After Navalny’s death, the West must get tougher on Putin – POLITICO
So, how did the world respond to this violation of a neighbor’s sovereignty? U.S. President Donald Trump made a congratulatory phone call, as did then…
Putin’s attack dogs target ‘almost naked’ pop stars in Russia’s new culture war – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. As New Year dawned in Moscow, some of Russia’s top celebrities will have woken…
Putin has ‘no interest’ in attacking NATO, calls Biden’s warning ‘nonsense’ – POLITICO
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow has “no interest” in attacking a NATO member and called U.S. President Joe Biden's warning that Russia would do…
Moscow adds Meta spokesperson to criminal wanted list, TASS reports – POLITICO
Russia's interior ministry has added the spokesperson of U.S. tech giant Meta Andy Stone to its wanted list, Russian state-owned news agency TASS reported. Stone…
Putin rakes in extra €1B for his war chest via Bulgaria sanctions loophole – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — The Kremlin raked in an extra €1 billion for its war effort this year after Russia’s largest private oil firm exploited loopholes in…
Ukraine is ‘freaking out’ as McCarthy chaos threatens US aid – POLITICO
KYIV – After a year and a half of war, Ukraine’s leaders now have a new reason to worry: Mounting political chaos in America is…
Who are the G20’s bad guys now? – POLITICO
NEW DELHI — When world leaders gather at the G20 summit on Saturday morning, the smiles may be more awkward than usual. While China’s Xi…
Give Russia security guarantees for lasting peace in Ukraine, Hungary says – POLITICO
The West should give Russia security guarantees and ban Ukraine from joining NATO, a senior Hungarian minister said on Sunday in comments likely to further…
Ukraine cries foul as fuels refined from Russian oil pour into the EU – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Diesel, kerosene and other fuels refined from Russian crude are flooding into Europe, prompting…
Putin can’t count on his friends in Italy anymore – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. When Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni walks into the Oval Office on Thursday, her…
China secretly sends enough gear to Russia to equip an army – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The pictures posted on the Chinese company’s website show a tall, Caucasian man with…
French-Russian nuclear relations turn radioactive – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Pressure is building on France to fully cut ties with Russia's atomic…
On eve of war anniversary, EU fails to finalize Russia sanctions deal – POLITICO
The EU has failed to sign off on a much-anticipated round of sanctions against Russia, leaving the bloc struggling to finalize a deal in time…
Meet the Russian shadow delegation in Munich – POLITICO
MUNICH — “I’ve discovered I’m popular with Munich taxi drivers,” chortled Mikhail Khodorkovsky. He’s surprised they recognize him. They have been peppering him with questions…
Russia’s oil revenues plunge as EU’s oil war enters round 2 – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The EU’s energy war with Russia has entered a new phase — and there…
The delayed impact of the EU’s wartime sanctions on Russia – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. The EU was quick to hit Russia with sanctions after Vladimir Putin launched the…
Russian diamonds lose their sparkle in Europe – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. In the European bubble in Brussels, diamonds aren’t anyone’s best friend anymore. The Belgian…
The one relationship Russia and the West just can’t break – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. SAINT-PAUL-LEZ-DURANCE, France — Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine has ripped apart Moscow's ties with…