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…
Bamboo Diplomacy in Action: Vietnam Balances Relations with Russia and the West
On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin of Russia made a significant visit to Vietnam following his trip to North Korea, highlighting the complex dynamics between Russia, Vietnam, and the broader geopolitical…
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…
The Commercial Use of AI-Generated Russian Women in China
Recently, Chinese social media has seen a surge in artificial intelligence (AI)-manipulated videos featuring young women who appear to be Russian. These videos aim to promote China-Russia relations, stoke patriotic…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash
On May 20, 2024, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner closely aligned with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died in a helicopter crash. The accident occurred in mountainous terrain near…
An Unequal Partnership: Putin Seeks Support from Xi Amid Isolation
Vladimir Putin’s visit to China this week highlighted significant changes in the relationship between Russia and China. Despite efforts to present a strong alliance, the visit revealed an imbalance in…
Assassination Attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico
On Wednesday, Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, was critically injured in an assassination attempt. The incident took place in Handlova, a town in central Slovakia, after a government meeting at…
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…