Russia

Khartoum’s autocratic enabler: Russia in Sudan

Western leaders can prevent Sudan’s military from drifting further into dependence on the Kremlin. To achieve this, they will need to take a more assertive approach to supporting the country’s protest movement and dealing with its military

Why Russia could invade Ukraine again

Many European leaders do not seem to grasp the seriousness of this moment in the Ukrainian conflict. Unless the West makes a greater effort to counter Russian military coercion, there is no guarantee that Russia will stop with Ukraine

The Ossetian neverendum

South Ossetia is in a precarious position, but as far as the locals are concerned, Russia is the only saviour

Abkhazia – Russia’s tight embrace

What role does Russia play in the Abkhazia? To the northlies the Caucasian mountain range, to the east lies Georgia with which Abkhazia fought a war, and to the south lies the Black Sea. To the northwest lies its protector – Russia

The Donbas: Back in the USSR

What role does Russia play in the Donbas? Did the local population rise up against Kyiv in the name of Novorossiya?