The United States and Russia worked to weaken proposed international safeguards for lethal autonomous weapons during United Nations negotiations in Geneva this month, removing provisions that would have required greater reliability, ethical
On May 23rd drones launched from Ukraine hit a Russian strategic radar station in Armavir, Russia. This attack is not the first time that nuclear facilities in Russia have been targeted and
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Editorial The decisive action taken by Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Levan Dzhagaryan, today in addressing those protesting regarding Sri Lankans’ involvement in conflicts abroad, illuminates a deeply alarming issue: the glaring
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This fictional letter serves as a satirical cautionary tale, offering a blend of philosophical reflections on power and political maneuvering with a poignant plea for peace and wisdom in international relations. Imagining
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The following article is based on the speech delivered by the author at Joseph Károlyi Foundation conference in Budapest I would like to share some reflections on the war in Ukraine –
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The Russian government announced last week a massive shakeup of its senior staff. Several ministers in civilian sectors such as energy, agriculture, industry and trade, and transportation were relieved of their positions,
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In international diplomacy, summit meetings stand apart from regular high-level meetings when they are held at key moments or important junctures to reinforce partnerships and/or launch major initiatives. The summit meeting at
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“Putin will travel to Iran with strict security measures and an escort of 4 Sukhoi 35 planes,” Globe Eye News wrote on its X account on Tuesday. “He will participate in the funeral
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The state visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to China underscored that the two superpowers’ choice of entente-type alignment has gained traction. It falls short of explicit military obligations of support and
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The Russian Embassy in Colombo has issued a strong statement criticizing what it describes as Western double standards regarding human rights issues in Sri Lanka. This press release comes in response to
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The International Monetary Fund said in April that Russia’s economy is expected to grow 3.2 percent in 2024, faster than all advanced economies this year. Despite the unprecedented sanctions imposed by Western
More For the historic occasion at the hallowed St Andrew’s Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, as Russia is poised at a tumultuous juncture of sculpturing and moulding its tryst with destiny, President
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Regarding China’s efforts towards the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed positive views on China’s position. In a written interview with Xinhua on the eve of his
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There is a large Russian operation going on in Ukraine focused on the Kharkov area. At the same time, the Russians are also attacking elsewhere, primarily in Donbas but also in Zaphorize.
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The past week saw swagger return to the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s walk as he strode into the Kremlin Palace to take the oath of allegiance to the Russian Constitution to begin
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A study by the Harvard Business School in experimental psychology relating to people’s tendency to “shoot the messenger” came up with a startling finding that such human behaviour stems in part from
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