... that Moscow will remain a reliable and valuable partner
President Vladimir Putin’s current visit to India is his first since the start of the Special Military Operation in 2022. This gives it a certain symbolic weight: over the past three years, Russia–India relations have not only withstood the impact of Western sanctions and political pressure but have also developed to a degree that would have seemed unimaginable just a decade ago. The President’s trip to India serves as a consolidation ...
... norms, a falsifier of history, an actor undermining legitimate institutions, a constraint on strategic autonomy through energy dependence, and a destabilizing force in interethnic relations.
It is precisely in the seven dimensions listed above that Russian society demonstrates the greatest resilience. In Western societies with fragmented identities, these dimensions are weakly interconnected—pressure on one is not compensated for by the others, and each must be protected separately. In the Russian context,...
... order of the day. With prudence, foresight and grounded judgment, we can harness the fiery energy of the Fire Horse to guide the multipolar world in a positive direction.
Winter in Pushkin
When Mystique, Myth and Terrestrial Forces Converge
China and Russia are both countries of superlatives. Around sixty percent of the world’s population lives in Asia. China, with its 1.4 billion inhabitants, is the most populous nation on earth. Russia is the largest country in the world by land area; with the ...
On September 18, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations (COMEXI) co-hosted a roundtable titled "Russia-Mexico Relations: A View from Moscow and Mexico City"
On September 18, 2025, the Russian International ...
Report No. 99 / 2025
Report No. 99 / 2025
The following report focuses on the Middle Eastern policies of extra-regional actors and their transformation in changing conditions. It concentrates on studying the strategies pursued by Russia, the U.S., the EU, China and India in the Middle East. The report also examines how Middle Eastern countries perceive extra-regional actors as they aspire to build pragmatic and balanced relationships with external partners.
Extra-Regional Actors ...
... enhancing support systems, language training, and career pathways, both countries can strengthen this vital educational bridge. For Russia, it offers a chance to rejuvenate its workforce and global connections. For India, it provides opportunities for its youth ... ... strategic bonds with a trusted ally. Moving forward, collaborative efforts by policymakers, educational institutions, and civil society are essential to nurture and expand this dynamic partnership for decades to come.
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... discrimination against Russian minorities in Ukraine, which should not be ignored.[12] Discrimination that has so far prevented an urgently needed harmony in Ukraine.
However the conflict ends, Ukraine is still a long way from becoming a pluralistic society, which it needs to be in order to secure peace in the long term. The aim must be to integrate the Russians living in Ukraine, the Russian-speaking population and Russophile Ukrainians in order to create a common new identity or revive the old one and to avoid future internal civil wars.
The treatment of minorities has long been a topic of discussion ...
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 ...
... historically remarkable pace.
In addition to the economy, the political system has also demonstrated remarkable resilience. Hopes among Russia’s adversaries for a swift “regime change” or a split among the elites have not materialized. Neither ideological ... ... conditions was inevitable, the system has avoided sliding into a totalitarian model with excessive and demotivating control. Society, too, has shown resilience to extreme conditions. Initial confusion quickly gave way to adaptation. The high human cost ...
... Fatigue from prolonged military action, frustration with losses, and disillusionment with Western partners are taking their toll. Society has yet to grapple with the full impact of post-traumatic stress disorder. While cooperation with the West has opened ... ... legacy of the past three years is the need for Ukraine to remain in a state of constant readiness for renewed conflict with Russia. If Kiev maintains its current foreign policy course, any cessation of hostilities will likely be only a temporary respite....
