Russia
High profile Euromaidan revolutionary and top Ukrainian politician gunned down in Lviv
Andriy Parubiy, a key Euromaidan revolution figure and former Rada speaker, was assassinated in Lviv on August 30.
MOSCOW BLOG: a tale of two sets of talks
There are two sets of talks going on at the moment. In one set, Europe is trying to help its ally bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine with a “just peace”. In the other Trump just wants to do business with Russia.
Cold War-era missile agreements are back on the agenda and could provide badly needed peace deal negotiation middle ground
Restarting talks on renewing the Cold War missile treaties is one of the best options of kicking off serious peace negotiations between Russia and the West and now its back on the agenda.
Russia making steady gains in the battle for the Donbas
Russian forces have made significant territorial advances across several fronts in eastern Ukraine since July, and the battle for the key logistical hub of Pokrovsk is still raging.
India set to boost Russian oil imports despite US tariffs
Indian imports of Russian oil are expected to increase in September as New Delhi presses ahead with purchases despite new US punitive tariffs