"Three plus two": Budanov explains what Russia means by "Anchorage understandings"

Aliyev declares full normalization between Azerbaijan and Russia

Ilham Aliyev underscored the significance of Russia-Azerbaijan relations, both on a bilateral level and within a broader regional context

Lavrov Contests Rubio's 'No Agreement' Claim From Alaska Summit

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump discussed America's proposals on Ukraine at the Alaska summit and they were accepted by the Russian side, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.

The key to Donbass: Russia liberates Konstantinovka

The liberation of Konstantinovka opens a direct path toward Kramatorsk and Slavyansk, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Putin comments on Ukrainian strikes for first time since attacks on Moscow

I would like to say a few words about matters that are not directly related to today's specific agenda items, the Russian leader said during a video conference with members of the government.

Putin Says Border Security Zone With Ukraine ‘Significantly Expanded,’ Invokes Historical Claim on Land

Vladimir Putin said Russia's security zone along its border with Ukraine has been significantly expanded in recent months, and described the border regions as historically Russian land — a phrase that has preceded each of Russia's previous territorial annexations since 2014.

Strategic integration of islamic finance within Azerbaijan's secular framework

For over three decades, Azerbaijan has steadily positioned itself as the economic engine of the South Caucasus, driven primarily by its immense hydrocarbon wealth and a series of pragmatic geoeconomic alliances. However, as the global financial landscape pivots toward diversification and sustainable development, Baku is increasingly recognizing that long-term resilience requires exploring alternative financial architectures.

Russia and Europe: A Clash of States or Civilizations?

Russia’s current distancing from the western part of the continent followed a period of rapprochement that lasted through the first two decades after the end of the Cold War. From that period, Moscow drew two main lessons, writes Valdai Club Programme Director Anton Bespalov.

Azerbaijan's FM highlights progress in state border delimitation with Armenia

Azerbaijan's FM highlights progress in state border delimitation with Armenia

Russia Claims Capture of Key Donbass City Konstantinovka

Russia says its forces have taken Konstantinovka and reported further territorial gains in Donbass while outlining new military objectives.

[Photo] 🇷🇺🇺🇦⚡️ — Peskov stated that Gerasimov reported to the president about the liberation [...]

— Peskov stated that Gerasimov reported to the president about the liberation of Konstantinovka.This is how it looks on the maps of domestic cartographers. @Intelslava

Turkish proverb of the day: 'A single cup of coffee is remembered for forty years'

The Turkish saying, A single cup of coffee is remembered for forty years, encapsulates the essence of how thoughtful gestures can shape enduring relationships. Originating from the coffeehouse culture of the Ottoman period, this proverb reminds us that kindness and gratitude resonate over time, forging connections that transcend fleeting moments and create lasting memories.

‘Negotiations’ Are Traps – How Russia Tweaks Language to Deceive the West

Russia systematically uses language as a strategic tool to obscure its war against Ukraine, reframing aggression through terms like “special military operation,” “separatists,” and “negotiations.” Given continued support from China, backing from much of Russian society, and ongoing engagement with the US, Putin sees no reason to end the war.

Global South: Future Political and Economic Outlook

Russia’s former Foreign Minister, Yevgeny Primakov, advocated consistently for the emerging political governance and new economic architecture, ultimately replacing the ‘rules-based order’ that has been traditionally perpetuated by the Western and European countries, marginalizing the Global South. Today, that complex interplay in relations between the industrialized countries in the northern hemisphere is steadily experiencing significant [] The post Global South: Future Political and Economic Outlook appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Putin Says Russia Rejects Western Attempts to Influence Sovereign Nations

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken out against what he described as Western attempts to interfere in the affairs of sovereign nations, arguing that Moscow rejects the principles underlying the so-called rules-based international order. Putin's message was delivered to participants of the Primakov Readings international forum and was read aloud by presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. According to the Russian leader, many countries increasingly question a global system that, in his view, allows powerful states to exert pressure on others and influence their political decisions.

Medvedev: West Is Turning Armenia into Tool to Confront Russia

Medvedev: West Is Turning Armenia into Tool to Confront Russia