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.
Ruslan Held Hostage: How Russia’s Aviation Giant Became a Pawn in the Geopolitical Battle for the Skies
A Russian cargo plane has been stuck in Canada for three years. The government wants to hand it over to Ukraine, but Russia and the airline are protesting.
Buffer Zone and Energy Shift Mark Moscow’s Harder Line on Ukraine Negotiations
Russia signals a tougher stance on Ukraine talks by proposing a buffer zone and integrating the Zaporizhzhia plant into its power grid, source says.
Kremlin Sees Public Reaction to Stalin Bas-Relief as Green Light for Broader Historical Rebranding
The situation was closely monitored by key departments within the Kremlin, including the information and political supervision blocs.
Merkel Is Gone, the Pipelines Remain: Why Friedrich Merz Insists on Banning Nord Stream
This move is intended to prevent any joint efforts by Moscow and Washington to revive the gas routes.
The Rhetoric of War: From the Dehumanization of Palestinians to the Justification of Genocide
This rhetoric has become an integral part of public discourse, going far beyond military objectives and taking on the character of a systematic justification for genocide.
“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.
Romania’s Choice: Pro-European Candidate Defeats Far-Right Populists in Landmark Election
In a tense presidential race, the liberal mayor of Bucharest, Nicușor Dan, emerged victorious, leaving the ultranationalist George Simion behind.
A Generational Shift in the Russian Army: Putin Promotes Generals of the Offensive
On May 15, Vladimir Putin dismissed the 70-year-old Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces, General Oleg Salyukov, and replaced him with a much younger figure: 50-year-old Andrei Mordvichev.
Pope Leo XIV Challenges American Politics: A New Voice for Unity and Compassion
The election of the new pontiff, Leo XIV, has sparked a wave of patriotic enthusiasm in the United States, especially in Chicago, where he spent his formative years.
Ukraine Considers Ditching the Dollar in Favor of the Euro: A Turn Toward Europe or a Necessary Measure?
This move is being considered due to shifting geopolitical dynamics, growing fragmentation in global trade, and deepening ties with Europe.
