Russian parliament to discuss recognition of breakaway Ukrainian regions
Draft resolution submitted by Communist Party and supported by United Russia party referred to parliamentary committee By Ali Cura Russia’s…
EU announces N21bn employment scheme, €820m digital economy package for Nigeria
By Eromosele Abiodun and Deji Elumoye The European Union (EU) on Monday announced funding of €44 million (N21billion) for the…
Why Putin won’t ever let Ukraine be Finland
•Why a widely touted model for Ukrainian neutrality won’t work to stop a Russian invasion. By Caroline de Gruyter The idea…
Infographic: Why aeroplanes avoid eastern Ukraine
•Airlines have stayed clear of eastern Ukraine since 2014 after MH17 was shot down. By Mohammed Haddad The sparse skies over…
Ukraine: Russia says dialogue with West to avoid war ‘not exhausted’, NATO agrees
•Russian foreign minister proposes to continue and expand talks on security guarantees •Defense minister says some of exercises closing to…
Why Russia belongs at the center of Europe
•NATO and the European Union have reached their limits. Here’s what should come next. By Anatol Lieven The Western attempt to…
Ukraine: Why mediation keeps failing and what Russian invasion would look like
•It’s not just about Moscow and Kyiv but the entire Russia-West relationship. By Eugene Chausovsky As military buildups continue by both…
How to make a deal with Putin…and save Europe from war
•Only a Comprehensive Pact Can Avoid War By Michael McFall ladimir Putin has the world on edge. The Russian president has…
The Backstory: France on the World Stage
French President Emmanuel Macron met with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week in an attempt to ease the standoff with…
Baltic citizens worry they’re next on Russia’s menu
•Moscow’s aggression has stirred old fears in its neighbors. By Kristaps Andrejsons It has been a turbulent few months in the…