Will 2026 Be the Year Putin Tries to Exit the War in Ukraine — and What Could Push Him to Do So
At present, experts see no reason for the Kremlin leader to end the war, despite the high costs and heavy losses.
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“The King Lives, But the King Is Gone”: How Mohammed bin Salman Became the Arab World’s Most Powerful Politician
Officially, 89-year-old Salman remains the monarch. However, his public activity has nearly ceased, and updates on his health have become rare.
While Russia Makes Promises, China Delivers: How Beijing Became Cuba’s Main Patron
Chinese projects are not just promises — they’re changing lives on the ground by providing electricity, jobs, and a glimpse of stability.
Behind the Facade of “Optimism”: Russia’s Economy Slows Down Despite Kremlin’s Assurances
According to official data, Russia’s GDP growth slowed to 1.4% in the first quarter of 2025 — the lowest figure since mid-2023.
Trump’s Strike on Iran: High-Stakes Foreign Policy or Domestic Political Calculation?
It raised a key question: Was this a demonstration of strength to deter an adversary, or a calculated domestic maneuver to rally the base and consolidate power?
The Paradox of Zohran Mamdani’s Victory: How New York Became a Battleground for the Democratic Party’s Future
The victory of the 33-year-old socialist is not merely a local sensation — it is an indicator of deeper political and socio-cultural transformations.
President Trump and the Iranian Challenge: Why a “Quick Victory” Is Unlikely
After the euphoria came doubt. Murky intelligence suggests that containing the regime will require years of sustained American effort.
After U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites: Three Scenarios, Two of Them Disastrous
Now, Iran faces a critical choice: capitulate, strike back and retreat, or escalate massively.
Iran Under Attack, Russia in Advantage: How the Middle East Crisis Benefits Putin
Vladimir Putin made Russia’s alliance with Iran clear in October 2024, stating: ‘Our relationship with Iran is that of allies.’ But how solid is this so-called partnership in reality?
Shadows of the Past: Why Ukraine and Russia Struggle to Return to the Negotiating Table
Under mounting external pressure, the first direct talks in three years between representatives of Russia and Ukraine may take place this Thursday.
Peace Talks or Political Theater? How Putin, Trump, and Europe Create the Illusion of Peace in Ukraine
While the situation remains highly unstable, this diplomatic momentum is being viewed as one of the most hopeful developments in the conflict in the past three years.
The New Silk Roads: How Turkey, China and the EU Compete for Control over the Middle Corridor
How global trade geography is shifting after the start of the war in Ukraine: why the Middle Corridor has become a battleground between Turkey, China, the EU and Russia.
War or Truce? Why Putin May Tactically Align with Trump Without Seeking Real Peace
Amid the storm of debate in the United States over Donald Trump’s proposed “peace plan” to end the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin is projecting an image of calm.
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