Russia
Everything filed under countries and foreign policy in our international relations coverage, the 19 reports filed on it so far.
UN General Assembly Debates Security Council Veto on Iran
The UN General Assembly met Thursday to debate a recent Security Council veto by China and Russia, which blocked a US-backed sanctions panel on Iran.
EU Debates Emergency Protocol to Counter Russian Hybrid
The European Commission President has proposed an 'Emergency Security Protocol' modeled on NATO’s Article 4 to counter hybrid threats from Russia, as...
North Korea Applies Ukraine War Drone Tactics to Special
North Korean special forces gained combat experience in Russia's Kursk offensive and are now integrating drone warfare and infiltration tactics for
Russia Retains Leverage Over US Through Uranium Supply
The United States remains heavily dependent on Russian enriched uranium for its nuclear reactors despite reciprocal import bans, with waivers allowing
US Congress Passes Graham Act Targeting Russian Oil Imports
The US Congress has passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which includes provisions for imposing tariffs on major importers of
Armenia Shifts from Russia as US Gains Influence
Russia's war in Ukraine has weakened its grip on Armenia, enabling a significant US-led diplomatic and economic push.
Putin Tells US Envoys Russia Seeks Victory in Ukraine
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visited Kyiv and Moscow but made no progress toward peace. Russian President Vladimir Putin told them...
Ukrainian drone strikes spark Russia's worst
Ukraine's 2026 drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure has triggered a severe domestic fuel crisis, forcing export bans and rationing.
U.S. Envoys Kushner, Witkoff to Visit Russia, Ukraine
American diplomats Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will reportedly travel to Moscow and Kyiv this weekend to revive Ukraine war negotiations, marking...
Russia's Africa Corps Fails to Secure Mali's Gold After Five
Russia's Africa Corps, deployed in Mali for five years, has failed to secure access to the country's gold resources, a key objective of its...
Germany's Russia Reset Talk Debunked
Analysis dismisses the likelihood of Germany returning to its old Ostpolitik of pragmatic cooperation with Russia, citing deep-seated political...
Russia Rejects Peace Talks, Demands
The Kremlin has rejected a trilateral peace summit and continues to insist on peace terms that would undermine Ukrainian sovereignty, with analysts...
Taran: Russia's Nuclear Weapons Are
Ukrainian analyst Victor Taran argues Russia's tactical nuclear weapons are political blackmail, not a battlefield solution, in a War on the Rocks...
Russian Military Promotion Patterns Analyzed
A CNA report analyzes promotion patterns in Russia's senior military elite, identifying career paths and predicting future leaders for top positions.
Russia-North Korea Ties Challenge US
U.S. President Donald Trump's reduction of military drills with South Korea coincides with North Korea gaining combat experience in Ukraine...
U.S. Democracy Gives Advantage in Great-Power Rivalry
The Atlantic Council argues that the United States’ large economy and democratic system provide a strategic edge in competition with China and...
Gray-Zone Warfare Targets Vulnerable States
Germany has been the target of a series of mysterious activities, including a sophisticated drone discovered inside a German airport and interference...
Russia Threatens UK Over Drone Deliveries to Ukraine
The UK has pledged to continue supporting Ukraine with drone deliveries, despite Russian threats of retaliation.
Syria and Russia Strengthen Military Ties Amid Regional Tensions
Syria and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding on arms deals, reinforcing their bilateral relationship as Syria seeks to balance its...