Donald Trump 2.0 must become aware of the threat that the UK poses to its plans and respond accordingly to defend the US’ interests. Russia’s Foreign Spy Service (SVR) accused the UK of trying to sabotage the nascent Russian-US “New Détente” for self-interested geopolitical reasons. According to their sources, the success of their talks could…
Russia-Ukraine War Weekly Summary AFU face threat of encirclement in Kursk, Russia retreats near Pokrovsk, “layer cake” in Toretsk In this week’s summary: Russian formations are advancing on the flanks of the AFU’s foothold in the Kursk Region, creating a threat of complete encirclement for the Ukrainian group operating in the area. After a series…
Foreign companies that left Russia after the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine are now cautiously discussing a possible return. However, some never left. More than 11,000 Western-owned companies continue to operate in Russia, contributing an estimated $5 billion in annual tax payments to the Kremlin, The Insider has tallied. The countries with the most companies still active…
The problem appears to be that there isn’t yet enough trust between Russia and the US to fully overcome their security dilemma in spite of the impressive progress that’s been made thus far. Donald Trump surprised friends and foes alike when he posted the following on Friday: “Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely…
The US could move its nascent “New Détente” with Russia further along by either forcing the G7 and UNGA Resolution sponsors to change their language about “Russian aggression” or refusing to attach its name to their respective documents on the third anniversary of the special operation if they don’t. The Financial Times and Reuters reported…
MOSCOW – Russia’s draft military agreement with the Congo coupled with its close security cooperation with Rwanda in the Central African Republic are responsible for its impressively balanced position. Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzia shared his country’s response to the latest Congolese Crisis during the emergency UNSC briefing on Sunday that followed…
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…