Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, tightening supplies of one of the world’s most widely used fuels and driving prices sharply higher across
Russian political strategist Alexander Dugin has issued a stark warning that the collapse of Iran’s military resilience could directly endanger Russia, urging immediate “real patriotic reforms” to prevent the country from sliding
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Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov, alleging that the popular messaging app has been used to facilitate terrorist activities, signaling a possible ban on the platform
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Four years before Vladimir Putin’s forces crossed into Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Western intelligence agencies were quietly but comprehensively tracking what would become one of the most consequential breaches of European
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor in Colombo No Russian investment is flowing into Sri Lanka despite strong Russian interest in boosting the country’s economy, and Russian citizens are barred from using cards,
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The rare appearance by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the State Duma is always a special occasion to read the tea leaves in Russian politics. The salience here, to my mind, lies in
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India has approved the purchase of an additional batch of missiles for its Russian-made air defense system, signaling a significant expansion of its strategic capabilities amid evolving regional security challenges. The decision,
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The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has taken a dramatic new turn after the United Kingdom and allied European governments concluded that he was killed using a rare and highly
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Europe must urgently increase the size of its armed forces if it is to deter future aggression from Russia, the alliance’s most senior military officer has warned, delivering one of the starkest
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After last August’s meeting between the Russian and American presidents in Alaska, a new phrase entered diplomatic circulation: the “spirit of Anchorage.” The substance of the talks was never officially disclosed and can only
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A British engineering firm’s plan to export advanced manufacturing machinery to Armenia has triggered mounting concern among sanctions experts and senior MPs, amid fears that the deal could indirectly bolster Russia’s war
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