Putin is pushing for a blockbuster oil and gas deal in China. Will he get it?

The New Era of Asymmetric Alliances: Russia, China, and the Battle for Economic Survival For decades, the global order was defined by a clear hierarchy. Today, that hierarchy is being rewritten in the boardrooms of Beijing and the corridors of the Kremlin. As the United States navigates a volatile trade relationship with China, a different, … Read more

Ukraine Used 3 Types of Local Drones to Pierce Moscow’s Air Defenses

Ukraine’s Drone Revolution: How Homegrown Tech Is Redefining Modern Warfare By [Your Name], Defense & Technology Analyst — ### The Moscow Gambit: Ukraine’s Bold Strike on Russia’s Heartland In a move that has sent shockwaves through military strategists worldwide, Ukraine launched its most audacious drone assault yet—deep into Russia’s heavily fortified capital, Moscow. Using a … Read more

Moscow accuses Kyiv of violating U.S.-brokered truce

The Fragility of Symbolic Truces: Why Short-Term Ceasefires Rarely Hold In the high-stakes theater of modern warfare, the “symbolic ceasefire” has become a recurring diplomatic tool. The recent U.S.-brokered three-day truce, intended to mark Victory Day, serves as a textbook example of the tension between political optics and battlefield reality. When a ceasefire is timed … Read more

Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military equipment

The Shift in Military Pageantry: From Hardware to Personnel For nearly two decades, the sight of tanks and missile systems rumbling through Moscow’s Red Square has been a cornerstone of Russian national identity. However, the recent decision to exclude military equipment from the Victory Day celebrations marks a pivotal shift in how state power is … Read more

Will Asean’s scramble for Russian oil fuel shift in regional alliances?

The Energy Pivot: How Southeast Asia is Navigating the Hormuz Crisis For decades, the energy security of Southeast Asia has relied on a precarious lifeline: the Strait of Hormuz. Though, a continuing chokehold on this critical maritime corridor has forced a dramatic rethink of regional procurement strategies. View this post on Instagram about Strait of … Read more

Iran war could weaken Ukraine’s hand as Russia plans new offensives

With U.S.-brokered Ukraine peace talks on hold due to the war in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attempt to expand his military gains with latest offensives against Ukraine, potentially increasing pressure on Kyiv. Windfall revenues from surging global oil prices are bolstering Moscow’s war efforts, while U.S. Air defense assets … Read more

Russia Joins Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Greece and Others in Surging Domestic Tourism Growth Across 2025 and Reviving Travel and Tourism Industry

Home » Latest Travel News of Europe » Russia’s Tourism Boom: Forecasting Future Trends Published on March 18, 2026 Russia’s Domestic Tourism Surge: A Fresh Era for Travel Russia’s tourism landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a substantial increase in domestic travel. In 2025, the sector saw 173.9 million trips, a 7.4% rise … Read more

As the war in Ukraine marks 4 years, peace prospects still seem bleak

Ukraine War: A Stalemated Conflict and the Looming Shadow of Attrition As the conflict in Ukraine surpasses the duration of World War II’s Eastern Front for Russia, a grim reality sets in: this is a war of attrition, marked by gradual gains, immense casualties, and a technological landscape drastically different from past conflicts. The initial … Read more

Residents who escaped describe the fear of living in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Life Under the Shadow: The Ongoing Crisis in Russian-Occupied Ukraine The situation in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine remains dire, marked by fear, repression and a systematic dismantling of Ukrainian identity. Even as the conflict evolves, the daily lives of those living under occupation are characterized by hardship and a struggle for survival, as detailed in … Read more

Senior Russian general shot and wounded in Moscow

Moscow Shooting: A Rising Trend of Targeted Attacks on Russian Military Officials A deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence agency, Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, was shot and wounded in Moscow on Friday, marking the latest in a series of attacks targeting senior Russian military officers. The incident, which occurred at an apartment building in northwestern … Read more