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A deepening spat between Russia and Azerbaijan shows Vladimir Putin's waning influence in the South Caucasus, analysts have ...
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The Collapse of Russia Has Just Begun

Vladimir Putin’s “colossal error” in Ukraine is setting the stage for a potential collapse of the Russian Federation, ...
Trump is keen to be a peacemaker. An additional push by Washington at this point could result in a historic peace between ...
US President Donald Trump has said he will slash the 50-day deadline he gave for Russia’s Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire ...
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Putin’s ‘Fanatical’ Ukraine War is Destroying Russia

Despite a recent, more aggressive peace overture from President Trump, Vladimir Putin is doubling down on his disastrous war in Ukraine, signaling a commitment driven by “emotional obstinacy.” -The ...
Moscow’s failures will resound beyond the Middle East. Whether the result of Putin’s conscious decision not to intervene or ...
A nuanced assessment holds that, far from “resurrecting” the “Russian empire,” Putin’s provocations are symptoms of an isolated power in decline.
Russia’s Influence Wanes in Ex-Soviet States as It Pursues Ukraine War Blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh shows Moscow’s sway in decline ...
As historical ties to the Soviet Union fade, Russia's influence in southern Africa is diminishing, prompting concerns about the future of diplomatic relations and soft power in the region.
Russia’s image has deteriorated globally since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine including in former Soviet Union states, new Gallup data shows. Approval of Russia’s leadership has sharply ...
Russia’s presence did not contain or reduce Iran’s influence in Syria but amplified it. ... Russia’s decline as a great power continues unabated due to Turkey and Israel’s operations in Syria.
Putin Can't Fix This Easily: Ukraine's innovative use of unmanned maritime drones and long-range missiles has exposed vulnerabilities in traditional naval power, leaving Russia's navy struggling ...