Russia’s State Duma has taken a controversial step that significantly expands President Vladimir Putin’s authority to conduct military operations abroad, a move that has raised alarms among international observers and regional allies alike. The legislative body approved a law that effectively removes many of the constitutional constraints on the use of force outside Russia’s borders, … Read more
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to claim not only lives but the physical remnants of the region’s cultural and familial history. In a recent escalation of the violence, a residential property—a historic estate dating back 200 years—was nearly completely destroyed following a strike by Russian military forces. The attack, which reportedly targeted a private … Read more
The Mediterranean Sea has turn into the scene of a maritime incident with significant geopolitical implications, as a Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, the Arctic Metagaz, sank on Tuesday night. The incident, occurring approximately 130 nautical miles north of the Libyan port of Sirte, has sparked accusations from Moscow that Ukraine is responsible, alleging … Read more