Russia Archive

Russia’s veto of a U.N. Security Council resolution extending oversight of sanctions on North Korea ends what had been a geopolitical consensus.

Having failed in protecting the Russian population—a hallmark of President Vladimir Putin’s political brand—Moscow now seems intent on avenging the attack.

Russia’s latest electoral charade secured President Vladimir Putin a fifth term in office, meaning he could stay in power until 2036 or even beyond. But what if Putin suddenly dies or decides to step down? Barring a palace coup or a revolution, a half-dozen people within his inner circle are considered possible successors.

President Vladimir Putin went to great lengths to ensure there were no surprises in Russia’s undemocratic election over the weekend.

A standoff between Ecuador and Russia over a proposed arms transfer to Ukraine last month foreshadows how global competition among great powers may play out in Latin America moving forward. If the region doesn’t learn from the episode, it will find itself vulnerable to much larger forms of economic coercion over the coming decade.

Though often seen as a region with marginal geopolitical leverage, Latin America is increasingly being targeted by Moscow’s influence campaigns. Those efforts are finding receptive audiences, due to a variety of factors. And countering Russian propaganda will not be easy, as doing so effectively requires a nuanced approach.