Russia
Vladimir Putin supports proposal to extend his presidency
The 67-year-old President of Russia has supported a proposal that could see him retain power until 2036. The proposal, which......
MH17 Trial Begins
The trial of three Russians and a Ukrainian suspected in the downing of MH17 has begun proceedings on Monday in......
Will WADA’s ban on Russia put a stopper on doping?
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has handed Russia a 4 year sporting ban, in response to numerous doping scandals and......
Russia and the West 2017-19
Tony Kevin takes the alternate view of Russia from the current West thinking and looks at why there is so......
The role of Russia in Syrian Kurdistan
After a distressingly violent couple of weeks for Kurds in northeast Syria following the pullout of the US, the situation......
Game of Oligarchies
The Game of Thrones series finale presented a shift from monarchical to oligarchical governance. However, in the Ukraine, the inauguration......
Crisis in Venezuela becomes increasingly volatile
Over the last 24 hours the crisis in Venezuela has amplified with the opposition leader Juan Guaido calling for people......
Political tide set to change in Venezuela
Events in in strife-torn Venezuela have reached a flashpoint this week as violence erupts on the streets. Opposition leader Juan......
Donald Trump Demands Russia Withdraw Troops from Venezuela
Donald Trump has issued a firm warning to Russia to withdraw its troops from Venezuela. Trump made the remarks while......
Trump claims Mueller Report “exonerates” him
Many Democrats were hoping for a definite finding from Robert Mueller that the Russians colluded with the Trump campaign to......