Russia signals openness to Trump’s peace plan as Ukraine and Europe ready their own. Global talks on ending the war are intensifying.
A review of recent events: dam attacks, US sanctions on Rosneft, Russian rhetoric, economic issues, and support for Ukraine’s military.
Javier Milei’s Liberal Progressive Party won Argentina’s parliamentary elections, giving the president freedom to continue his reforms.
Summary of major events: Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian dam, strikes on Ukraine and Moscow, statements from Trump and Lavrov, Western support.
An analysis of diplomatic processes between Washington and Moscow, sanctions policy, world leaders' reactions and changes in Kremlin tactics.
Vitaly Portnikov analyzes new US sanctions, Russia's reaction, and the prospects for Ukraine and global politics.
Analysis of key outcomes from the meeting of finance ministers and central bank heads in Washington: forecasts, risks, and implications for Ukraine.
An overview of Russia’s main fears following a failed propaganda visit to the US, Western statements, and peace talk perspectives.
The author analyzes the significance of Trump’s Asian tour and the US-China meeting, and their impact on the war in Ukraine and global politics.