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Russia and North Korea Forge Strategic Partnership: A New Era of Cooperation Amid Global Tensions

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Russia and North Korea Forge Strategic Partnership: A New Era of Cooperation Amid Global Tensions.

A Landmark Agreement In a move that could redefine geopolitical dynamics, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a strategic partnership agreement, pledging mutual aid against aggression. This historic deal, signed in Hanoi, Vietnam, represents the strongest connection between Moscow and Pyongyang since the Cold War. As both nations face … Read more

Russia’s economy is better than expected, but not out of the woods

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People walk past a newly opened Maag store, a former Zara flagship store, in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. The economy’s resilience in the face of bruising Western sanctions is a major factor behind President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power in Russia.

Russia’s economy is better than expected, but not out of the woods   To what extent do sanctions work when dealing with noncompliant countries? Reports that Russia’s economy is doing better than anticipated two years after the United States and the European Union placed broad sanctions on it have reignited discussions of this topic. The … Read more

The Russian election is rigged – but there could still be surprises for Putin

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The vote this weekend will be among the least savoury and most predictable renditions of the democratic process.

Yes, the Russian election is rigged – but there could still be surprises for Putin   Russia’s presidential election has received comparatively little international attention in an election year that is seeing over 60 countries go to the polls, including the US, India, and maybe the UK. Indeed, this weekend’s vote will be one of … Read more

Navalny’s Mother Says Authorities Are ‘Blackmailing’ Her Over Son’s Remains

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Aleksei A. Navalny died of natural causes, the Russian authorities have told her, and they will not release his remains unless she agrees to a “secret funeral.”   Aleksei A. Navalny, the leader of the opposition, passed away on Thursday, but his mother must approve of a “secret funeral” before his body can be released, … Read more

Navalny’s widow accuses Putin of killing him and vows to continue his work

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  On Monday, the Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny’s widow declared that she will take up her husband’s legacy for a “happy, beautiful Russia” and held President Vladimir Putin accountable for his demise. In an eight-minute video that she shared on her late husband’s social media accounts on Monday, Yulia Navalnaya said that Putin had … Read more