Russia’s Wagner Group and Its Influence on the Belarus-Ukraine Dynamic
Recent developments in Ukraine have captured the world’s attention, primarily centered around the country’s efforts to conduct a counteroffensive against Russian forces. Ukrainian, during a national address, expressed his concern about the substantial resources Russia is dedicating to halt Ukraine’s military campaign in the country’s south and east. The Ukrainian operation, aimed at pushing back […]
China Dethrones Japan, Becomes the World’s Biggest Car Exporter
China has claimed the title of the world’s largest exporter of cars, surpassing Japan in the first quarter of the year, according to China’s General Administration of Customs. It reported an export volume of 1.07 million vehicles in this period, marking a significant 58% increase from the first quarter of 2022. Meanwhile, Japan’s vehicle exports […]
Russian Government Detains Lawyer Representing Navalny
On Friday, Russian security officers arrested and detained high-profile lawyer Ivan Pavlov. The human-rights attorney believed that his arrest is closely related to his client, Alexei Navalny. Politically Motivated Just last week, authorities launched a criminal investigation against the prominent lawyer. According to the complaint, Pavlov had allegedly disclosed confidential information in his previous case […]
Biden Called Putin a “Killer,” Russian Leader Retaliates
On Thursday, Vladimir Putin lashed out against U.S. President Joe Biden after he accused the Russian leader of being a “killer.” Putin claimed that Biden’s comment put a strain on the two countries. He revealed that the situation is “very bad,” and that Russia must take a step back and analyze its U.S. relations. In […]
U.S and EU impose co-ordinated sanctions on Russia over Navalny’s poisoning and arrest
The US government on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Russian individuals and entities over the poisoning of prominent opposition figure Alexei Navalny with a banned chemical substance. The sanctions target seven senior Russian officials, including Alexander Bortnikov, the head of the country’s main intelligence agency, the FSB. Other officials include Andrei Yarin, chief of the Kremlin‘s […]
Explainer: What are Russia’s Pro-Navalny protests and how the world is responding to them
Valentine’s day in Russia was marked with another round of protests by the supporters of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Supporters held candle-lit mini-demonstrations in residential courtyards across Russia on Sunday and posted photos on social media with the hashtag #LoveIsStrongerThanFear in Russian. The demonstrations were the latest in a series of protests that have […]
Russia Sends Plane Full of Medical Supplies to US
Last Wednesday, a Russian-sent military transport airplane full of medical supplies and sanitary equipment took off from Moscow airfield. The plane has landed at the John F. Kennedy airport in New York. It was intended as a medical aid from Russia, after a conversation between Trump and Putin on Monday, according to the latest reports. […]