Why Putin Thinks Russia Has the Upper Hand Against Ukraine
Vladimir V. Putin exuded confidence. Sitting back, surrounded by foreign dignitaries, the Russian president explained the futility of…
Russia Faces Rise in ‘Hidden Unemployment,’ Putin Says
More than 100,000 Russian workers have been placed on reduced hours or unpaid leave since the start of…
Germany’s Merz confirms participation in talks with Trump and European leaders and reveals main topics
Friedrich Merz. Stock photo: Getty Images German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that virtual talks will be held…
Running out of road. Stagflation is hitting Russia’s war economy as sanctions take their toll on economic growth and price stability — Novaya Gazeta Europe
The Russian economy is not collapsing, but it is stagnant and suffering high inflation. And this economic decline…
Ukraine president rejects ceding land after Trump floats Russia swap
“Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video released…
Trump, fresh off foreign policy wins, faces tests in Gaza, Ukraine
WASHINGTON — After styling himself for decades as a dealmaker, President Trump is showing some receipts in his second term…
US Antarctic science is under threat, and that could create a void for China and Russia to fill
Under one of the most successful treaties in the world, Antarctica has been dedicated to peace and science…
Is EU’s global clout fading amid gruelling stand-offs with China and the US?
After tense talks in Beijing and a bruising trade blow from Washington, EU bureaucrats are heading into their…
Can Ukraine—and America—Survive Donald Trump?
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No NATO for Ukraine is key to jumpstarting stalled talks
Bringing peace to Ukraine has obviously proved more difficult than President Trump imagined when he pledged to end…