Russia deploys ‘non-strategic’ nuclear weapons to Belarus: what are they
Russia will place tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, at the gates of the European Union. The deployment of the atomic
Elizabeth Smith
28 May 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine’s preannounced counteroffensive: what are the goals and when it may start
For months the Ukrainian military has been claiming that it is planning an imminent counteroffensive against Russia. But when is
Elizabeth Smith
11 May 2023
Putin threatens the West, again: what he said during the Victory Day parade
Vladimir Putin’s words on Victory Day sounded like a stronger stance than ever against the West: here is what he
Elizabeth Smith
10 May 2023
Why the attack on the Kremlin may bring us closer to a nuclear war
The nightmare of a nuclear war is getting closer and closer to materializing. The attack on the Kremlin has inflamed
Elizabeth Smith
9 May 2023
Stoltenberg meets Zelensky in Kiev: “Ukraine’s place is in NATO”
An unannounced visit to Kiev to reiterate that Ukraine’s future “is in the Euro-Atlantic family” and “all allies agree on
Elizabeth Smith
21 April 2023
How the West imports Russian oil while circumventing sanctions: boom in refined products
A report by the Helsinki think tank Crea explains the “recycling” system that sees Western countries circumventing sanctions to Russia
Elizabeth Smith
19 April 2023
Xi Jinping in Moscow, second day of meetings: consolidation of partnerships and “Russia open to peace talks”
At the Kremlin second meeting today between Putin and Xi Jinping, Chinese 12-point peace plan on the table.
Elizabeth Smith
21 March 2023
Russia, Xi Jinping begins his “peace visit” to Moscow: the program and what will be discussed
Russian president welcomes his Chinese counterpart to Moscow. The state visit lasts three days, until Wednesday. The crucial day of
Elizabeth Smith
20 March 2023
The Hague, International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin: “responsible for war crimes”
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin in connection with the war
Elizabeth Smith
17 March 2023
Putin’s war: what are the real and alleged targets of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
What are Vladimir Putin’s objectives in this conflict? Why has the Kremlin embarked on a war that at first seemed
Elizabeth Smith
15 March 2023
