Russia's Northern Buildup Signals a Test of NATO's Resolve
Russian bases near Finland, sabotage across Europe and NATO airspace violations suggest Putin may test the alliance's resolve this winter, not just its army.
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Why Putin May Keep the Ukraine War Going Through 2029
A shrinking battlefield payoff may not bring peace: Putin’s domestic risks, Ukraine’s security gap and U.S. policy could keep the war grinding on.
Russia Diesel Deal Could Test NATO’s Strategic Trust
A reported U.S.-Russia diesel arrangement may offer limited fuel relief while raising deeper questions about sanctions, Ukraine policy and NATO’s trust.
Moscow’s Strategic Hollow: The Systemic Rot Behind the Sarmat Disaster
A catastrophic failure of Russia’s flagship RS-28 Sarmat missile reveals more than a technical glitch; it exposes the deep industrial atrophy crippling Moscow’s nuclear modernization.