt and Road Initiative, is a global...
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