Russia

Speed Read The incursion may be part of Putin's efforts to boost his bargaining position

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 13 August 25

Today's Big Question Eight decades on from the first atomic bomb 'we have blundered into a new age of nuclear perils'

By The Week UK Published 6 August 25

Speed Read The president said he would raise tariffs on India for buying and selling Russian oil

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 5 August 25

Today's Big Question Despite economic malaise, Russia's currency is up 45% on the year

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 28 July 25

Under The Radar Spud shortages are pointing to a wider crisis in the nation's finances

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 24 July 25

The Explainer The 'anti-woke' scheme is aimed at foreigners who reject LGBTQ+ rights and 'non-traditional' values – and who can provide Moscow with online clout and skilled workers

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 23 July 25

speed read The president also agreed to sell NATO advanced arms for Ukraine

By Jessica Hullinger Published 15 July 25

The Explainer Political tensions, mega ships and global warming offer new challenges – and opportunities

By The Week UK Published 14 July 25

Today's Big Question The US president has admitted he's 'p*ssed off' with his opposite number

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 10 July 25

Under the Radar Pyongyang wants to boost tourism but there won't be many foreign visitors to Kim Jong Un's 'pet project'

By Martina Nacach Cowan Ros Published 10 July 25

Today's Big Question Russian operatives have been using encrypted messaging apps to groom saboteurs across Europe

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 9 July 25

Under The Radar The Russian Orthodox Church is accused of being an 'active tool' of Moscow's 'soft power'

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 8 July 25