Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this image of resilience is a mirage crafted by the Kremlin.
Russia says it sees nothing much new in Trump's threat of sanctions and tariffs
Trump said he'd quickly end Russia's war on Ukraine. But it's proving tough.
Trump threatens tariffs for Russia if it doesn’t ‘make a deal’ with Ukraine soon
No Evidence Vladimir Putin Wants Fauci Extradited To Russia
On Jan. 22, posts on the social media platform X alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to extradite Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical adviser to the U.S. president from 2021 to 2022, to Russia as part of a deal to stop the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The posts provided no evidence to support the claim.
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What is Maria Butina doing now in Russia after her release from a US prison?
After being deported from the United States, Maria Butina is now a member of parliament in Russia’s Duma. She’s become a public persona, often appearing on Russian state TV, and has been active on social media,
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Toward a New Russia Policy: An Agenda for the Trump Administration
U.S.-Russian relations have reached a nadir not seen since the darkest days of the Cold War. Russian President Vladimir Putin believes his country is engaged in a historic confrontation with the United States,
Trump’s threat of tariffs and sanctions on Russia over Ukraine may fall flat
President Donald Trump is threatening to impose stiff taxes, tariffs and sanctions on Russia if an agreement isn’t reached to end the war in Ukraine
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The Art of a Good Deal: Ukraine’s Strategic Economic Opportunity for the United States
As President Donald Trump pursues a quick end to the war in Ukraine, he should recognize that maximizing Ukraine's security in any negotiated settlement is in the long-term economic interests of the
Zelensky banking on drone strategy to hold off Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sees drones as the great equalizer and a way for Ukraine to continue to grind down Russia’s military.
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India boosts domestic arms industry and looks West to pare back Russia reliance
India's efforts to pare back a longstanding reliance on Russian military hardware is bearing fruit after the courting of new Western allies and a rapidly growing domestic arms industry, analysts say.
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Trump’s Ukraine Plan Faces Many Challenges
The war is unlikely to end according to the timeline of the incoming U.S. president. Imposing his Ukraine plan on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could give Russia an opportunity to rearm, thereby raising hurdles for the United States and its NATO allies.
Intel sharing by US, allies saved lives, but Trump could test those ties
As Russia moved closer to invading Ukraine nearly three years ago, the United States and its allies took the extraordinary step of declassifying and sharing intelligence to expose Moscow's plans.
Ukraine-Russia latest: Putin’s forces claim capture of strategic town as Zelensky makes Trump appeal
Putin’s forces claim capture of strategic town as Zelensky makes Trump appeal - Separate Mechanised Brigade confirms withdrawing strategically from some area to avoid encirclement