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Jul 17, 2025
The Kremlin is very good at demanding support from its supposed friends, and very bad at offering anything much in return.
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May 14, 2025
Russia’s economic hold over Central Asia is slipping and it is relinquishing its position as regional security guarantor. Throwing its weight around is not helping.
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Apr 21, 2025
The Kremlin proclaims “the restoration of new regions” in occupied Ukraine, but the reality is worsening poverty and lawlessness as Russia’s economic problems...
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Apr 10, 2025
More people with an interest in continuing the war against Ukraine are joining Vladimir Putin’s entourage, making the Kremlin even less open to peace.
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Feb 6, 2025
Moscow pours colossal sums into its arms industry, but endemic corruption and a shortage of components means it is unable to meet the needs of its military.
