Unconditional Support, Rising Pride: Russia’s National Identity Hardens
According to the latest Levada Center poll, feelings of national pride and identity have risen markedly in recent years.
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Ukraine Fortifies Itself Against a “Dictated Peace”: How Kyiv Is Building Its Own Security Guarantees
Even if President Donald Trump periodically signals a readiness to allow Kyiv to strike targets on Russian territory, Ukraine’s room for maneuver remains limited.
Germany: Uproar After Friedrich Merz’s Remarks on Possible Bundeswehr Participation in Ensuring Ukraine’s Security
As Le Monde notes, even a hypothetical mention of a potential role for the German army in security guarantees for Ukraine instantly split a country steeped in a pacifist political culture.
Who Rules Iran and How the Regime Maintains Its Grip: An In-Depth Analysis Based on Bloomberg
The Islamic Republic has survived crises from sanctions to uprisings. But beneath the surface lies a society weary of repression, an economy in decline, and growing distrust of leadership.
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?
Iran on the Brink: Israeli Strike Exposes the Regime’s Deep Vulnerability
Despite the fiery rhetoric, the truth is hard to conceal: Iran’s regime is facing what Der Spiegel calls its gravest crisis since the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
Israel Strikes Iran Without U.S. Support: A Major War Erupts in the Middle East
The military campaign, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, has so far included at least six waves of airstrikes — with more expected.
Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Sites Despite President Donald Trump’s Warnings: The Region on the Brink of War
Israel has launched a large-scale strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, ignoring persistent appeals from President Donald Trump to avoid military escalation.
Crisis in Los Angeles Escalates: Trump Threatens to Arrest Governor Newsom
The confrontation between California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump over the unrest in Los Angeles is rapidly spiraling into a full-blown political crisis.
Where Are Russia’s Anti-War Mothers?
Are Russia’s soldiers’ mothers staying silent out of fear, repression, or because war has become a path to social and financial opportunity?
Wagner Group Withdraws from Mali: Mission Accomplished or Forced Retreat?
After several years of active involvement in combat operations alongside government forces, the mercenaries declared that they had “fulfilled their mission” and were “returning home.”
An American-Style Divorce: How Trump and Musk Fell Out
Not long ago, they appeared in public like a “father and son” — and now they’re openly trading insults, accusations, and threats.
Russia Is Tired, Divided, and Losing Influence: What Kremlin-Linked Experts Are Saying
While official Moscow continues to project an image of unity and resilience, behind the scenes, disturbing and strikingly candid assessments are emerging.
