The real reason Russia invaded Ukraine
Since the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war in 2014, one Russian phrase has haunted me. It translates to “They [Ukrainians] ...
Russia’s new school textbook claims Moscow was ‘forced’ to invade Ukraine – and was edited by a Putin aide
A new school textbook in Russia is teaching children that Moscow was “forced” to invade Ukraine as it likens the conflict to ...
Skeptical of Russia's data, some Western officials judge its economy by looking at Moscow from space
Russia says it's withstanding the impact of sanctions. Sweden's finance minister says satellite images show a different story ...
Christianity Today5d
Moscow Continues Targeting Christians in Russian-Occupied Territories
Conceding Ukrainian land to Russia comes with a host of geopolitical downsides, but a lesser-known consequence affects churches: Moscow targets non-Orthodox Christians. Across Russian-occupied ...
National Interest on MSN1d
Poland Could Have More Tanks Than Russia Soon
The balance of power is shifting in Europe, and NATO member Poland is on track to surpass Russia in terms of having more tanks and armored vehicles. Two factors are at play—both tied to the war in ...
The Associated Press on MSN12d
Russia and Iran have a troubled history despite their current alliance
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad ...
Iran Spurns Russia's Crimea Annexation in New Strategic Treaty
Russia and Iran plan to sign a new 20-year treaty, and it is missing a key element in its territorial integrity clause: ...
President5d
Visit to Lomonosov Moscow State University
Ahead of Russian Students’ Day and the 270th anniversary of Moscow University marked on5, Vladimir Putin visited the ...
Across Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want?
Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by ...