The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Strategic Affairs 2025-03-18

Russia escalates meddling in Romania, Bosnia in bid to destabilize Europe

As the two countries push closer to the West, Moscow is interfering in their politics to sow chaos and challenge NATO's influence in the region, say analysts.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Strategic Affairs 2025-03-10

N. Korea reveals submarine development as Kim doubles down on nuclear arsenal

This move marks the first time the nuclear-armed country has revealed construction of an alleged ballistic missile submarine.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Strategic Affairs 2025-03-07

Iran exploiting Sudan's civil war for strategic Red Sea access: report

While Tehran has voiced support for Sudan's embattled government and promised investment, a military arrangement could be its real endgame.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Strategic Affairs 2025-03-03

Is Russia preparing for war with NATO?

Moscow's plans to send up to 100,000 troops to Belarus this year augur a possible preparation for invading Europe, observers say.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Strategic Affairs 2025-02-14

Russian drone hits Chernobyl's protective dome: Ukraine

Time-stamped Ukrainian footage showed an explosion beside the dome holding in the ruined power plant's deadly radiation.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Strategic Affairs 2025-02-12

Kazakhstan's tough decision: should Russia build its nuclear power plants?

After imposing its nuclear technology, Russia would consolidate control over Kazakhstan’s energy industry for decades to come, analysts warn.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Strategic Affairs 2025-01-30

North Korea's Kim vows nuclear expansion as clash with enemies 'inevitable'

The provocative comments come amid increasing concern that Russia may be providing the country with assistance in developing weapons of mass destruction.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

Strategic Affairs 2025-01-29

From threat to denial: Russia shifts nuclear narrative in bid to blame West for tensions

With its nuclear extortion, Russia has crossed more than one red line during its invasion of Ukraine and drastically weakened itself, say analysts.

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

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.'

The announcement comes more than three and a half years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Macron and other French officials warning that Moscow risks not stopping at Ukraine's borders.

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.