The Fall of the Assad Regime: A Turning Point for Syria
On December 8, 2024, the decades-long rule of the Assad family in Syria came to an end when rebel forces seized Damascus, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow.…
Yulia Navalnaya, Widow of Putin Critic, Faces Arrest in Russia
Yulia Navalnaya, Widow of Putin Critic, Faces Arrest in Russia On Tuesday, a court in Russia issued an arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late opposition leader…
Putin and Kim Sign Historic Defense Agreement Amid Global Tensions
On June 19, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a mutual defense pact in Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital. This agreement, described by Kim as…
Putin Proposes Cease-Fire with Sweeping Demands on Ukraine
On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would be ready to order a cease-fire in Ukraine and enter into negotiations if Ukraine agreed to several significant conditions. These…
Russia’s Disinformation Campaigns Target European Elections
European monitors have detected a significant increase in Russian disinformation efforts as the European parliamentary elections approach in June. A notable operation, known as “Doppelganger,” involves creating fake websites that…
Blinken Pushes for Policy Change on Ukraine’s Use of U.S. Weapons
Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, President Biden has maintained a strict rule: Ukraine is not allowed to use American-supplied weapons to attack Russian territory. This restriction was…
EU to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Support Ukraine
The European Union (EU) has approved a plan to utilize profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine and its military efforts. This decision comes in response to Russia’s full-scale…
Silencing Academia: Putin’s Campaign Against Educational Freedom in Russia
Just before beginning his 25th year in power, Vladimir Putin made a significant statement: “Wars are won by teachers.” He emphasized this point twice during his year-end news conference in…
Russia’s Secret Foreign Policy Blueprint
In the intricate realm of international relations, countries often develop comprehensive strategies to navigate and exert influence on the global stage. Russia’s strategic intentions have been partially revealed through a…
Suspicion in the Bundestag: The AfD’s Alleged Ties to Russia
To participate in a secret meeting in the German Parliament, lawmakers are required to lock their phones and leave them outside. They are also prohibited from taking notes inside the…