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Washington’s Crimea Gamble: Legalization of Annexation and Its Global Consequences

Recent revelations by The Wall Street Journal suggest that officials within the Trump administration have considered proposals to de facto recognize Crimea as part of the Russia in exchange for potential concessions from Moscow…

April 21, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Conflict National Security War crimes Warfare

The Broken Easter Ceasefire: Russia’s Rejection of Restraint in Ukraine

Calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine around Easter 2025, particularly from the United Nations and international humanitarian actors, were intended to pause hostilities during the Orthodox holiday and facilitate humanitarian…

April 20, 2025Russia, Ukraine

ideology National Security Propaganda and Disinformation

Militarized Memory: The Strategic Role of May 9 in Contemporary Russian Statecraft

As of April 2025, two European leaders—Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić—have confirmed their intention to attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9, marking the…

April 16, 2025Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine

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Russian Missile Strikes on Ukrainian Civilian Targets: Strategic Aims, Political Messaging, and U.S. Response Implications

On [March,13], Russian forces launched a missile strike on the city of Sumy, targeting civilian infrastructure and causing significant casualties. The attack, far from a military front line, highlights a continuing Russian…

April 14, 2025Russia, Ukraine

Conflict Geopolitics National Security

Strategic Shift or Escalation? Implications of Alleged Chinese Military Presence in Ukraine

Recent reports of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers allegedly captured during combat operations in Ukraine have sent shockwaves through international diplomatic and military circles. If verified, this unprecedented development…

April 9, 2025China, Ukraine, USA

Governance National Security Peacekeeping

Putin’s Shifting Mindset: Who Really Shapes Russia’s Policy?”

Putin’s Statements Raise Doubts About His Independence in Decision-Making Statements made by Vladimir Putin during a meeting with Navy servicemen cast doubt on the feasibility of negotiations with him due…

March 28, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

- Conflict Geopolitics National Security

Dangerous Precedents: How U.S. Policy Risks Undermining Global Security and NATO Stability

The U.S. Administration Undermines Post-War International Security and Risks a Major Conflict in Europe The U.S. administration is contributing to the destruction of the international security system established after World…

March 25, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Geopolitics National Security Peacekeeping Psyops

Russia’s Defiance: The Aftermath of Trump-Putin Phone Talks

The results of the phone negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin suggest the Kremlin's intent to demonstrate Washington's inability to impose its agenda or achieve…

March 18, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Conflict Geopolitics National Security Peacekeeping

Russia’s Road to a Renewed Offensive: Timeline and Strategic Challenges”

After the negotiations in Saudi Arabia on March 11, Moscow will deliberately stall the dialogue with the U.S. to buy time for regrouping and strengthening its military capabilities. We are…

March 12, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

Conflict Geopolitics Peacekeeping

Kremlin’s Strategy: Leveraging Diplomacy to Justify the Next Phase in Ukraine

Kremlin Sources Anticipate Diplomatic Breakthrough with the U.S. Russia’s Presidential Administration is brimming with confidence, anticipating a diplomatic victory. This optimism stems from the recent revival of U.S.-Russia dialogue, marked…

March 9, 2025Russia, Ukraine, USA

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