Russia

Talking Diplomacy at a Time of War

As the war in Ukraine drags on with the third anniversary looming this month, H.E. Dmytro Senik and I discuss Ukraine's relationship with the UAE, the GCC, and the Russia-Iran axis.

A Love Hate Relationship: Bratislava and Kyiv

Relations between former close allies, Slovakia and Ukraine, continue to sour amidst the repercussions of the Ukraine war.

U.S. and Russian Forces Pull Back from Syria

As global powers retreat from Syria, a defiant Israel digs in while Kurdish forces weigh alliances.

Shifting Tides: Belarus in Syria

Reports of Russia's withdrawal from Syria indicate that Russian allies, such as Belarus, will have to tread carefully as they develop relations with Damascus' new leadership: Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Russia and the UAE Agree 10% Tax Rate

The Russia-UAE DTA aligns with Russia's bid to shift its market access from West to East whilst the UAE continues to be a hub for multivector diplomacy across finance and international relations.

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A protest extended to the presidential palace in Tbilisi on Saturday. Five people were arrested as Georgians' demand EU accession and Russia's withdrawal.

On Catch-Up: UK Government Plans GPS ID Across Network Rail

UK launches pilot project allowing train passengers to pay fares via smartphone GPS tracking, simplifying travel and modernizing transport.

Britain Closes Its Doors, Portugal Follows: The New Face of European Refugee Policy

Britain's freeze in September on family reunions for refugees is now echoed in Portugal through tighter residency rules that double the wait for citizenship.

Rochdale: Britain Risks Importing America’s Mistakes on Crime and Ethnicity

Britain debates publishing ethnicity statistics whilst convicting seven men for exploiting vulnerable teenagers.