Letter From the Editors

FEATURED NEWS STORIES

Russians React to Partial Mobilization (read an article from this feature online for FREE)

Russian Parliament Votes to Annex New Regions

THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Politics

When Kadyrov Speaks, Prigozhin Echoes
Meduza: Kadyrov, Prigozhin Emerge as Leaders of ‘War Party’ in Intraelite Power Struggle

OTHER POST-SOVIET STATES

Interstate Relations

Untangling the Caucasian Knot
Ekspert: Time is Running Out for Armenia and Azerbaijan to End Crisis

Kazakhstan

‘Russians Are Generally Greeted Here With Hot Tea, Not Xenophobic Cries’
Shatalov: Kazakhstan Will Welcome Russian Refugees but Also Try to Preserve Partnership With Russia

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Foreign Economic Relations

Goodbye, Pax Americana?
Krutakov: US’s Pipeline Terrorism Is an Precedented, Bid to Remain Energy Power Center

OPEC+ Compensates Russia for Losses From EU Decisions
OPEC+ Cuts Oil Output, Benefiting Russia; Biden Administration Cries Foul

China

Chinese Leader Promises People Miracle, but Not Right Away
Experts: Xi’s Latest Article May Indicate Return of Classic Marxism, Ambitious Foreign Policy

Iran

From One Protest
Mahsa Amini’s Death Following Morality Police Arrest Sparks Nationwide Outrage