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On January 21, 2026, a roundtable discussion titled “The Situation in the Middle East: Risks of Military Escalation Around Iran” was held at the Izvestia Multimedia Information Center
ShortOn January 21, 2026, a roundtable discussion titled “The Situation in the Middle East: Risks of Military Escalation Around Iran” was held at the Izvestia Multimedia Information Center
ShortAstro-securitization has turned the cosmos into a chessboard of power, but one who holds the winning move remains an enigma
ShortAn attack on Iran would not bring security to the Middle East; it would bring chaos
ShortOn December 22, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) held a roundtable discussion, “Russia–Southeast Asia Partnership in a New Era.”
ShortSyrian interim president has not yet demonstrated any concrete readiness to move toward genuine national reconciliation or genuine dialogue, whether with the SDF or the Druze and Alawites
ShortIt seems that European allies will be hoping for a change of US administration in the near future
ShortThe only way to harmonize the process of achieving shared goals is to view Greater Eurasia as one big home for all, where the stability of each state is of concern for others
ShortGiven the serious difficulties Iraq faces, certain faction recognition of the "state" notion is a step in a positive direction, albeit a small one and possibly reversible
ShortFeigned loyalty to the United States and its leadership can prove more dangerous than open resistance
ShortPoll conducted
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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%)