Failure of Russian people and West to stop Putin 20 years ago led to war in Ukraine, Podrabinek says
There can be little doubt that “the lion’s share of responsibility” for Putin’s war in Ukraine “rests with…
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Putin doesn’t live in a parallel reality but revels in his ability to speak and act in this one with impunity, Portnikov says
Many who hear Vladimir Putin’s most outrageous statements or see his most aggressive actions are inclined to say…
The curtain falls on a Russian-OSCE charade in Ukraine
The OSCE had mandated the OM in 2014 to watch the cross-border traffic, which at that time and…
US-Germany Nord Stream 2 agreement — a victory for Russia
At the same time, European gas storage levels are at only 53 percent of their capacity, or nearly…
Russian fraud at the Munich Security Conference: How far is the dialogue possible?
Two steps forward and one step back – the essence of a Russian-made plan for Ukraine The “Twelve…
Russia’s occupation of Crimea, Donbas war not “serious violations” in Council of Europe’s new sanctions procedure
On 5 February, the Council of Europe announced that it was finally ready to punish the worst offenders.…
Consequences of restoring Russia’s voting rights in PACE
What the confirmation of Russia’s voting right means Yelyzaveta Yasko, head of the Ukrainian Delegation to PACE, names…
Intermarium countries can no longer count on West to defend them against Russia, Honcharenko says
The countries between Russia and Old Europe lying between the Baltic and Black Seas can no longer count…
Upcoming Paris meeting on Ukraine threatens to become a new Munich, Piontkovsky says
Two days ago, Aleksey Chesnakov, a Moscow commentator known for his close ties to the Kremlin and opposition…
‘The West won’t allow the Russian Federation to disintegrate,’ Kashapov says
Rafis Kashapov, the deputy prime minister of the Tatarstan government in exile, a member of the presidium of…
Zelenskyy’s three closest advisors working for the Kremlin, Piontkovsky says
The collapse of Kyiv’s position at home and abroad over the last six months reflects the fact that…
Portnikov: Only Ukraine is at risk
The exact date of such a meeting was not announced, but the Kremlin took advantage of the telephone…
Piontkovsky: Frozen conflict in Donbas – ‘lesser evil’ for both Kyiv and ‘moderate imperialists’ in Moscow
In an important two-part essay, Russian commentator Andrey Piontkovsky argues that there is now a good chance that…
Putin won’t accept Zelenskyy’s capitulation even if Ukrainian president offers it, Portnikov says
Both those who want Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to live up to all the provisions of the “Steinmeier…
Ukrainian opposition to “Steinmeier formula” capitulation is nationwide
While the protest in Kyiv not unexpectedly attracted the most attention, the fact that Ukrainians came out in…
North Caucasus expert: Moscow’s actions in Abkhazia and Chechnya justify fears about ‘Steinmeier formula’
Those in Ukraine and elsewhere who fear that the Steinmeier plan will end by becoming the Putin plan…
Portnikov: President Zelenskyy is deceiving himself and Ukrainian people
Zelenskyy claims that his agreeing to the implementation of the “Steinmeier formula” was necessary solely to unblock a…
Moscow commentator: Kremlin believes Ukraine is about to surrender
Valery Solovey, the former MGIMO professor and current Moscow commentator, says there are seven reasons why the Kremlin…
Portnikov: Why Putin and Zelenskyy won’t get together
Despite the obvious and oft-expressed desire of the presidents of France and Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelenskyy,…
Piontkovsky: Ukraine is being prepared for disguised surrender to Russia
Q: Perhaps one of the most significant international events of the autumn was the statement of the French…