The Latest Breaking News from the Soviet Union

Russia has had similar troughs in its demographics during World War II and after the fall of the Soviet Union—but things are different this time.

Academic who played a major role in highlighting the repression of dissidents in the Soviet Union and in the founding of Index on Censorship

Featuring big-name stars from Hungary, Poland and beyond

Cuba's sugar cane industry, once the world leader, first lost the United States as its main client 60 years ago, then the Soviet Union three decades later.

Russian president Vladimir Putin’s recent visits to both North Korea and Vietnam received significant attention in the western media. So, too, did a recent visit by Russian warships to Cuba.

There are certain geopolitical events that are generation-defining. In my lifetime, I think they would be the fall of the Soviet Union, 9/11, the election of President Obama, the election of President Trump, the COVID-19 pandemic, and January 6. For earlier generations, they would have been Watergate, the moon landing,…

President Vladimir Putin is in North Korea for a summit with its leader, Kim Jong Un, as the two nations deepen their cooperation

The recent D-day commemorations strove to project a message of western unity in the face of a new European aggression. This time it was not Nazi Germany that was the threat, but Russia.

From memorable goals to iconic celebrations, a look at the best moments in the history of the European Championship...