Russia and China are unlikely to remain bystanders as America sorts out its own mess
Despite Trump’s diplomatic cavalry charge, the Kremlin will continue to view the west as an enemy
The fight against the US and its allies has become the organising principle of Putin’s long reign
Fighting will drag on while the prospects for diplomacy remain slim
Vladimir Putin is seeking reckless new ways to impose costs on the US and its allies
An ageing Russian ruler surrounded by sycophants may embark on even more reckless moves in coming years
Moscow’s ability to play the role of regional power broker has been hobbled by the invasion of Ukraine
Hopes that the Wagner boss might have punctured the Russian president’s omnipotence have turned to dust
New mobilisation law is part of a wider effort to maximise Russia’s firepower and blunt western support for Kyiv
No comprehensive settlement is possible for the moment, but the US must start laying the groundwork for crisis diplomacy
The Russian leader’s reckless moves have one goal: to turn the tables in a war he is losing
Moscow has much leverage over Europe as a gas supplier, but an over-reliance on Beijing carries long-term strategic risks
US and EU sanctions against the Chinese telecoms group have bolstered Sino-Russian co-operation
Rosneft is so heavily invested in the Maduro regime that the only option is to double down
China and Russia co-operate in areas posing a challenge to western interests
