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RIAC Experts Discuss Russia–ASEAN Cooperation

On December 22, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a roundtable discussion, “Russia–Southeast Asia Partnership in a New Era.” On December 22, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a roundtable discussion, “Russia–Southeast ...

19.01.2026

Has a Transatlantic Split Occurred?

... policy across a number of areas. This shift has impacted cooperation with European allies. These changes stand in particular contrast to the Biden presidency, when the US and EU achieved unprecedented solidarity, including on the issue of containing Russia. But can we really speak of a transatlantic schism? After all, the US and the EU are linked by formal relations within NATO, a vast cultural legacy of alliance relations, and close economic ties. Are we witnessing a fluctuation, albeit acute, but ...

13.01.2026

Greater Eurasia as a Common Home

... their readiness to continue developing the organization as an element that binds together all other frameworks of cooperation among Eurasia’s states. At the front and centre of the SCO lies the continuously strengthening strategic partnership between Russia and China – serving as the guarantee of long-term stability across Eurasia for all of the states located here. For Moscow and Beijing, the last few years drove home the realization that security from global threats and the development of both ...

13.01.2026

The Grey Swan Attack: Consequences of Targeting a Russian Presidential Residence

Moscow has sufficient restraint not to slam the door and walk out of negotiations. Such a scenario would play into the hands of its adversaries The Ukrainian drone attack on one of the Russian President’s residences was difficult to predict in terms of its specific location and timing. However, the numerous enemy drone strikes on Russian territory that have become commonplace over the past three years suggested that such an event ...

30.12.2025

Strategy for a Transition Period

... functions. It’s worth noting in this context that foreign aid is mentioned in the Strategy only in relation to Africa, and this is done in a highly critical tone. Fifth , but not least, the United States clearly does not seek confrontation with either Russia (its role in achieving stability in Eurasia is openly acknowledged) or China. Unlike the 2017 sanctions law, which characterised Russia, along with Iran and North Korea, as an adversary, the new Strategy contains nothing of the sort. It is not ...

30.12.2025

The Treaty of Portsmouth Revoked: An Unnoticed Anniversary

Defeat in the Russo-Japanese War thwarted Russia's plans to dominate Manchuria and Korea and gain access to the “warm seas”. However, it did not drive it out of the region The year 2025 marked a series of anniversaries. Chief among them are the end of World War II and the subsequent establishment ...

22.12.2025

Russia–Africa: New Horizons for Old Friends

Article by Sergey Lavrov for African media dedicated to the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, December 18, 2025 Article by Sergey Lavrov for African media dedicated to the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, December 18, 2025. Cairo will soon host an important political event: ...

19.12.2025

Brazilian Blockchain: Opportunities for Russian Business

Interview with Thiago Rüdiger Rangel, CEO of the Tanssi Foundation As part of the research "Digitalization of Latin America: Prospects for Cooperation with Russia" the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) conducted an interview with Thiago Rüdiger Rangel, CEO of the Tanssi Foundation. The interview was conducted by Alexandra Terzi, RIAC Program Coordinator. It will be included in the RIAC report ...

16.12.2025
 

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  1. In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
     33 (31%)
    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  
     21 (19%)
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