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RIAC Hosted the Conference “Extra-Regional Actors in the Middle East”

On March 11, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a conference “Extra-Regional actors in the Middle East” On March 11, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a conference “Extra-Regional actors in the Middle East”. The ...

28.03.2025

Russia in the Arctic: Challenges and Opportunities

The expansion in the Northern direction offered the nation a variety of unique opportunities, but it also created numerous challenges that other Europeans never confronted Russia is a distinctly Nordic country. Its Arctic coastline stretches for twenty-four thousand kilometers, and almost two thirds of Russia’s territory is covered by permafrost. Among all Arctic states, Russia has by far the most numerous resident communities ...

28.03.2025

Russia and China facing the challenge of change in the West

Russia and China have provided an example of how it is possible, while remaining committed to international institutions and law, to support the most important trends in the development of international politics Russia and China have provided an example ...

28.03.2025

RIAC Held Seminar “Middle East Analysis” for IAAS MSU Students

On March 19, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a seminar the “Middle East Analysis” for students of the Institute of Asian and African Studies of Lomonosov Moscow State University On March 19, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council ...

21.03.2025

Three Years of Stress Test: Interim Results for Russia

... system will continue to weigh heavily on the prospects of normalization for the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, a window of opportunity for achieving peace remains open. The motivation to seize such opportunities may hinge on the interim outcomes Russia has achieved thus far and the potential scenarios that could unfold if hostilities persist. Ivan Timofeev: Three Years of Conflict: Results for Ukraine Among the key results, the most striking is Russia’s demonstrated readiness to use force ...

21.03.2025

The diplomatic process is moving forward without unnecessary haste or abrupt shifts

... Another significant development from the conversation was the inclusion of other global issues such as Middle East stability and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. This broader agenda underscores that the relationship between Russia and the US extends well beyond Ukraine alone. Overall, the diplomatic process is moving forward without unnecessary haste or abrupt shifts, clearly showing positive momentum. Whether this improvement lasts, however, remains to be seen. The path ...

19.03.2025

Neither Kiev nor Europe received encouraging news

..., the hype surrounding the Putin-Trump call proved exaggerated. Attempts to portray it as decisive and historic fell flat. Still, it remains a meaningful step forward, allowing several preliminary observations. First, developments align closely with Russia’s preferred approach. Moscow resisted immediate ceasefire calls, emphasizing the necessity for carefully structured long-term agreements. This effectively deflected Washington’s urgency, especially after the talks in Jeddah. Russia elegantly ...

19.03.2025
 

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    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
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    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
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