Background The next Russian parliamentary election is scheduled for September 2026, with all eyes on which party will increase its representation in the State Duma the most. This election cycle is particularly significant given the evolving political landscape in Russia, marked by shifting public sentiments and the government’s efforts to maintain stability amid economic and…
The strategic focus in the Black Sea has shifted decisively toward the disruption of energy logistics. While the early stages of the conflict focused on naval combatants, the recent targeting of the “shadow fleet”—vessels used to transport oil under various flags—marks a new phase in maritime attrition. The current situation is defined by a series…
The prospect of a formal ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine by the first quarter of 2026 is currently viewed through a lens of extreme skepticism. While the diplomatic landscape is shifting due to political changes in the United States, the situation on the ground and the official rhetoric from both Moscow and Kyiv suggest that…