Prigozhin's Insurgency: The War Putin Wanted Now Threatens His Rule
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Dictatorships seem stable up until the moment they no longer are․ After the failed uprising of the Wagner troops, Vladimir Putin's system is looking wobbly․ Suddenly, a Russia without him is conceivable․
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Dictatorships seem stable up until the moment they no longer are․ After the failed uprising of the Wagner troops, Vladimir Putin's system is looking wobbly․ Suddenly, a Russia without him is conceivable․
Another Stumble: German Intelligence Criticized for Slow Handling of Russian Coup Attempt
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Germany's foreign intelligence agency, the BND, is under fire for learning too late about the recent Wagner Group coup attempt in Russia․ It's possible the agency's head could soon be out as a result of the late response, which many see as one too many․
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Germany's foreign intelligence agency, the BND, is under fire for learning too late about the recent Wagner Group coup attempt in Russia․ It's possible the agency's head could soon be out as a result of the late response, which many see as one too many․
Putin's Vassal: Belarus in the Inner-Russian Power Struggle
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Alexander Lukashenko managed to shine as a mediator in Putin's conflict with the Wagner Group․ That triumph, though, should not obscure the fact that the Belarusian ruler is nothing more than a vassal of Moscow․
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Alexander Lukashenko managed to shine as a mediator in Putin's conflict with the Wagner Group․ That triumph, though, should not obscure the fact that the Belarusian ruler is nothing more than a vassal of Moscow․
A Strategic Baltic Archipelago: What Happens If Russia Attacks Finland's Åland Islands?
#International #Europe #Finland #Russia #EuropeanUnion
Finland's Åland islands have been demilitarized for over a century as part of a peace treaty with Russia․ Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, though, the agreement has come under intense scrutiny․ Protests are held almost daily in front of the Russian Consulate in the capital city of the autonomous territory․
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Finland's Åland islands have been demilitarized for over a century as part of a peace treaty with Russia․ Since Moscow invaded Ukraine, though, the agreement has come under intense scrutiny․ Protests are held almost daily in front of the Russian Consulate in the capital city of the autonomous territory․
Western Support for Kyiv: It's Now or Never For Ukraine
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The Ukrainian counteroffensive has bogged down and soldiers have been able to do little to counter Russia's firepower․ At next week's NATO summit, the West must decide how much a victory over Putin is worth and finally get serious about delivering urgently needed weapons systems․
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The Ukrainian counteroffensive has bogged down and soldiers have been able to do little to counter Russia's firepower․ At next week's NATO summit, the West must decide how much a victory over Putin is worth and finally get serious about delivering urgently needed weapons systems․
Interview with Mikhail Khodorkovsky: "There Is No Other Option But To Take Up Arms"
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The democratic opposition must take up arms to depose Vladimir Putin, says former oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky․ In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, he argues that an autocrat with little regard for human life cannot be defeated through peaceful means․
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The democratic opposition must take up arms to depose Vladimir Putin, says former oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky․ In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, he argues that an autocrat with little regard for human life cannot be defeated through peaceful means․
Germany - Pro-Russian AfD Worker: Moscow's Man in the Bundestag
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A pro-Russian activist with close ties to Moscow works for an AfD member of the federal parliament, giving him access to the seat of German democracy․ Security authorities are alarmed by the man, who holds both German and Russian citizenship․ Nevertheless, it seems there is little they can do․
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A pro-Russian activist with close ties to Moscow works for an AfD member of the federal parliament, giving him access to the seat of German democracy․ Security authorities are alarmed by the man, who holds both German and Russian citizenship․ Nevertheless, it seems there is little they can do․
A Race Between the World Powers: Can the West Regain Its Lost Footing in Africa?
#International #World #Africa #EuropeanUnion #China #Russia #FossilFuels #NaturalResources #NaturalGas
This week, leaders from 17 African countries will be guests of Vladimir Putin․ Alongside Russia, all the major powers are vying for influence and raw materials on the continent․ The conditions are increasingly dictated by the Africans themselves, with the West often coming away empty-handed․
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This week, leaders from 17 African countries will be guests of Vladimir Putin․ Alongside Russia, all the major powers are vying for influence and raw materials on the continent․ The conditions are increasingly dictated by the Africans themselves, with the West often coming away empty-handed․
The Kremlin's Friends in Germany:
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A pro-Russian activist sought support from Moscow for a lawsuit by the far-right AfD party, DER SPIEGEL has learned․ They aim of the legal complaint was to delay German arms deliveries to Ukraine․
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A pro-Russian activist sought support from Moscow for a lawsuit by the far-right AfD party, DER SPIEGEL has learned․ They aim of the legal complaint was to delay German arms deliveries to Ukraine․
Germany: Secret Messages Document Moscow Contacts with Staffer of Far-Right AfD
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A pro-Russian activist who works for a politician from the far-right AfD party, sought support from Moscow for a lawsuit against the German government, DER SPIEGEL has learned․ They aim of the legal complaint was to delay German arms deliveries to Ukraine․
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A pro-Russian activist who works for a politician from the far-right AfD party, sought support from Moscow for a lawsuit against the German government, DER SPIEGEL has learned․ They aim of the legal complaint was to delay German arms deliveries to Ukraine․
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić: Playing With Fire in Belgrade
#International #Europe #Serbia #Kosovo #Balkans #Russia #VladimirPutin
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić cultivates a modest image, but his vision of a "Serbian World" has deep implications for peace in the Balkans․ The West continues to view him as a negotiating partner even as he seems to take a page out of Vladimir Putin's playbook․
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić cultivates a modest image, but his vision of a "Serbian World" has deep implications for peace in the Balkans․ The West continues to view him as a negotiating partner even as he seems to take a page out of Vladimir Putin's playbook․
Profile of a Fallen Ukrainian Soldier: "He Never Wanted Us to Cry"
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Thousands of young men have lost their lives in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine․ One of them was 24-year-old Ukrainian soldier Ruslan Babinets․ His family recalls the day they saw him for the last time․
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Thousands of young men have lost their lives in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine․ One of them was 24-year-old Ukrainian soldier Ruslan Babinets․ His family recalls the day they saw him for the last time․
Investigating the Attack on Nord Stream: All the Clues Point Toward Kyiv
#International #GasPipelines #NordStream #Ukraine #Russia #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #GermanForeignPolicy
It's a spy thriller that has the potential to change the course of international politics: A year ago, a secret commando blew up the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea․ Since then, investigators have been searching for the perpetrators․ The leads they have found are extremely politically sensitive․
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It's a spy thriller that has the potential to change the course of international politics: A year ago, a secret commando blew up the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea․ Since then, investigators have been searching for the perpetrators․ The leads they have found are extremely politically sensitive․
Spying and Sabotage at the OSCE: How Russia Is Paralyzing Europe's Peace Organization
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The long-established Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is threatening to disintegrate because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine․ Critics claim Moscow is infiltrating the organization and sabotaging its work in ensuring European peace and stability․
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The long-established Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is threatening to disintegrate because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine․ Critics claim Moscow is infiltrating the organization and sabotaging its work in ensuring European peace and stability․
An Oasis in the Middle of the Ukraine War: The Pike - and the Drones - Come at Night
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Sometimes the noise is distant artillery, at others it's the lawnmower next door: In the far east of Ukraine, on a river meandering its way through the forests, there is a village where people can take a break from war․ But it is never far away․
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Sometimes the noise is distant artillery, at others it's the lawnmower next door: In the far east of Ukraine, on a river meandering its way through the forests, there is a village where people can take a break from war․ But it is never far away․
Russia's Scorched Earth Policy in Ukraine: A Trip to the Dried-Up Kakhovka Reservoir
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The Kakhovka Reservoir was once a vast body of water in the heart of Ukraine․ In June, after the Russians apparently blew up the dam holding it back, the lake ran dry․ We traveled along the Dnieper River to see how people's lives have changed․
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The Kakhovka Reservoir was once a vast body of water in the heart of Ukraine․ In June, after the Russians apparently blew up the dam holding it back, the lake ran dry․ We traveled along the Dnieper River to see how people's lives have changed․
Why Armenia Can't Free Itself from Moscow
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Armenia feels abandoned by the Kremlin and is trying to find new partners to help ensure its security․ But its dependence on the Kremlin is deep – and archrival Azerbaijan is already mulling its next attack․
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Armenia feels abandoned by the Kremlin and is trying to find new partners to help ensure its security․ But its dependence on the Kremlin is deep – and archrival Azerbaijan is already mulling its next attack․
U․S․ Military Analyst: "Russia Doesn't Have a Good Strategy for Winning the War"
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In an interview, American military analyst Michael Kofman says he believes Ukrainian troops have a realistic chance of a breakthrough in their counteroffensive, assuming they don't run out of ammunition․
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In an interview, American military analyst Michael Kofman says he believes Ukrainian troops have a realistic chance of a breakthrough in their counteroffensive, assuming they don't run out of ammunition․
Visiting with Ukrainian Sappers: A Sea of Explosives 1,000 Kilometers Long
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Russian troops have transformed the fighting front into what is likely the largest minefield in the world․ Ukrainian sappers are making but slow progress through this sea of death․ But they haven't lost their optimism․
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Russian troops have transformed the fighting front into what is likely the largest minefield in the world․ Ukrainian sappers are making but slow progress through this sea of death․ But they haven't lost their optimism․
Ukraine: How Merkel Prevented Ukraine's NATO Membership (A DER SPIEGEL Reconstruction)
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In April 2008, NATO deliberated on admitting Ukraine as a new member as a show of strength against Vladimir Putin․ Washington favored the move, but the Germans thwarted the plan․ A reconstruction of a decision that ended in disaster․
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In April 2008, NATO deliberated on admitting Ukraine as a new member as a show of strength against Vladimir Putin․ Washington favored the move, but the Germans thwarted the plan․ A reconstruction of a decision that ended in disaster․