In Episode 1606 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Ukraine's value to Putin, how the Kremlin is trying to strike a deal with Trump, and where China comes in.
The aspirations of the Russian elite and the failure of the state machinery to meet their lofty goals define Moscow’s actions today, says Stanford professor Stephen Kotkin.
The Washington Post reported the two men spoke about peace in Europe, while Trump expressed interest in follow-up conversations to discuss resolution of Ukraine war.
The Kremlin earlier welcomed Trump's claim that he could negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine 'in 24 hours' but emphasised that it would wait for concrete policy steps.
Burns and Naryshkin have maintained contact since Ukraine-Russia war began, even though ties between the two countries are at their lowest point since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.
Biden’s speech means to rally allies and showcase his role on the world stage ahead of a 2024 re-election campaign focused on healing divisions at home and abroad.
Over 120 countries have joined an international treaty prohibiting the weapons, while Russia, Ukraine, and U.S. have chosen not to endorse the agreement.
The US Secretary of State said the conflict has divided and distracted Russians, which might make it difficult for Putin to justify his Ukraine war to them.
Gershkovich, a US citizen, was arrested in March on espionage charges after Russia's FSB security service accused him of collecting military secrets in the city of Yekaterinburg.
The Satellite Communication vertical is expected to contribute approximately $14.9 billion by 2033, with $12.7 billion projected from the domestic market and $2.2 billion from exports.
In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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