The Washington Post, Bloomberg, and Newsweek have all used “bromance” to describe the unlikeliest twist in the troubled US-Russian relationship.
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Russian Defense Minister Says His Military Has Tested 162 Weapons In Syria
The Kremlin has never made a secret that its intervention in Syria has been an excellent opportunity to show off its new military prowess.
Hopes Are High In Russia For Improved Relations With U.S. ‘Pragmatic Partners’
“Trump will not be an easy partner,” said Konstantin Kosachyov. “But we do not seek easy partners, we seek pragmatic partners, and I believe we have a chance.”
How To Salvage U.S.-Russia Relations: One Expert’s Take
“The demonization of Putin is a reflection of our declining confidence,” said Thomas Graham. “He’s pursuing Russian interests, not running world affairs.”
Political Exile, A Centuries-Old Russian Tradition, Returns
“That was my personal Halloween, when I found myself in the U.S. with just a suitcase, and I had no idea where to go next,” Anastasiya Popova said.
After Diplomat’s Killing, Russia Doubles Down On Ties With Turkey
Putin needs Erdogan, and Erdogan needs Putin. What to do about Syria has become an opportunity for both leaders to act as power brokers in a global crisis.
Trump Disciples Suddenly Showing Up In Russia
“Trump doesn’t have to abide by the Obama foreign policy,” Jack Kingston said. “That gives him a fresh start.”
Playing to the Gallery
Renewed calls for rapprochement with the Kremlin bear the fingerprints of Gerhard Schröder, who still pulls considerable weight inside the SPD.
In Putin’s Russia, No Difference Between Doping and Duping
Russia’s doping scandal is only the symptom of a much larger problem.
NATO Is Having an Existential Crisis
“We’re vulnerable to bullshit thrown in the fan,” an eastern European diplomat said, requesting anonymity so as to speak undiplomatically.
