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

Vladimir Putin’s worldview, forged in the rigid, zero-sum logic of Soviet-era geopolitics, is central to this strategy. His ...

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

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

The EU must urgently tackle security threats, economic rivalry, migration and internal divisions to regain global influence ...

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 ...

Despite global shifts, analysts agree the US dollar’s reserve currency status is unlikely to be replaced for decades.

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.

France’s withdrawal signals the decline of its traditional cultural and political dominance in Francophone Africa. The ...

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 ...

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.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, threatened Russia with secondary trade tariffs if the Kremlin does not agree to end the war. RBC-Ukraine analyzes under what conditions this pressure ...