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Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Strategic Affairs 2025-01-15

Russia stokes nuclear-war frenzy at home amid mass production of mobile shelters

Moscow continues its nuclear saber-rattling that began after the initial setbacks in the war against Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin's failed 'blitzkrieg.'

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Strategic Affairs 2025-01-08

Russia gains foothold in Kazakhstan's largest uranium deposit

Moscow used its leverage and exerted strong political pressure on Astana to further expand its influence in the Central Asian republic.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Strategic Affairs 2025-01-07

Iran conducts air defense drills near Natanz nuclear site

Many in the international community have condemned Iran's recent ramping up of uranium enrichment beyond any credible civilian use.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Strategic Affairs 2024-12-25

Moscow's nuclear threats aggravate economic crisis in Russia

Sanctions linked to Russia's continuing use of nuclear threats have hit ordinary Russians hard with inflation, a shortage of goods and a decline in income.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Strategic Affairs 2024-12-09

'God's gift': Russian propagandists prep populace for nuclear war

The Kremlin's nuclear rhetoric is alarming the region, but analysts cite reasons Vladimir Putin is not likely to resort to using nuclear weapons.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Strategic Affairs 2024-12-04

NATO 2.0: Russia's threats help alliance regain strategic focus 

Russia's nuclear rhetoric against Ukraine has reinvigorated NATO, which amid an existential challenge is expanding rather than quaking under the pressure.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Strategic Affairs 2024-11-25

Iran's new centrifuge plan has 'no credible peaceful rationale'

The United States, Britain, France and Germany are reacting to Iran's announcement that it would launch a 'significant series of new and advanced centrifuges of various types.'

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Strategic Affairs 2024-11-21

China may benefit from Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine

Amid increased isolation on the international stage, Russia's use of nuclear weapons would only deepen its dependence on China.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Strategic Affairs 2024-11-20

International community slams Russia for escalation of nuclear rhetoric

Vladimir Putin and his deputies repeatedly issue nuclear threats as the Russian invasion of Ukraine struggles to advance.

Corruption is just one of many mounting challenges Russia faces as the invasion of its smaller neighbor drags into its fourth year, a report finds.

Strategic Affairs 2024-11-20

Iranian regime insider warns of 24-hour nuclear capability

The Iranian nuclear program is 'unstoppable,' said a former adviser to Ali Khamenei, as its stockpile of enrichment uranium reaches all-time high levels.