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OPINION: Is Russia Raising Specter of ‘Dirty Bomb’ to Prime Public for False Flag?
Russia has vast playbook full of “dirty tricks” by which it can deceive public opinion and distort perception of reality. History show that false flag operations have always been a viable option.
Aug. 17, 2024
Russia
Lukashenko Urges Russia and Ukraine to End War as Kursk Incursion Continues
Russia and Ukraine should negotiate an end to their conflict to avoid the war spilling over into Belarus, President Alexander Lukashenko.
Aug. 17, 2024
Putin
Putin to Visit Azerbaijan on Aug. 18-19
Russia's influence in the Caucasus has waned in recent years, with Armenia seeking closer ties with the West and Azerbaijan becoming a key player in the European energy market.
Aug. 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
Italy Defends Media Independence After Moscow Envoy Summoned
The ambassador defended the media independence of the news crew in response to Moscow's accusation that they entered the border illegally to cover Ukraine's Kursk incursion.
Aug. 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Disarming Belarus: Lukashenko Attempts to Keep Power by Weapons Transfers to Russia
Ukraine’s offensive in the Kursk region poses difficult geopolitical challenges for the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, which require asymmetric responses.
Aug. 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
Renewed Fears of Water Supply Sabotage in Germany
Germany – a key ally of Kyiv – has been on high alert for sabotage and attacks on military facilities in the country in the wake of Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Aug. 16, 2024
Russia
Russia’s Raiffeisen Bank Stops Foreign Currency Transfers Abroad
Raiffeisen Bank was once a safe haven for foreign currency transactions abroad for Russian citizens, compared to other Western and Russian banks – now it’s not.
Aug. 16, 2024
War in Ukraine
UN Says Has Asked Moscow For Access to Under-Fire Border Areas
The Ukrainian army entered the Kursk region on August 6, capturing dozens of settlements in the biggest offensive by a foreign army on Russian soil since World War II and forcing thousands to flee.
Aug. 15, 2024
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
June 18, 2026
