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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 2024-10-30

Analysts warn of severe repercussions if Russia turns to nuclear weapons

Analysts are considering what will happen if Moscow strikes Ukraine with a nuclear weapon. The forecasts are unnerving, first and foremost for Russia.

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

Strategic Affairs 2024-10-30

Putin's nuclear saber rattling is reducing his wartime options

By repeatedly invoking nuclear threats, Russian President Vladimir Putin may be backing himself into a corner, analysts say.

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

Strategic Affairs 2024-10-25

Ignoring US willingness to engage in nuclear talks, Russia doubles down on threats

Russia continues to ramp up nuclear rhetoric and reject nuclear talks.

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

Strategic Affairs 2024-10-02

Russia's ominous nuclear rhetoric is backfiring, say analysts

The Kremlin's vows to use nuclear weapons are only isolating Russia on the world stage.

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

Strategic Affairs 2024-09-24

Putin issues empty nuclear threats amid failures in Ukraine

With few prospects for achieving its strategic military objectives in Ukraine, the Kremlin is resorting to desperate measures, analysts say.