The Kremlin has an established playbook for war and its consequences, but developments beyond its control threaten the regime’s grasp. Russian opposition politicians are saying that if the latest offensive in Donbas fails, as past attempts have, Vladimir Putin may be ready to end the war or at least call…

Russia warns that the U.S. should understand the risks stemming from the use of the nuclear-capable missile. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday (12 October) he may offer long-range Tomahawk missiles that could be used by Kyiv if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not end the war in Ukraine….

For over a decade until its termination in 2020 amid corruption scandals, Cyprus operated a controversial “golden passport” scheme. The United States has sanctioned two Cypriot passport holders as part of a major crackdown on Southeast Asian criminal networks involved in online scams and money laundering. On 14 October, the…

The two Russian largest oil companies are subject to an asset freeze, director disqualification, transport restrictions, and a ban on British trust services. Britain targeted Russia’s two largest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, and 44 shadow fleet tankers on Wednesday (15 October) in what it described as a new bid…

The President of the EU Commission praises Podgorica’s progress on accession negotiations, saying, “Incredible potential,” but now it is up to businesses to put up the money. She also stops in Srebrenica, then appeals to the Sarajevo authorities for unity. Double public appearance in Tirana 13 October for Ursula von…