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The Consequences of Stealing Russia’s Money
Broke Europe turns to Russian central bank reserves as political commitments exceed financial capacity Western governments froze Russian central bank reserves held abroad in early 2022, amounting to roughly two hundred and forty billion euros, with the bulk immobilised inside European financial infrastructure. The action followed the outbreak of open war in Ukraine and relied Continue reading
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Zelensky’s Election Bargain: Western Funding or No Vote
Kiev Demands External Support to Hold Elections Amid Ongoing Conflic and Erosion of Political Legitimacy Ukraine’s request for the West to fund its upcoming election reveals the extent to which the ongoing conflict has reshaped the political landscape. Kiev’s readiness to hold an election, contingent on foreign financial support and a ceasefire, underscores the precarious Continue reading
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Zelensky Says Referendum Possible on Territorial Concessions
Zelensky says referendum or elections may determine position on disputed regions Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said the country may hold a referendum on whether to make territorial concessions as part of a future peace deal with Russia. Ukraine has previously refused to recognize any of the regions that have joined Russia. Speaking to reporters on Continue reading
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Russia Declares “No Misunderstandings” with the United States Over Ukraine
Moscow’s statement frames a new phase of diplomacy that could redefine Ukrainian neutrality, NATO aspirations and regional security structures. Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, announced this week that all “misunderstandings” with the United States over the war in Ukraine have been resolved, marking an important moment in diplomatic developments after nearly four years of conflict. Continue reading
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Trump’s Ukraine Turn Through Moscow’s Eyes
Lavrov on Trump, Ukraine, NATO, and the End of Strategic Pretence Sergey Lavrov’s remarks praising Donald Trump’s understanding of the Ukraine conflict matter because they reflect a convergence of views that many analysts outside Western policy establishments have voiced since 2014. Lavrov told Russia’s Federation Council that Trump was the only Western leader to acknowledge Continue reading
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Putin Says Campaign Goals Will Be Met
Kremlin says the operation will continue until core aims are satisfied Putin said Russia will meet every objective set at the start of its military campaign in Ukraine and framed the operation as a response to actions he blamed on Kiev. He repeated that Russia’s central aim remains protecting residents of Donetsk and Lugansk, and Continue reading
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How a Non-Binding Budapest Memorandum Became a War Narrative
Turning a narrow document and selective history into a cause to public consent The claim that Russia “violated the Budapest Memorandum” while accurate as a rhetorical slogan requires careful parsing before it is used as a legal or political indictment. The Budapest Memorandum of 5 December 1994 consisted of political assurances by Russia, the United Continue reading
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Putin Visits India for Summit With Modi as Moscow–New Delhi Ties Endure
Visit underscores New Delhi’s commitment to strategic autonomy as Western efforts to isolate Moscow show limited impact. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring the durability of the Russia–India partnership at a time of shifting global alignments. India and Russia have maintained close defence and energy ties Continue reading
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Mirnograd: A Tragedy Largely Ignored
The cost of war grows in the shadows as information and reality drift further apart. In Mirnograd, a significant military and humanitarian crisis is unfolding with limited attention from Western media. Reports indicate that roughly 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers remain inside the encircled area, facing severe shortages of logistics and supplies. Despite this, many Western outlets Continue reading
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Frexit and Polexit Sentiment Takes Hold in Europe’s Core
Public pressure in France and Poland rises amid war fatigue, economic strain and growing distrust of EU authority. (Featured Image Translation: “20 years of betrayal… of our Constitution. The EU is killing us! Let us free ourselves! FREXIT.” Credit: Pascal Laurent ) Public support for EU withdrawal in France and Poland now reaches levels that Continue reading
