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Russia-Ukraine | Wagner forces under attack by Russian Army

A rapidly evolving situation is unfolding near the city of Rostov in Russia, with reports on social media suggesting that the Russian Army has launched airstrikes against a group of 20,000 Wagner soldiers led by Yevgeny Prigozhin. What we know so…   Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password Remember Me     Forgot […]

Russia-Ukraine | Kosovo-Serbia

Russia-Ukraine | Kosovo-Serbia | Speevr

New CSIS study reveals weakness in Russian fortifications ahead of Ukrainian counteroffensive. Why tensions between Kosovo and Serbia led us to raise the alarm a month ago.

RUSSIA/UKRAINE: US-German deal on Nord Stream 2 gives Moscow leverage over Kyiv

RUSSIA/UKRAINE: US-German deal on Nord Stream 2 gives Moscow leverage over Kyiv | Speevr

The US-German agreement allowing the completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline represents a political victory for Moscow. Nord Stream 2 is expected to substantially lower Russian gas shipments through Ukraine after 2024 thereby limiting Kyiv’s revenue from transit and heigh…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

RUSSIA/EUROPE: Gas exports curbed by commercial and geopolitical considerations

RUSSIA/EUROPE: Gas exports curbed by commercial and geopolitical considerations | Speevr

Record-high natural gas prices and fears of looming shortages in Europe are raising questions about Russia’s reluctance to increase its gas shipments. However, Gazprom’s strategy is consistent with the company’s established preference for long-term supply contracts over sp…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

RUSSIA: Implications of United Russia’s expected victory

RUSSIA: Implications of United Russia’s expected victory | Speevr

The State Duma election resulted in a widely anticipated victory of the ruling United Russia (UR) party, which is on track to retain a constitutional two- thirds majority in the 450-seat lower chamber of parliament. However, the vote cannot be considered as free and fair, while U…   Become a member to read the rest […]

RUSSIA: Upcoming State Duma election heralds more authoritarianism

RUSSIA: Upcoming State Duma election heralds more authoritarianism | Speevr

The ruling United Russia (UR) party is set to achieve a convincing victory in the upcoming election to the State Duma (lower house of parliament) on 17-19 September. The Kremlin’s objective is to retain a constitutional majority, ensure the vote’s legitimacy, and avoid large-scal…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

AFGHANISTAN: China and Russia look for gains, but terrorism a rising worry

AFGHANISTAN: China and Russia look for gains, but terrorism a rising worry | Speevr

China and Russia will build on the disorderly US withdrawal from Afghanistan to strike their own relationship with the new regime, protect their respective regional interests, and undermine US global influence. The return of the Taliban to power is a boost to terrorist gro…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

RUSSIA/UKRAINE: US-German deal on Nord Stream 2 gives Moscow leverage over Kyiv

RUSSIA/UKRAINE: US-German deal on Nord Stream 2 gives Moscow leverage over Kyiv | Speevr

The US-German agreement allowing the completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline represents a political victory for Moscow. Nord Stream 2 is expected to substantially lower Russian gas shipments through Ukraine after 2024 thereby limiting Kyiv’s revenue from transit and heigh…   Become a member to read the rest of this article