Letter From the Editors (FREE content)
FEATURED NEWS STORIES
Moscow Accuses Kiev of Hitting Civilian Target
Russian Armed Forces Proceed With Systematic Strikes Against Kiev – Complete Text of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Statement
‘Retaliatory Strike’ Once Again Forces Ukraine to Ask Partners for Help
Ryabkov’s Key Statements on Warning the U.S. and Striking Kiev
Easy Silence
Ukraine Seals the Deal for Gripens – But How Much Difference Will It Make in the War?
Putin, Tokayev Cement Ties in Astana
Key Statements by Putin and Tokayev Following Signing of Friendship Treaty
One Nuclear Power Plant and Seven Pillars
Moscow and Astana Agree on Terms of Good-Neighborly Relations
THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
The Economy
Systemic Crisis Predicted for Russian Economy (FREE content)
Russia’s Economic Crisis Deepens as Central Bank, Finance Ministry Policies at Odds
Political Parties/Blocs
Minor Parties Emerge From Campaign Shadows
NG: Minor Parties Take Spotlight in State Duma Race as Kremlin Seeks Appearance of Competition
Military Affairs
European Security: A Requirement of the Times and a Pressing Necessity
Russian Security Council Hosts International Security Forum for Global South Countries
Society
The Kids Aren’t Alright: Rights Groups Warn of Mounting Pressure on Children in Russia
Rights Groups Warn of Growing Political, Legal Pressures on Children in Russia
Public Attitudes
As The World Speculates, Here’s What Russians Are Actually Talking About
Anonymous Author: For People Living in Autocracies, Everyday Life Takes Precedence Over Protest
OTHER POST-SOVIET STATES
Armenia
Price for Choosing EU Over Eaeu Not Too High for Pashinyan
Gamova: After Putin Threatens Gas Preferences, Pashinyan Doubles Down on EU Intentions
Moldova
Symmetrical Strictness
Bodishteanu: Appellate Court’s Decision to Uphold Gutul Verdict a Case of Selective Law Enforcement
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Arms Control and Nonproliferation
They Don’t Care About Treaties
Deputy FM Ryabkov: Russia Has Tabled Arms Treaty Talks With US for Now
Japan
Tokyo’s Wish List
Izvestia: Despite Denying Energy Talks, Japanese Delegation in Russia for First Time Since 2022
Hungary
‘De-Orbanization’ Begins in Hungary
PM Magyar Submits Constitutional Amendments for Review, Launching Process of ‘De-Orbanization’
Nicaragua
When Will It Be Nicaragua’s Turn?
Ortega, Murillo Attempt to Ease Tensions With US in Hopes of Avoiding Maduro’s Fate