Incrementalism—the tendency to inch forward rather than to take bold steps—is usually preferred by political and military leaders in warfare, because the introduction of a few forces into action puts fewer personnel
A young woman believed to be the daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin has ignited a storm of controversy in the Paris art world, after it emerged she was working at a
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In a dramatic escalation of Ukraine’s asymmetric warfare tactics, the Crimean Bridge—a critical link between Russia’s Krasnodar region and the annexed Crimean Peninsula—was struck for the third time since the start of
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The mystique of engaging with the US President Donald Trump will remain a hot topic. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s sensational visit is the latest instance underscoring that it can be dangerous
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President Donald Trump has gone on a rant, condemning Russian air strikes in Ukraine and complaining that the attacks are killing civilians. The President says about Putin: “Something has happened to him, he has
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed new legislation aimed at promoting the domestic production of taxicabs, a move seen as part of Moscow’s broader strategy to strengthen its economy under Western sanctions.
More President Vladimir Putin has ordered a ban on fireworks and tightened security measures across Moscow ahead of this year’s Victory Day parade, as fears of Ukrainian drone attacks loom large and doubts
More In a state television documentary marking his 25 years in power, President Vladimir Putin has claimed that the question of who will succeed him is “constantly” on his mind. The Russian leader
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I normally avoid personalizing geopolitical events, since I regard nations, not leaders, to be the agents of history. But there are moments when the focus must be on leaders, especially in the
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In a high-profile case illustrating the Russian government’s tightening grip on key industries, billionaire Dmitry Kamenshchik, owner of Domodedovo Airport, found himself in the crosshairs of the state after he rejected an
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As the war in Ukraine continues to devastate the region, Russia is betting on U.S. President Donald Trump to broker a peace deal that could bring an end to the conflict. However,
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