Little Might Come of Egyptian-Russian Defense Cooperation
Egypt’s promise of a “new era” in relations with Russia is probably designed to put pressure on America.
Russia
Flying Russian Tricolor Part of Putin’s Nationalist Revival
The Russian leaders appeals to patriotism and tradition to shore up his popularity.
Russia Agrees to Deliver Missile System: Iran
Iran’s air force chief says Russia has agreed to deliver missiles they previously canceled.
Belarus, Russia to Stage European Defense Exercise
NATO is not alarmed by the deployment of hundreds of vehicles and thousands of soldiers.
Intense Diplomacy Required to Disarm Assad’s Chemical Arsenal
Russia’s plan to eliminate the Syrian regime’s chemical weapons will only work if the Security Council is united.
For Russia, Syria the Last Straw in Long List of Grievances
The Russians feel they have been betrayed by the West time and again.
Ukraine Signals Commitment to Europe Despite Russian Threats
Ukraine’s otherwise pro-Russian president says association with the EU will modernize his country.
Russia Unlikely to Pressure Ukraine into Customs Union
Tighter border checks of Ukrainian exports will not convince Russia’s former satellite state to fall in line.
Russia Denies Saudi Deal to Withdraw Assad Support
Russia won’t take the Arabs’ money to influence its diplomacy in the Middle East.
Navalny Media Coverage Reveals Western Anti-Putin Bias
Many outlets make Putin seem worse than he is while glossing over the intolerant tendencies of his opponent.
Caspian Pipeline “Victory” for Italy, Possibly Russia
Azerbaijan’s choice for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline over Nabucco is good news for Southern Europe.
Putin Promises Infrastructure Spending, Investors Skeptical
Russian economic policy seems increasingly statist under Vladimir Putin’s third term.
Ambassador: Russia’s Arms Sales to Syria Provide “Stability”
Russia’s ambassador to the United Nations defends his nation’s continued support for the Syrian regime.
Kerry-Lavrov Agreement Unlikely to Affect Syrian War
Neither President Bashar Assad nor the rebels fighting him are interested in diplomacy.
Russia’s Putin Sidelining Liberals in Conservatives’ Favor
The dismissal of the Kremlin’s former chief ideologist seems to confirm a power shift.