December 2024
Putin embarrassed on home turf with deadly scooter bomb
The murder of a top Russian general in Moscow is Ukraine’s most significant assassination so far.
November 2024
Five scenarios that could trigger Putin to launch a nuclear attack
The Kremlin has revised its nuclear policy. Does that make the use of atomic weapons more likely?
August 2024
Ukraine launches ‘one of largest’ drone attacks on Moscow
The attack on the Russian capital was part of a broader Ukrainian drone strike across regions in Russia.
March 2024
‘Tortured’ suspects appear in Moscow court as Russia mourns
Three of the four men were officially identified as citizens of Tajikistan, according to Russian media. They appeared in court badly bruised and disorientated.
Putin set for poll victory as Ukraine launches drone attacks
Vladimir Putin is set to win another six years in power in an election marked by Ukraine’s efforts to sabotage the poll with drone attacks on Russian soil.
October 2023
The Russia-Iran axis is fomenting war in the Middle East
The devastating onslaught against Israel is not the work of terrorists fighting alone. They are willing tools of a partnership that wants to foment war and chaos.
July 2023
To become president, Zelensky had to learn Ukrainian
How Ukraine’s Russian-speaking leader went from television provocateur to wartime president.
February 2023
US warns China against providing lethal aid to Russia
Western fears of China helping to arm Russia come as Moscow’s forces struggle to make gains around key objectives in eastern Ukraine.
October 2022
Mediocre courtiers to crafty thugs: Who could replace Putin?
Speculation about the theoretical downfall of Russia’s leader has grown after multiple battlefield defeats and national fury over a botched military mobilisation.
March 2022
Putin adviser quits over Ukraine war and leaves Russia
Anatoly Chubais is the highest-ranking government figure to resign since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
February 2022
Why Europe must wean itself off Russian gas
Europe’s dependency on Russia’s gas is acute. The Ukrainian war will change that, but it will take many years.
January 2022
How the Australian Open showcased real life in all its glory
It didn’t start well thanks to omicron and the Djokovic imbroglio, but this year’s tournament has turned into one of the country’s most spectacular Opens so far.
Why Russia might appeal to dividend hunters
Investors targeting dividend yield in some of the biggest Russian companies will find their interests may be aligned with those of Vladimir Putin and his finance ministry.
November 2021
Putin’s priority is selling gas, not waging war
Despite piling the pressure on to Ukraine, it is really the Russian leader who is being kept in suspense on the fate of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline
January 2020
Putin’s political overhaul kills the competition
The Russian leader has made it clear he has many options to retain power.
What Putin’s revamp means for Russia
Vladimir Putin has announced the most sweeping political changes in Russia in almost three decades. What's he up to?