Russia

Intense interest by diplomats and state media underscores the significance of Russia’s intervention.

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The Nagorno-Karabakh war’s aftermath is still impacting Moscow’s plans.

There’s lots of history at the Security Council, but few changes.

U.S. and allies bat down Russian proposals to halt NATO expansion.

Conflict could topple Ankara’s delicate balancing act between NATO and Russia.

Russia says the Pentagon’s European missile defense isn’t so defensive after all. Does it have a point?

Moscow’s aggression has stirred old fears in its neighbors.

Moscow’s swift aid to a neighboring regime tracks with its wider strategic goals.

Going after former leaders is a mistake in a time of crisis.

Bringing oligarchs on board is vital for reform efforts.

The 1990s collapse in birth rates still impacts Moscow’s ambitions.

A disturbing Russian weapons test is yet more proof that new rules are needed.

What happens next in Ukraine depends on the West’s readiness for dialogue, says Russia’s ambassador to the United States.

From the White House to Turtle Bay, sanctions have never been more popular. But why are they so hard to make work?

The United States is demanding that Russia roll back more than 100,000 troops on Ukraine’s border.

The United States has committed to combatting corruption—but is hesitating to take on Russia.