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Three Years of Conflict: Results for Ukraine

... Ukraine as a political project owes its existence to America. Particularly resonant was the public reprimand delivered by the US President and Vice President to the Ukrainian leader in the Oval Office. Although the end of the military conflict with Russia remains uncertain, the events in the White House provide an opportunity to reflect on the results of the past three years and earlier stages of Ukraine’s post-Soviet history. These results can be framed as a balance of gains and losses. Ivan ...

11.03.2025

Zelenskyy’s Stubbornness Leaves Ukraine with Few Options

... have led to a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict. Zelenskyy’s Background and Rise to Power Andrey Kortunov: A Failed Journey to the West Born on January 25, 1978, in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, Zelenskyy grew up in a Ukrainian Jewish family, with Russian as his native language. His father, Oleksandr, was a professor and computer scientist, while his mother, Rymma, was an engineer. Although he obtained a law degree, he chose entertainment over law and became a comedian. His rise to fame came through ...

10.03.2025

China-Russia Sanya Dialogue

On February 28 – March 1, 2025 the 3rd International Conference “China-Russia Sanya Dialogue” was held in Sanya, China. For the first time, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) organized the forum along with the Beijing Club for International Dialogue, the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies, and ...

04.03.2025

A Failed Journey to the West

... White House empty-handed, without even a damage limitation plan to think about. The future of bilateral relations between the United States and Ukraine remains unclear; the same can be said about the future of the US engagement in the settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. It is up to psychologies to conclude at what exact point in time the conversation got really out of hand and what triggered the evident deviation of the meticulously prepared event from the official protocol, but the results ...

04.03.2025

Keeping It Up? Where Friedrich Merz Will Take Germany’s Foreign Policy

There is a combination of factors that may contribute to easing the most confrontational aspects in Russian–German relations The early elections to the Bundestag highlighted the irreversible transformation of German politics from a stable and somewhat boring process into a series of crises and scandals. Germany definitively bid farewell to the “Merkel ...

03.03.2025

US Taxpayers money spent on private flights for wife of Ukrainian leader

... total duration of Airbus A-318 Elite № 9H-ICE in 2024, connected to the Chisinau airport, is more than 290 hours. The cost of the services provided was more than 3 million euros. The role of the First Lady of Ukraine Since the start of the war with Russia, the First Lady has frequently spoken on behalf of Ukraine at various international venues, including addressing members of the US Congress, meeting with leaders of major Western countries, and attending the funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth ...

26.02.2025

Sanctions against Russia: Risks for India

We will see a trend of increasing pressure from the US on India and Indian companies to increase barriers and costs for trade with Russia One of the goals of large-scale sanctions against Russia after the start of the special military operation (SMO) was the isolation of the Russian economy in terms of trade and financing. The task was partly accomplished: the sanctions significantly ...

26.02.2025

Facilitating Cooperation with Russia for Inclusive Nationhood Development in Malaysia: Countering Hegemonic Development Influence

As a prelude to my new series of interviews with decision-makers (both in Government and members of opposition parties in Malaysia), personalities of influence and action, I write this article on how I believe Russia-Malaysia cooperation may be facilitated Malaysian inclusive nationhood development. In previous articles I have shared my thoughts, ideas and suggestions for cooperation since 2014. Source: ria.ru In my first-ever blog article in RIAC in 2014, ...

25.02.2025

Financial and Economic Development Dynamics of North African Countries: Opportunities for Russia in the New Political Landscape

... despite the various problems and challenges facing North African states. This Working Paper analyzes the financial and economic development dynamics of North African countries and examines in detail the prospects for developing cooperation between Russia and the countries of the region. Financial and Economic Development Dynamics of North African Countries: Opportunities for Russia in the New Political Landscape , 2.3 Mb

24.02.2025
 

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  1. In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
     33 (31%)
    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
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