The Biden administration is preparing to launch a concerted effort to weaken the global influence of Russian state-controlled media outlet RT (formerly known as Russia Today), following revelations that the …
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SECURITY & DEFENCEHUMAN RIGHTSPOLITICS
Massive Prisoner Exchange Between the West and Russia in Ankara: A Diplomatic Breakthrough or Security Compromise?
On 1 August, Ankara witnessed the most significant prisoner exchange between the West and Russia since the end of the Cold War. The exchange saw the release of several hostages …
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The Wall Street Journal, citing sources within Western intelligence agencies, has reported that Russian state officials based in Vienna paid assassins for the murder of Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov. Kuzminov …
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BUSINESS & ECONOMYENERGYSECURITY & DEFENCE
Russian Oil Production Expected to Remain Stable Despite Sanctions
Oil production in Russia is projected to remain stable over the next five years, despite international sanctions, as the state-owned company PJSC “Rosneft” begins extraction at a new major Arctic …