Austria’s Neutral Role in Ukraine Mediation Talks
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer conveyed a readiness to keep channels open with Russian President Vladimir Putin if such direct…
Federation Council Commentary on Ukraine, May 9 Parades, and NATO Roles
Senior NATO Observations and Russian Ukraine Actions Draw Reaction from Federation Council A statement from a Federation Council member,…
EU Sanctions and Diplomatic Stances in Ukraine Crisis Context
During a recent press conference, Josep Borrell, the EU’s top diplomat for foreign affairs and security policy, spoke about ongoing tensions…
Iran Executes Protesters Amid Crackdown: A Consolidated Look
Iran has carried out a death sentence against a protester in what observers describe as a second public execution amid ongoing unrest.…
Russia Urges Turkey to Avoid Ground Syria Operation as Talks Continue
Russia’s Middle East and Africa envoy, Mikhail Bogdanov, who also serves as deputy head of the foreign ministry, has reiterated that Moscow is…
EU Sets Harsh Iran Sanctions Linked to Drone Exports and Human Rights
EU Leaders Signal Tough Iran Sanctions Tied to Drone Exports and Human Rights The European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, outlined a…
Reforms Aim to Consolidate Foreign Agent Rules into a Single Framework
Efforts to streamline oversight for foreign influence have moved forward as lawmakers prepare amendments aimed at unifying all provisions…
State Duma Tightens Penalties for Subversive Groups and Destructive Activities
State Duma Moves to Toughen Penalties for Subversive Activities The State Duma’s State Building and Legislative Committee has advanced…
Viktor Bout’s LDPR entry and its political implications
Three days after returning to Moscow as part of a prisoner exchange with the United States, Viktor Bout, a Russian citizen convicted in the…
Lachin Corridor Blockade: Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russian Peacekeepers
The Lachin corridor, the only land link between Armenia and the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, has been blocked by Azerbaijani…