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July 16, 2025
Russia — The Unreliable Ally
The Kremlin is very good at demanding support from its supposed friends, and very bad at offering anything much in return.
June 27, 2025
Fight or Die: Grim Options for Russia’s Wounded
Russian military casualties in Ukraine have now passed a million, a bloody moment aggravated by poor medical treatment.
June 9, 2025
Your Money or Your Life: Russia’s Frontline Robbery
Cash is a big attraction for Russian men to fight in Ukraine, but rampant corruption and the bribes needed to stay alive are lowering the appeal.
May 28, 2025
Putin Can’t Afford an Endless War
Russia’s economy and companies are struggling, and Vladimir Putin needs peace more than he is willing to admit. Ukraine and its allies should negotiate accordingly.
May 12, 2025
Russia Alienates Central Asia
Russia’s economic hold over Central Asia is slipping and it is relinquishing its position as regional security guarantor. Throwing its weight around is not helping.
April 21, 2025
The Harsh Realities of Russian-Occupied Ukraine
The Kremlin proclaims “the restoration of new regions” in occupied Ukraine, but the reality is worsening poverty and lawlessness as Russia’s economic problems grow.