Skeptical of Russia's data, some Western officials judge its economy by looking at Moscow from space
Russia says it's withstanding the impact of sanctions. Sweden's finance minister says satellite images show a different story ...
Russia and Iran have a troubled history despite their current alliance
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad ...
How Putin Tapped a Well of Ethnic Hatred in Russia
In August, President Vladimir Putin signed a bill allowing migrants to be expelled without a court decision. Three months ...
Opinion
Vladimir Putin’s wobbly empire gives US a path to stifle Russia’s threats
This week marked 25 years of Vladimir Putin’s rule, a milestone the Russian dictator celebrated in a televised address. Boasting of past achievements, he assured Russians, “We can be rightfully proud ...
Putin Ally Calls for Alaska's Return to Russia
Vladimir Solovyov called for the U.S. state's return to Russia after Russian military aircrafts recently entered ...
Across Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want?
Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by ...
Syria Marks A Global Retreat Of Russian Power: The West Must Step Up
From Syria to Libya to Georgia, Putin's grip on his global empire is loosening. Thus far only Turkey and Israel benefit. Will ...
Putin's Energy Empire Suffers Triple Blow
U.S.-led sanctions have hit Russian oil exports. Moscow has accused Ukraine of trying to strike its last gas pipeline into ...
Patriarch of Russian Orthodoxy preaches ‘biblical battle’ between West, Russia, lies about WWI
World War I had a catastrophic impact on Russia, forcing its withdrawal before the conflict ended, resulting in significant ...