Region: Post-Soviet space

In a few decades, or sooner, Moscow will have to take on an even greater responsibility, which Russia got rid of in 1991

The most realistic scenario for the near future is that the collective West “ties up” Moscow’s demands for European security in endless consultations and agreements

The OSCE can provide framework conditions for conflict resolution, but these must be in demand among the political actors in order to for the potential to be realized

Russia’s policy towards is neighbours is based on three factors: the traditional power component, the existence of a common geopolitical space, and a common history

The December round of sanctions continued the course of tough measures. Now the Belarusian leader faces two basic scenarios: low profile or a new round of escalation

Logic, common sense and event analysis suggest that a large-scale war with Ukraine is completely irrelevant to Moscow’s plans

The costs of a possible war between Russia and Ukraine far outweigh the benefits. The question arises—to whom and under what conditions is this scenario beneficial?

Europe is gradually sinking into a state of universal competition, both on its borders and within that world of European integration, which just recently seemed strong and reliably protected

The only way the relations between New Delhi and Islamabad can return to normal is within a broader international context. The same is true of Moscow — Kiev relations

The effect of US sanctions will be much stronger in comparison with the restrictive measures of the EU and other countries

National Interest editor Jacob Heilbrunn interviews Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United States of America H. E. Anatoly Antonov

Vladimir Putin’s article attaches such great importance to the common historical experience of Russia and Ukraine because it is important for him personally