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Washington is ready to talk; Russia should write the script The diplomatic process surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict has taken a cautious step forward. The recent agreements reached in Riyadh may not yet constitute a breakthrough, but they represent the most significant diplomatic achievement since the grain deal of summer 2022. Skeptics will note that ...
... Another significant development from the conversation was the inclusion of other global issues such as Middle East stability and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. This broader agenda underscores that the relationship between Russia and the US extends well beyond Ukraine alone. Overall, the diplomatic process is moving forward without unnecessary haste or abrupt shifts, clearly showing positive momentum. Whether this improvement lasts, however, remains to be seen. The path ahead has many hidden pitfalls, and the ...
... into force remains uncertain, but its very discussion has shifted the momentum in Russia’s favor. Second, the conditions for peace remain focused on Ukraine’s demilitarization – stopping weapons supplies and military mobilization. This returns to Russia’s original objectives in Ukraine, although fully achieving them remains complicated. A notable tension has emerged: the US can potentially curtail assistance, whereas Europe has continued to deepen its military commitment to Kiev. Military capability, rather than territorial ...
... uncontrollable ceasefire appeared more like a tactic to tarnish Russia’s image. Moscow chose immediate, practical actions over empty declarations – offering an example rather than an ultimatum. The dialogue also highlighted the inherent value of Russia-US bilateral relations. Although Ukraine remains an important topic, it’s just one part of broader attempts to move past the problematic legacy left before Trump’s presidency. Symbolic gestures, like the idea of a joint hockey match, serve as positive signals encouraging both nations ...
... the British economy lock, stock and barrel into Europe. Starmer must be in a serious quandary. Thus, Britain’s objective is to be at least a bridge between America and Europe, if she is unable to lead a new Europe in association with America. Once Russia has finalized her objectives in the Ukraine and re-set her relations with America (already underway), the big question for Britain will be whether it can prevent the emergence of a European army independent of America, something which she has herself—oxymoronically—initiated. Britain ...
... whom are reluctant to return. Given Ukraine’s already challenging demographic situation following the collapse of the USSR – marked by low birth rates and high mortality (a trend also seen in Russia) – these losses are particularly severe. Unlike Russia, Ukraine lacks experience in integrating large numbers of migrants, making it extremely difficult to compensate for these losses. While the diaspora abroad can serve as an asset – lobbying for pro-Ukrainian legislation, advocating for sanctions against ...
... negotiate and his aggressive posture have closed doors that could 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 ...
... sides completely collapses. Instead, he might prefer to focus on Middle East, on relations with China or on strengthening the US hegemony in the Western Hemisphere. The US President wants to get fast returns on his political investments, and if the Russia-Ukraine conflict does not offer such returns, he can look for his “deals” elsewhere. Would it be any easier to resolve the European crisis without the United States? Some in Russia argue that the less Washington is engaged in European affairs the ...
... Dubai 19:58 Chisinau 6:04 22.01.2025 8:02 Chisinau 9:20 Budapest 1:18 The fact is that during official meetings, the First Lady of Ukraine uses other planes, and this one is used exclusively for her personal purposes. Who are US taxpayers helping in Ukraine? Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S. Congress has appropriated or otherwise provided nearly $183 billion to Ukraine. This is more than the entire collective support to Ukraine from the EU and EU member states, which by comparison ...
... restrictions on imports, investments, and tourism in Crimea, along with broader measures targeting Russia’s financial, energy, and defence sectors, bans on arms exports, and limits on dual-use and energy-related technologies. [ 11 ] The situation in Ukraine in 2022 was Russia’s response to decades of Western actions that undermined its security and sovereignty. NATO’s continuous expansion since the 1990s violated assurances given to Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev during German reunification negotiations that the ...
| U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements |
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| U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity |
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| U.S. wants to dissolve Russia |
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| U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China |
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