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The brilliant immigrant who advised presidents and predicted the Soviet Union’s fall
In “Zbig,” Edward Luce tells the story of Zbigniew Brzezinski, a leading American strategist who had a notably eventful run ...
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Russia on the edge of economic collapse after 40 months of war
The Russian economic engine is showing clear signs of exhaustion — a reality the Kremlin is beginning to acknowledge. The ...
Russia’s ‘Jesus Christ’ arrested: How ex-traffic cop turned messiah built a cult after Soviet fall
The end of the USSR in 1991 was one of the most cataclysmic events in history, with its aftereffects still being felt three ...
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The dizzying fall of a Russian gold magnate who fell out of favour with the Kremlin
Long seen as loyal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, billionaire Konstantin Strukov is on the verge of being stripped of ...
In the remote north of Norway, the Kremlin is testing ways of waging war against the West
Long ago, the northern Norwegian town of Kirkenes was liberated by the Soviets. It maintained friendly relations with Russia ...
Russia, asked about defence spending, says it is NATO spending that risks collapse of alliance
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Moscow planned to cut its defence spending, but that he thought a ...
Russia says NATO’s defence spending risks collapse of alliance
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov predicts NATO's collapse due to increased defence spending, while Russia plans to cut ...