In the last few years, Russian influence has seen tremendous growth in Africa, particularly after the formation of the BRICS group of nations. This has led many to deduce that the West is slowly ...

Mr. Putin appears to be caught in the same dilemma, between seizing as much as possible and legitimizing at least part of ...

US President Donald Trump has said he will slash the 50-day deadline he gave for Russia’s Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire ...

As historical ties to the Soviet Union fade, Russia's influence in southern Africa is diminishing, prompting concerns about the future of diplomatic relations and soft power in the region.

With Azerbaijan defying Russia, the Caucasus region has the opportunity to clinch a historic peace deal and move closer to ...

Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina and her deputy Alexei Zabotkin addressed a news conference on Friday after ...

The Bank of Russia cut its key rate to 18% from 20% on Friday, having lowered borrowing costs in early June for the first time since 2022. That was a larger cut than investors had expected.

A deepening spat between Russia and Azerbaijan shows Vladimir Putin's waning influence in the South Caucasus, analysts have ...

Azerbaijani-Russian relations face their worst crisis in decades, fueled by geopolitical rivalry, energy competition, media warfare, and Russia’s aggression, culminating in a deadly airliner incident ...

Vladimir Putin’s “colossal error” in Ukraine is setting the stage for a potential collapse of the Russian Federation, ...

Explore how the rise of the BRICS bloc is challenging France's historical dominance in West Africa, reshaping political, economic, and military alliances in the region.

Despite a recent, more aggressive peace overture from President Trump, Vladimir Putin is doubling down on his disastrous war in Ukraine, signaling a commitment driven by “emotional obstinacy.” -The ...