Vladimir Putin

Moscow, Russia - Red square view of St. Basil's Cathedral at sunrise.

Russia’s Imperial Mindset Hasn’t Changed

If its imperial vision isn’t decisively defeated, any peace agreement with Russia over Ukraine is guaranteed to be merely temporary.

Vladimir Putin Is Preparing for War Against Starlink

Moscow has already made clear that it regards the Ukraine War as an existential conflict for its future. The Kremlin will stop at nothing to achieve victory—even if it means...

VIDEO: Is Russia Under Pressure?

Have Western attempts to weaken Russia over the last three years been effective?

Three Years Into the Ukraine War, Russia’s Army Is Stronger Than Ever

Last year, the Russian forces lost over 400,000 men in the fighting. But they managed to replace losses on an almost one-to-one ratio.

Return from tests of the nuclear submarine Novosibirsk project Yasen-M.

This New Russian Submarine Will Be the First to Carry the Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile

Late last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a ceremony in Murmansk to announce the launch of the sixth and newest Project 885M Yasen-M nuclear-powered fast attack submarine. 

Russia’s Military Draft Means Trouble for Ukraine (And Putin, Too)

Throughout the three-year war, the Kremlin has been very careful to avoid conscripting men from the country’s most politically influential parts.

Vladimir Putin Emphasizes the Importance of Russia’s Naval Build-Up

Russian president Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow seeks to revitalize and modernize the Russian Navy with new shipbuilding programs that will continue through 2050.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at his annual press conference. Moscow, Russia 14.12.2023.

Why is Vladimir Putin Encouraging Donald Trump’s Greenland Ambitions?

The Russian president’s message is clear: suck it up. Just as Russia has an inherent right to Ukraine, so America is entitled to Greenland.

Lviv, Ukraine 18 August 2022. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attend a joint press conference.

Understanding Turkey’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War

Turkey sees the conflict as a test case for its ability to act independently of both Russia and the West while shaping major geopolitical outcomes. On the chessboard of Middle...

Russia Claims It Suspended Some Missile Strikes Following Trump-Putin Call

Under the terms of the preliminary agreement, Ukraine and Russia will stop targeting each other’s energy infrastructure—but it remains to be seen if either side will follow through.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at his annual press conference. Moscow, Russia 14.12.2023.

Will Trump Call Putin’s Bluff in Ukraine Talks?

Trump has a lot of leverage now; the question is to what extent he is ready to use it. The launching of negotiations last month between the Trump administration and...

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office

PODCAST: America First, Unbound?

President Donald Trump’s latest moves on the Ukraine War and tariffs signal the full emergence of his “America First” agenda, unencumbered by the moderating voices of his first administration. America...