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Russia is the test of Europe's strategic autonomy

European ambassadors' visit to Moscow to discuss ending the Ukraine invasion proved futile, highlighting Europe's geopolitical challenges. While Europe is a participant, it must be involved in negotiating an end to the conflict and finding Russia's place in the European security architecture. This requires Europe to first define its approach…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

From grudging respect to unease: Russia weighs up fall of Maduro

Reaction to effectiveness of US operation contrasts with loss of key ally for Putin, whose priority remains Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5

Disarray over leaked US-Russia peace plan is ideal scenario for Putin

Ukraine has been cornered into weighing terms it cannot accept and faces threat of losing its most important ally

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025

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Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire

US president’s comments come after Ukrainian counterpart said he believed ‘strong steps’ were under consideration

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025

‘A bigger victory for Putin than any military battle’: Russia gleeful after Trump-Zelenskyy clash

Putin stays silent but Russian politicians and media outlets crow with delight after the ambush of Ukraine’s leader

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2025

Assad's Fall Shows Russian Military Limited By Ukraine Offensive

The collapse of Moscow ally Bashar al-Assad's Syrian government has dealt a major blow to Russia's image of global strength and laid bare the limits of its military reach as its Ukraine offensive drags on.

International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024

Putin visits Xi as US threatens China sanctions over ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China for the first foreign visit of his new term, underlining the vital importance of the relationship as Beijing faces growing US pressure to curtail support that’s helping Moscow continue its war in Ukraine.

The Times of India · May 15, 2024

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Macron Breaks Taboo On Western Troops In Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron has smashed a major taboo by floating the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine, raising the stakes in a showdown with a nuclear-armed Russia.

International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024

Head of Prestigious Genetics Institute Fired Over Controversial Statements

Russia's science ministry dismisses head of genetics institute after controversial statements on human lifespan; Russian Orthodox Church calls it religious...

Top News · Jan 26, 2024

Putin smirks as he’s asked about ‘sending everyone to heaven’ in nuclear war

Russian president was pressed to dispel fears of atomic catastrophe – and the response was ‘alarming’

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2022

EXPLAINER: Putin’s Ukraine strategy mixes threats, diplomacy

With Russia carrying out a massive military buildup near Ukraine and the West roundly rejecting Moscow’s security demands, a window for diplomacy in the crisis appears to be closing

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

A hopeful sign? Despite Russian warning, Ukraine talks go on

When the U.S. and NATO rejected the Kremlin’s security demands over Ukraine last week, fears of an imminent Russian attack against its neighbor soared

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

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