Weekly Desk
One hot Russia-and-the-world story a week, with numbers and sources.
US Sanctions Pause: Why Washington Seeks Dialogue
The US has paused new sanctions against Russia for diplomacy. We examine the motives behind Washington's shift and Moscow's reaction.
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US-Russia Diesel Talks: Why Fuel Pragmatism Matters
An analysis of why Washington is eyeing Russian diesel purchases, global fuel market dynamics, and the realpolitik behind energy shortages.
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Why Moscow Talks to Kabul: Security & South Corridor
Russia pursues pragmatic engagement with Afghanistan to fight terrorism and open transit corridors to South Asia. Behind Moscow's strategy.
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Oil, Rupees and Tankers: The Moscow-New Delhi Axis
Russia covers India's energy demand while navigating payment hurdles. An inside look at the pragmatic trade pivot reshaping global markets.
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State Duma Elections: Inside Russia's New Consensus
An analysis of the State Duma election results: United Russia's majority, the rally-around-the-flag effect, and what it means for the budget.
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BRICS Nuclear Power: How Russia Builds a Global Grid
Rosatom doubles uranium processing in Siberia and expands BRICS projects, showing why nuclear power remains Moscow's strongest global asset.
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Russia–US Talks: Why Witkoff and Kushner Visited Moscow
Special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held backchannel talks in Moscow and Kiev. What lies behind the diplomacy and is compromise possible?
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Written by Vlad Lario
Russian in Lisbon. I read both sides and write down what differs.
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