ISW: Putin’s territorial demands make peace negotiations unsustainable
Russia maintains its demand for Ukraine to replace its government and cede territory while expressing openness to Western dialogue.
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Kremlin rejects freezing war in Ukraine, allegedly proposed by Turkish President
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was planning to propose freezing the Russian-Ukrainian war during the G20 leaders' meeting in Rio de Janeiro
ISW: Russian president seeks reset with Trump administration on Moscow’s terms
Putin's recent address signals a calculated attempt to influence the incoming Trump administration's foreign policy approach, according to ISW analysis.
Orbán urges EU to rethink Ukraine aid strategy following Trump’s election victory
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has warned EU leaders that Europe may need a fresh strategy on aid for Ukraine. Orbán expressed doubts over the sustainability of European military and financial support and urged urgent action ahead of this week’s EU summit in Budapest.
Kremlin denies talks with Ukraine on abandoning energy attacks
Moscow rejected reports that it is in talks with Kyiv to stop its campaign of strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities, with a Kremlin spokesman calling the claims "unrelated to realities."
Investigative journalist Christo Grozev: Kremlin plans to interfere in Georgia’s elections
"If Russia's plans work, it will be the end of a free Georgia as we know it," Grozev warned.
WSJ uncovers Musk’s regular communications with Kremlin since 2022
The investigation revealed discussions about Starlink, Ukraine, and personal matters amid Musk's growing Trump campaign support.
Kremlin denies receiving Scholz’s request to speak with Putin
The Kremlin has not received any requests for a call between Putin and Scholz, despite reports of the German chancellor considering such a conversation.
Russian athletes who supported Ukraine war cleared for Paris Olympics
The International Olympic Committee's vetting process is under scrutiny after approving Russian athletes who expressed support for the war in Ukraine.
ISW: Kremlin deepens censorship of Russian social networks
Roskomnadzor, Russia's federal censorship agency, may soon require social media accounts with significant followings to provide identifying information or face advertising restrictions.
ISW: Kremlin preparing Russians for decade-long war in Ukraine
Russian state media is interpreting comments by a top official to suggest Ukraine will cease to exist by 2034, according to a new report by the Institute for the Study of War.
ISW: Kremlin seeks to tighten control over criticism with new legislation
A legislative proposal in Russia seeks to broaden the definition of terrorists and extremists, raising concerns about free speech.
Police arrest four individuals accused of attacking volunteers in Prague raising funds for Ukraine
The incident, which involved a group of Russian-speaking attackers, resulted in injuries and damage to the initiative's stand, prompting a criminal investigation.
Russia to raise taxes on wealthy persons and companies to fund Ukraine war
The Russian Finance Ministry has proposed significant tax hikes on corporations and wealthy individuals to raise approximately 2.6 trillion rubles annually, aiming to mitigate the fiscal deficit caused by the war in Ukraine.
ISW: Russia rattles nuclear weapons to sway Western policy
The Kremlin is timing its nuclear saber-rattling to coincide with major policy discussions in the West, in a bid to influence Western decision-makers, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War.
Politico: US plan to impose sanctions on Georgian officials to “defend democracy,” leaked bill says
The US Congress may introduce asset freezes and travel bans for Georgian officials, pushing forward Russian-style “foreign agents”…
DW: China’s Xi Jinping meets Orban, Putin’s closest ally among EU leaders, in Hungary
Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomed Xi.
One reading of law distances Georgia from approval of foreign agents legislation limiting freedom of speech
Activists fear that the law will curtail freedom of speech in line with Russia's agenda.
ISW: Putin punishing Shoigu for failing to achieve Kremlin’s military goals in Ukraine
This follows the arrest of a deputy defense minister & suggests Putin blames Shoigu for failing to meet military goals in Ukraine. However, Shoigu's dismissal seems unlikely in 2024.
European Council approves law introducing criminal penalties for sanctions violations amid Russia’s weapons trade
The new law aims to strengthen enforcement measures against entities involved in circumventing restrictions.