Russia

Will Vladimir Putin’s mobilisation backfire?

Russia’s already demoralised force will be joined by fearful men, just pressed into service, with little to offer and much…

Nord Stream pipeline “sabotage” shows the weakness of Europe’s critical infrastructure

Several EU countries have blamed Russia for the apparent attacks on the controversial pipelines.

Ukrainians stand firm in the face of Putin’s threats 

As Russia escalates its war efforts with a partial mobilisation, kamikaze drones and threats of nuclear force, many in Ukraine…

The unravelling of Vladimir Putin

Nuclear threats and mobilisation cannot hide the Russian president’s weakening grip on power.

Anti-war protests in Russia accompany Putin’s “partial mobilisation”

Signs of dissatisfaction in the country are increasing.

The war in Ukraine has tipped the balance of power in Russia’s relationship with India

India has increased its influence by criticising Moscow while continuing to do business with it.

The UN is incapable of ensuring peace

Its General Assembly this week underlined how impotent it is in facing up to Russian aggression in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin’s draft order prompts panic in Russia

As men flee the country, the EU should welcome them.

Is Putin going to start a nuclear war?

Under pressure in Ukraine, the Russian president’s threat is a deterrent.

The dangerous logic behind Vladimir Putin’s speech

The Russian president has announced a mobilisation of army reserves and threatened nuclear force, ahead of “sham” votes in occupied…

As an Armenian, I see history being repeated in the actions of Azerbaijan

Hostile neighbours, fickle allies and global indifference haunt Armenia’s past, and threaten its future.

The UN General Assembly will underline Russia’s isolation

Even the countries Russia hoped it could pivot to after wrecking relations with the West are unsettled.

Russian failures in Ukraine have emboldened Azerbaijan to attack Armenia

Energy demand in Europe, coupled with the Ukrainian advance, have changed the geopolitical calculations in the Caucasus.

Where does Putin go from here?

Russia’s flailing offensive in Ukraine exposes the failings of the strongman system he has built.

Why China won’t ditch Vladimir Putin

The first meeting between the Russian and Chinese leaders since the start of the war in Ukraine will be closely…

Ukraine’s offensive has left Putin with few options

Now that Ukrainian forces have taken more territory in five days than Russia did in five months, the Kremlin can…

Putin’s economic war on Europe is an act of desperation

Yet with great difficulty, and much pain, Europe will cope.

14 December 1984: Mikhail Gorbachev, heir apparent to the then Soviet general secretary Konstantin Chernenko, paid a visit to London.

Can Norway save us from the energy crisis?

Russia’s war in Ukraine has left Europe exposed.

Why China and India are sending troops to Russia

Six months into its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is hosting joint military exercises with several countries, including China and India.