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The Middle East Escalation: a View From Moscow

Strategically, Russia has little to gain and a lot to lose in case the crisis goes deeper In the early morning of June 24 US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after twelve days of intense airstrikes. The United States itself actively ...

02.07.2025

One step forward, two steps back: The illusion of a Russian-American thaw

Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Gazprombank is a short-term transaction, not a sign of broader normalization Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has announced that US President Donald Trump has lifted financial sanctions against Russia that had blocked Rosatom from continuing construction of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant 2 in Hungary. Although the Biden administration’s sanctions late last year were formally directed at Moscow, Budapest arguably suffered the most, since the ...

02.07.2025

RIAC Experts Zoom in on the Development of EAEU–ASEAN Cooperation

On June 16, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a roundtable discussion, “Shaping the External Partnership Framework of the EAEU: Southeast Asia” On June 16, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a roundtable discussion,...

23.06.2025

The 75th Year of Bilateral Relations of Indonesia and Russia: What is Next?

... that Indonesia remains steadfast in its free and active foreign policy but also demonstrates that Indonesia is a reliable partner for all parties With a long historical background spanning over the last century, the friendship between Indonesia and Russia is set to grow stronger in the near future Most Indonesians recognize Russia as a country with a long history, unique culture, and advanced technology. This ranges from the long history of the Soviet Union, ballet, classical music, to the world's ...

23.06.2025

Israel-Iran conflict will spur Russia-China gas deal

With the sharp rise in tensions in the Middle East, it is advantageous for China to increase supplies from the north Rising tensions in the Middle East will accelerate natural gas negotiations between Russia and China, with a decision likely this year, the head of a think-tank that advises the Russian government on China told Reuters. Russia has been seeking a deal to build the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline to deliver 50 billion cubic metres of gas a ...

18.06.2025

Playing with fire in Europe

With all the war rhetoric coming not only from Russia but also from the so-called Western community of values, one might easily get the impression that we are trying to test whether NATO is still functional. Will Article 5 of the NATO Treaty really be implemented? In other words, will the other member ...

17.06.2025
 

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