Putin Claims Ukraine War is ‘Heading to an End’ Amid Fragile US-Brokered Ceasefire Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Saturday that the war in Ukraine is “heading to an end,” …
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Pressure Points: Analyzing the Current Crisis Facing the Russian Presidency The Russian presidency is currently navigating one of its most volatile periods since the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine. …
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Malaysia’s PETRONAS Explores Russian Oil Deal Amid Global Energy Shifts By Ibrahim Khalil | April 28, 2026 Malaysia’s state-owned energy giant, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), is poised to negotiate with …
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Iran Proposes Reopening Strait of Hormuz in Exchange for Finish to U.S. Blockade By Ibrahim Khalil | April 27, 2026 In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver, Iran has offered to reopen …
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On the same day Russia positioned itself as a peacemaker in the Middle East, Vladimir Putin pledged comprehensive support for Iran—militarily, diplomatically, and through a 20-year strategic partnership that includes …
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Russia’s Economic Strain Fuels Warning of 1917-Style Unrest As Russia’s economy faces mounting pressure from prolonged sanctions and declining reserves, senior political figures are raising alarms about the potential for …
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Putin is revelling in NATO infighting, warns Estonia’s defence minister Vladimir Putin is “applauding every argument within NATO”, Estonia’s defence minister has told The i Paper after a year of …
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Russia’s Economic Strain Deepens Amid War Costs and Sanctions Russia’s economy is facing its most severe contraction in three years, with mounting pressure from Western sanctions, soaring defense expenditures, and …
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Trump Issues Expletive-Laden Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Blockage The world is on edge as U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a profanity-laced threat to Iran, warning of …
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The Kremlin’s Strategy for Narrative Control in 2026 The Russian government is intensifying its efforts to control the national narrative through a combination of digital restrictions and institutional oversight. By …