The region no longer needs to distance itself from Russia or commit to democratic reforms to court American investment.

Desperate to fund the war as the economy flags, the Kremlin is piling pressure on entrepreneurs. Here's the story of one man pondering his future.

Kyiv’s strike campaign against oil refineries has inflicted serious — but likely not critical — damage to the country’s fuel production.

A blackout at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant coincided with World Atomic Week and an IAEA visit, suggesting Moscow is trying to project control.

It seems that Putin chose to curb Krasnov’s enthusiasm and protect the system from his FSB comrades and a young wolf with ideas above his station.

When Metropolitan Tikhon hails Charlie Kirk as a Christian model, it’s less theology than geopolitics.

Russia trumpets any chance to cozy up to China. But for Beijing, Russia is not top of the priority list.

Fuel rationing hits ordinary Russians directly. Though state media blames bad weather, history shows that excuses can only go so far.

Russia’s billionaires once rivaled Microsoft & Bill Gates. Today, just six remain in the global Top 100, trapped at home and stripped of global influence...

It is increasingly obvious that Europe, Ukraine, and Russia will be the main losers of this war. Trump's America is willing to let that happen.

Russia was overshadowed at its own party — and ended up with a winner that many pro-war patriots think should be behind bars.

A painless return to the civilian model is impossible: no amount of fortune can override the laws of economics.

Despite rumors that he opposed the war in Ukraine, that Dmitry Kozak did not build his own power circles might grant him a quiet post-politics life.

The Al-Sharaa government ultimately wants to establish control over the entire territory of Syria. Over time, Russia’s presence will become an obstacle...

The scandal resembles when the Kremlin attacked a TV channel that satirized Putin — and even the liberal media acted like it was acceptable.

Combining military provocation with propaganda is a typical Kremlin tactic. The West must harden its defenses or face further attacks.

Parents cannot just assume that their children will not be affected by attempts to brainwash them. They must take decisive action.

Trump pressuring the EU to put secondary sanctions on China in return for more U.S. sanctions collapses under the weight of its ridiculousness.