India and China are two countries that have sent warm messages to Putin after his fifth reelection. Western governments have condemned the polls as a ‘undemocratic’.
There are 4 scenarios through which Vladimir Putin can retain power beyond the constitutional limits, including parliamentary reform and an economic merger with Belarus, but they don't seem viable.
The elections for Moscow City Duma, the legislative body that passes laws and agrees on the budget for the Russian capital, will be held on 8 September.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
It would be a sterling achievement for Indian diplomacy to contribute to an early ceasefire in Ukraine. The two sides are far apart, there is a stalemate, tilting towards Russia on the ground, an ever present risk of direct NATO involvement.
It would be a sterling achievement for Indian diplomacy to contribute to an early ceasefire in Ukraine. The two sides are far apart, there is a stalemate, tilting towards Russia on the ground, an ever present risk of direct NATO involvement.