I have had to explain to my European allies countless times what the “straw shot” argument is. This is because the best embodiment of a straw man at present is the Kremlin’s claim that it is threatened by NATO. In recent weeks, this straw shot has grown thanks to a statement by the Russian Minister … Read more
“Russia’s strategy works” Political scientist at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) Alvydas Medalinskas On the news radio, Russia praised Russia’s public statements. “I have always said that the events in Ukraine, Donbass and the security problems that arise there are not only in Ukraine, but also in the shield of Lithuania and the Baltic States. And … Read more
Bart Grothuss, a Member of the European Parliament and a former cyber security expert at the Dutch Ministry of Defense, said it was now vital for EU member states to conduct an independent inquiry into what was behind the attacks, as the EU could impose economic or diplomatic sanctions. “Without it (the name of the … Read more
(ANSA-AFP) – MOSCOW, JANUARY 16 – The West and Russia remain on “totally divergent” positions. This was stated by the Kremlin after a week of obviously fruitless talks which mainly centered on the Ukrainian crisis. Russia and Western countries remain on “totally divergent positions. And this is not good, it disturbs and is dangerous”, said … Read more
The Kremlin rejects US claims about Russia’s preparations for sabotage in Ukraine The United States is reporting on Russia’s preparations for sabotage in Ukraine Several US administration officials have said that the US intelligence services have credible information about Russia’s preparations for provocations in eastern Ukraine, which could be used as a pretext for launching … Read more
“The imposition of sanctions on the head of state or Russia is a cross-border measure that should be compared to the termination of relations. What are you going to do Russia? Russia is always ready to do and will do only what is in the best interests of our country, “D. Peskov explained. Commenting on … Read more
“The imposition of sanctions on the head of state or Russia is a cross-border measure that should be compared to the termination of relations. What are you going to do Russia? Russia is always ready to do and will do only what is in the best interests of our country, “D. Peskov explained. Commenting on … Read more
D. Matulionis spoke about his impressions at the meeting of the NATO-Russia Council on Wednesday in the “Radio Interview” program “Topical Interview”. The ambassador noted that such meetings had not taken place for a year and a half. “Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Grushko and their Deputy Defense Minister Fomin were present. There is also a … Read more
Russia’s armed forces are able to engage in several armed conflicts abroad at the same time, and events in Kazakhstan do not change the Kremlin’s calculations regarding Ukraine, – foreign policy experts polled by Skaties.lv assess the arrival of Russian troops in unrest in Kazakhstan. Although the sending of troops to Kazakhstan from Russia requires … Read more
Just before Christmas, a report came from Switzerland, the end of which may be the revelation of the Russian secret services and their operations against the West. Local authorities have decided to extradite the influential Russian businessman Vladislav Klyushin to the United States. Both the British and the Americans tried to recruit him For the … Read more