The Russian authorities are using dubious claims to disqualify candidates previously cleared to run in the parliamentary election from September 18 to 20. The war in Ukraine is making the Kremlin even more cautious about who is allowed to campaign.
The Kremlin's openness to talks may enhance diplomatic engagement, potentially influencing geopolitical dynamics and market perceptions.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez11 Sept
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan are introducing new procedures for foreign visitors. Some local observers believe the moves are connected to a fresh influx of Russians amid rumors that the Kremlin may order a general military mobilization. A Kyrgyz government decree outlines plans to implement a tracking system to ensure foreigners adhere to migration rules. Those who violate length-of-stay requirements will be barred from returning for a set period, as determined by the number of days a citizen of a given country can stay in Kyrgyzstan…
France's government on Thursday condemned the return of expelled Russian commentator Xenia Federova to conservative TV channel, CNews, for alleged Kremlin ties. Federova was formally expelled from France in August over claims she was a Kremlin agent and accusations that she spread Kremlin propaganda on French television and radio.
French company Puy du Fou is planning a £600m history-themed park in Oxfordshire. A Guardian investigation has found the company continued working with associates of Konstantin Malofeyev, a pro-Kremlin oligarch under sanctions, on plans for a theme park in Russian-occupied Crimea for longer than it had previously disclosed, and later explored projects in Iran and China. Business reporter Rob Davies explains his findings, including documents that raise questions about whether Puy du Fou’s activities tested the limits of EU sanctions imposed after Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea. He also examines the far-right politics associated with Puy du Fou’s founder, Philippe de Villiers, and asks whether the company is a suitable choice to tell Britain’s national story Kremlin connections: the Russia links to a £600m UK theme park Continue reading...
The Guardian•Rob Davies, Elena Morresi, Karif Wat, Sarah Bertram and Boglarka Kosztolanyi10 Sept
Putin was caught lying about imaginary Russian victories again in September. His habit of exaggerating battlefield gains reflects mounting unease over the credibility gap between the Kremlin’s superpower pretensions and his army’s underwhelming performance in Ukraine, writes Peter Dickinson.
Atlantic Council•Peter Dickinson10 Sept
Embracing positions extolled by the Kremlin, the Alternative for Germany party may govern for the first time in a German state.
The New York Times•Paul Sonne, Jim Tankersley and Christopher F. Schuetze10 Sept
Trump's remarks may signal a shift towards diplomacy, potentially influencing market optimism for a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez9 Sept
The call may signal a shift towards diplomatic solutions, impacting future U.S.-Russia relations and potential ceasefire prospects.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez8 Sept
The Kremlin's support for talks may signal a diplomatic shift, impacting ceasefire odds and requiring cautious optimism due to source credibility.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez8 Sept
The Kremlin's openness to talks may signal a diplomatic shift, impacting geopolitical stability and market perceptions of conflict resolution.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez7 Sept
A potential US-China-Russia summit could signal a strategic diplomatic shift, impacting global power dynamics and conflict risk perceptions.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez6 Sept
Russia's firm stance on territorial control limits diplomatic progress, impacting market confidence and expectations for conflict resolution.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez5 Sept
Russia's declining oil revenue exacerbates its budget deficit, highlighting the economic strain from ongoing geopolitical conflicts and sanctions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3 Sept
The summer of 2026 has raised questions once again among politicians, diplomats, and academics about whether Germany might be about to dither on Russia. Last month, a drone attack on German soil seemed designed to coerce Germany back into business as usual. Earlier, there had been rumblings about two German ex-chancellors brokering a peace treaty between Kyiv and Moscow. Both Angela Merkel and Gerhard Schröder are living embodiments of the ill-reputed Ostpolitik, Germany’s tradition of pragmatic cooperation with the Kremlin over the heads of other Eastern European countries.Is Germany getting ready for a reset with Russia, though? Not really. Berlin’s
War on the Rocks•Jakub Eberle2 Sept
The Kremlin's stance signals ongoing diplomatic deadlock, reducing prospects for peace and impacting geopolitical stability and market expectations.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez31 Aug
The ongoing conflict and market sentiment shifts highlight the complex geopolitical landscape and potential for prolonged instability in the region.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez30 Aug
The pause in peace talks signals a prolonged conflict, diminishing hopes for a ceasefire and impacting geopolitical stability and market outlooks.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez29 Aug
Russia's perception of U.S. vulnerability may heighten NATO tensions, potentially altering geopolitical stability and market dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez28 Aug
This visit highlights the complex interplay between intelligence diplomacy and geopolitical tensions, potentially influencing future US-Russia relations.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team26 Aug