Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his congratulations to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his inauguration, expressing cautious optimism for improved relations between Moscow and Washington. During a rare televised meeting of Russia’s Security Council on Monday, Putin highlighted the importance of open dialogue on key global issues, including the conflict in Ukraine and nuclear…
He should do this on his first day in office if he’s serious about implementing his foreign policy agenda. New York Times contributor Rajan Menon wrote in a mid-December op-ed that Trump is unlikely to agree to give Ukraine the security guarantees that Zelensky is demanding in temporary lieu of NATO membership. He’s apparently unaware that Trump…
Moscow, Russia – As the clock was about to strike Twelve in Moscow, Vladimir Putin addressed all Russians and global Russophiles for about three minutes, then the clock struck and as a light dusting of snow drifted down the video played Russia’s national anthem while panning around Russia’s majestic Imperial capital. Vladimir Putin: “Dear citizens…
His pragmatic hedging preserves Russia’s national interests and even stands a chance at advancing them in the new regional reality. By Andrew Korybko Putin commented on Syria’s regime change during his annual Q&A session on Thursday. According to him, Russia’s military intervention succeeded in its goal of preventing the creation of an Afghan-like terrorist enclave. The groups that just…
Moscow, Russia – Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his annual news conference and call-in show on Thursday, December 19, highlighted Russia’s economic growth and the military’s advances in Ukraine, aiming to reinforce his authority and control over the nation’s political landscape. Putin began by asserting that Russia’s economy is set to grow by nearly 4%…
