Russia Policy Monitor No. 2606
More drift on arms control;
What makes Putin tick?
A new Black Sea naval base;
Repurposing Russia's funds
More drift on arms control;
What makes Putin tick?
A new Black Sea naval base;
Repurposing Russia's funds
At this inflection point, with Congress having excluded aid to Ukraine from the funding bill keeping the government running, the time seems right for President Biden to make a high-profile speech that outlines America’s stakes in Ukraine and addresses the “America First” arguments against them.
The view from Moscow;
Wagner back under control - and back in Ukraine?;
Russia plans for a long war;
Moscow strengthens its ties to Tehran;
Beefing up the ranks...again
Any political effort to resolve Russia’s war against Ukraine must reckon with the special circumstances of Crimea.
Speculation surrounds Chechnya's strongman;
A deepening gold trade with Abu Dhabi;
The high cost of avoiding military service;
More signs of long-term military planning;
A fire sale in Crimea