The Egyptian writer pointed out that the issue began in the 1990s when the United States began moving NATO eastwards towards the Russian border and integrating Ukraine economically into the West. "Due to Ukraine's proximity to Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin sees such moves as an existent...
After Tuesday’s negotiations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said a neutral military status for Ukraine was being “seriously discussed” by the two sides, while Zelenskyy said Russia’s demands for ending the war were becoming “more realistic.” Related: 10 Safest States in America _...
The 349-seat parliament authorized Sweden's accession to NATO in a 269-37 vote, with 43 lawmakers absent. It was the last required domestic hurdle to the country becoming part of the 30-member Western military alliance. Six of the eight parties represented in parliament were in favor of NATO...
The idea of Russia becoming a NATO member has at different times been floated by both Western and Russian leaders, as well as some experts. No serious discussions were ever held. ... Russian leadership made it clear Russia did not plan to join the alliance, preferring to keep cooperation o...
Sushko: NATO is becoming a key reference point for UkraineShairbek Juraev
Admit it or not, global attention to the Ukraine crisis has dwindled recently, and people in the West, particularly in the United States, are becoming increasingly tired of the ongoing crisis. Nearly half of the U.S. public believes the country is spending too much on Ukraine, according to...
Before we go, here's a recap of the key developments today: The Kremlin indicates it is open to talks between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, after the US president-elect said a meeting was being set up; A report suggests Russian elites and senior Moscow officials are becoming frustrated ...
In 2014, the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk broke away from Ukraine, under the leadership of what the Ukrainian government considered to be Russian-backed terrorists. Following the breakdown of relations with NATO and the West in late February, Putinrecognized these territoriesas independent...
◆The US "Indo-Pacific strategy" is becoming a byword for bloc politics. From strengthening the Five Eyes to peddling the Quad, from putting together AUKUS to tightening bilateral military alliances, the United States is staging a "five-four-three-two" formation in the Asia-Pacific, aiming at...