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As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

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.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

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.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

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.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

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.'

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

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.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

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.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

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.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Strategic Affairs 2024-11-19

Putin signs decree broadening rules on Russia's use of nuclear arms

The new doctrine outlines that Russia will consider using nuclear weapons against a non-nuclear state if they are supported by nuclear powers.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Strategic Affairs 2024-11-13

Russia plays dangerous game with Ukrainian nuclear power plants

Russia continues to endanger Ukrainian nuclear power plants with drones and missiles, creating new threats to their safe operation and risking a second Chernobyl, say analysts.

As Moscow faces sanctions and diplomatic isolation from the West over its invasion of Ukraine, it is aggressively seeking influence in Africa.

Strategic Affairs 2024-10-31

North Korea ICBM test sends message about Russian alliance, analysts say

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be signalling that the North Korea-Russia alliance is, in essence, a nuclear alliance, by testing weaponry before sending it to the Kremlin.