Tag: Russian military
In Ukraine’s Donbas, ten years of war and Russification
On April 7, 2014, a coup by pro-Russian militants in the city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine was the spark that ignited the Donbas war. In the heart of this…
Russia woos Haftar, but can the Derna floods give Libyans another chance?
Moscow seized the disaster diplomacy initiative after the deadly Derna floods, with Russian Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-bek Yevkurov arriving in eastern Libya with a promise of aid. Russia is helping…
India tries diplomatic dance on Ukraine, but Russia is an awkward partner
India’s failure to condemn Russian aggression in Ukraine at all costs reflects its longstanding relations with Moscow. But as the war enters a more brutal phase, it’s a price that…