The View from Moscow: Putin Carefully Observes the Trump-Xi Summit
The upcoming summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is being closely monitored in Moscow amid growing tensions between Washington and Beijing. While Russia does not appear directly threatened by a potential Sino-American deescalation, the talks could shape the trajectory of the wars in Iran and Ukraine, the future of sanctions regimes, and the evolution of strategic arms control.
A Turning Point in the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
Since Donald Trump came to power, US support for Ukraine is no longer guaranteed. While Washington and Moscow seek to restore their bilateral relationship, the fighting on the ground continues, with neither side able to win decisively. However, differing priorities between the US and Russia in reaching an agreement could undermine a potential ceasefire.
The Unfinished Return: Geopolitical Implications of Russia’s Presence in Sudan, Africa and the Red Sea
After the Arab Spring of 2011, Russia gradually strengthened its geopolitical position in Africa and recently also changed its approach to Sudan, where it seeks to obtain a naval base on the eastern shores of the Red Sea.
Between “Coopetition” and Resilience: Russia-Turkey Relations in the Context of the Ukraine War
