The West Itself, Not Putin, Is Behind Every EU Migrant Crisis By Andrew Korybko The purpose in talking about this now might be aimed at manipulating Hungarian voters into supporting the opposition during the upcoming parliamentary elections on the false basis… Read More ›
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How Ukraine’s Strike On Russian Energy Hub Could Drag Europe Into Prolonged War
Forced Escalation: How Ukraine’s Strike On Russian Energy Hub Could Drag Europe Into Prolonged War By Uriel Araujo While eyes remain on Iran, a quieter escalation in Eastern Europe is gaining momentum. Ukraine’s reported strike on a key Russian energy terminal… Read More ›
Armenia’s Ultimatum Over Russian Gas Prices Amounts To A National Suicide Threat
Armenia’s Ultimatum Over Russian Gas Prices Amounts To A National Suicide Threat By Andrew Korybko Leaving the CSTO and the EAEU before membership in NATO and the EU is assured would amount to national suicide since it could embolden Azerbaijan and/or… Read More ›
A Top Russian Official Warns Of A Breaking Point In Relations With Armenia
A Top Russian Official Warns Of A Breaking Point In Relations With Armenia By Andrew Korybko The directness with which he addressed the challenges that Armenia now poses to Russia’s interests contrasts with the discreetness hitherto employed by officials and suggests… Read More ›
What The Ukraine-Gulf Security Deals Mean For Russia
What The Ukraine-Gulf Security Deals Mean For Russia By Andrew Korybko The combined effect of the UAE and Saudi Arabia exerting pressure on Russia could really harm its interests. Zelensky dispatched drone experts and interceptor drones to the Gulf Kingdoms last… Read More ›
Ukraine’s Strikes Against Russian Oil Refineries Risk Worsening The Global Energy Crisis
Ukraine’s Strikes Against Russian Oil Refineries Risk Worsening The Global Energy Crisis By Andrew Korybko The further reduction of Russian oil exports could lead to a price spike that destabilizes the global economy and ultimately weakens the US’ one as well,… Read More ›
Rubio’s Sharp Rebuke Of Zelensky Clarified A Crucial Nuance
Rubio’s Sharp Rebuke Of Zelensky Clarified A Crucial Nuance By Andrew Korybko Casual observers might have misinterpreted Zelensky’s claim as suggesting that the US would extend security guarantees to Ukraine if it withdraws from Donbass even if that doesn’t end the… Read More ›
Lukashenko Is Acting Suspiciously Again
Lukashenko Is Acting Suspiciously Again By Andrew Korybko He promised to attend the next Peace Board meeting despite the US humiliating him by refusing to grant his representatives visas to the inaugural one that he couldn’t attend, insists that the US… Read More ›
Political Calculations Best Explain Poland’s Russian Reparations Claim
Political Calculations Best Explain Poland’s Russian Reparations Claim By Andrew Korybko History is once again being used to push political agendas regardless of one’s opinion on this issue. The Financial Times (FT) reported in mid-February that Poland is preparing a reparations claim against… Read More ›
Why Donbass’ Final Status Remains The Last Hurdle In The Peace Plan
Why Donbass’ Final Status Remains The Last Hurdle In The Peace Plan By Andrew Korybko Provided that Zelensky and Ukrainskaya Pravda right before him are telling the truth, then it looks like the most meaningful elements of a Russian-Ukrainian peace deal… Read More ›