For reasons of culture and history, Russians respect strength. They despise weakness and enjoy devouring those who offer it. President-elect Donald Trump prizes himself as an artist of effective negotiation. Trump’s negotiations delivered some dividends in his first term. The former president transitioned U.S.-North Korean relations from the precipice of war to an eccentric but […]

Four entities in Central Asia have been added to the US Treasury Departments sanctions list, accused of providing machine tools and other dual-use equipment to Russia via China in violation of US rules barring trade that can support the Kremlins war effort in Ukraine. The four entities, one from Kazakhstan, one from Kyrgyzstan and two from Uzbekistan, were among 275 businesses and individual...

Other nations aren't just interested in tilting U.S. elections. Russia tried to stir up domestic terrorism by fomenting polarization.

A Russian rocket launched a pair of Iranian satellites on Tuesday, reflecting growing cooperation between Moscow and Tehran ahead of a looming partnership summit.

Russian officials reacted cautiously to the Republicans victory, but some expressed hope that his return to the White House could thaw relations with the US.

Trump has expressed misgivings about continuing to support Ukraine in its war with Russia. Ukrainian officials recognize they need to win him over.

Total Failure: The Russian MiG-35 Fulcrum-F was initially touted as a "4+++ generation" fighter, boasting advanced radar and optical systems for high-intensity conflict. However, the platform's underwhelming performance, high cost, and limited combat history have hindered its export success, with only Russia operating the model today.

Russia's interference in the general elections in Georgia and Moldova, combined with extensive violations of Western economic sanctions, demonstrate Moscow's determination to regain control over other former Soviet republics.

A Kremlin spokesman said the Russian president does not plan to offer any words of encouragement.

Sanctions on Russian diamonds, imposed in response to the war in Ukraine, have damaged business in Surat, Indias diamond polishing hub. Many of the citys diamond artisans from lower-income communities have become collateral damage in a tussle between the West and Russia.The post

The president-elect appears on track to negotiate a ceasefire deal in Ukraine on Russia's terms

Intended for cargo planes headed to North America, the incendiary devices ignited while in storage in Germany and England. Linking the plot to Russia, Western security officials say the Kremlin is sabotaging Ukraines allies.

Russian data show the nations crude production in October was nearly in-line with its OPEC+ quota. The country pumped 8.973 million barrels a day of crude last month, up by ~3,000 barrels a day compared with September, and just 5,000 barrels a day above the nations quota for the month. Russia is currently implementing two sets of curbs to its crude output: a 500,000 barrel-a-day reduction an...

When the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, I remember feeling desperate hopelessness for days after the news broke. Warning: this article discusses self-harm, reader discretion is advised. I spent hours scrolling through news and social media, trying to analyse every detail, every political speech, every rubble-infested Ukrainian street. Some videos and pictures were […]T...

For the first time in ten months, Europes imports of liquefied natural gas rose in October from the previous month as it moved to fill its gas storage sites for the winter in which the transit deal for Russian pipeline gas flows via Ukraine expires. The rare October jump in LNG imports was largely due to buyers stocking up on the fuel at steady prices at the end of the summer, while Asias LN...

The Republican has criticized Washington's continued aid for Ukraine and has called for an end to the war Russia started.

Polling locations in Democratic strongholds across several key battleground states received a slew of phony bomb threats on Election Day, and while the FBI deemed that none of the threats were credible, they still represent a disturbing feature of U.S. elections: alleged interference from Russia. The FBI released a

What You Need to Know: As Russias military gains ground, Ukraine is requesting Tomahawk cruise missiles to counter the Russian advance. The Tomahawk, with a range of 250-1,550 miles, could provide Ukraine with critical long-range strike capabilities.

During his campaign, Trump threatened Europe with a trade war and a fundamental shift of support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.