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Russia's strategy for dominance in Eurasia

Between Coercion, Integration, and Hybrid Warfare In the years immediately following the collapse of the USSR in 1991, the ...

Mika opens the doors to his Tuscany villa: 'Throw us anywhere, and we'll make poetry'

The singer chaired the 41st edition of the Victoires de la Musique, France's annual music awards ceremony, on Friday, following the late January release of his seventh album, 'Hyperlove.' Currently on ...
Tehran Times

Iranian director to stage reading of “A Marriage Proposal”

TEHRAN- A stage reading of Anton Chekhov’s comic play “A Marriage Proposal” will be held in Mehrab Theater Hall in Tehran on ...
Culture.pl

Wacław Niżyński – The Birdman

A magnificent dancer, star of Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, choreographer of Afternoon of a Faun (L’Après-midi d’un faune) and The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps), ballets that were both ...
The New York Times

Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. Officials Meet in Abu Dhabi for Peace Talks

In the past, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators have relied on Americans to mediate, and it was unclear how the talks would play out. By Andrew E. Kramer and Aurelien Breeden Andrew E. Kramer reported ...
Sports Illustrated

Is Russia at the 2026 Winter Olympics? Understanding the Ban & What It Means

When the 2026 Winter Olympics kick off in Milan Cortina in February, Russia will once again be on the outside looking in. Long considered a formidable powerhouse for figure skating, ice hockey and ...
Reuters

Russia, Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue

Russian, Ukrainian officials say land is key sticking point Negotiations scheduled to continue on Saturday Ukraine resists Russia's demand to cede Donetsk region Zelenskiy says US security guarantees ...
The New York Times

After Reports of Progress, Kremlin Says Ukraine Talks Will Continue

Ukrainian and Russian officials left rare direct talks last weekend in a somewhat optimistic mood. But Russia may be simply stalling for time, analysts said. By Nataliya Vasilyeva Talks among Russian, ...
CNN

Beware the ‘Anchorage Formula’: Why Russia has invented an agreement with the US to mask its disdain for peace talks

In Russian statements surrounding the latest round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi, a new catchphrase is emerging: “the Anchorage Formula.” “The territorial question, which is part of the ‘Anchorage ...
New York Post

Nearly four years into war, Russia has gained little — and Ukraine keeps bouncing back, despite some 2 million draft dodgers

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has rejected peace. He’s trying to convince the world that the Ukrainian lines are nearing collapse to get President Trump to force Ukraine to surrender. But Putin is ...
CBS News

Russia reiterates demand for Ukraine to abandon territory as first trilateral talks with U.S. begin

As the first trilateral talks between Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. officials were set to get underway Friday in Abu Dhabi, Moscow made it clear that Russia is not prepared to back down from Vladimir ...
CNN

Russia strikes civilian train in Ukraine, killing five, in an attack Zelensky calls ‘terrorism’

At least five people were killed in a Russian drone strike on a civilian train in northeastern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, describing the attack as an “act of terrorism.” Emergency ...