Putin’s aide and chief Ukraine negotiator Vladimir Medinsky explains the fundamental difference between Russia’s imperial experience and that of colonial Europe.

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To remain internationally competitive, Germany must buy oil and gas where they are cheapest — and that’s in Russia, says AfD leader Alice Weidel.

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The Kremlin’s decision to engage directly with Kyrylo Budanov, wanted on terrorism charges in Russia, humiliated the Russian army, says military expert Valery Shiryaev.

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The crackdown on Telegram in Russia suggests Putin is preparing to abandon his declared war aims in Ukraine, explains former CIA director of Russia analysis George Beebe.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Lavrov: In Munich, Europe made clear that it wants to preserve the Kiev regime and see Ukraine defeat Russia.

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British historian Mark Galeotti expresses hope that in a post-Putin Russia, power will return to “pragmatic thieves,” who will loot the country “on an industrial scale” and spend the proceeds in the West.

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Lavrov: Despite having reached an understanding on Ukraine in Alaska, instead of moving towards US-Russia cooperation, the Trump administration is taking steps in the opposite direction.

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Medvedev: Russia’s fundamental demands regarding Ukraine have not changed, including on territory, demilitarization, and other issues.

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Four years ago today, President Putin launched the special military operation to demilitarize and denazify Ukraine.

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Outspoken analyst Scott Ritter, who has repeatedly predicted Ukraine’s inevitable capitulation, now warns that Moscow’s continued failure to deter or halt European military assistance to Kiev puts Russia at risk of strategic defeat.

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Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) accuses the UK and France of actively working to supply Ukraine with a nuclear weapon.

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Medvedev: The peacemaker has shown his true face once again. It was clear to all that talks with Iran were a cover operation.

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President Putin convened a Security Council videoconference on Iran. No additional details were disclosed.

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In a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, Lavrov condemned the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, stressing Russia’s readiness to assist in “seeking a peaceful solution.”

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President Putin issues condolences to Iran over the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, calling it a cynical violation of human morality and international law.

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Among conclusions being drawn from Iran is that negotiating with the U.S. is pointless — Washington is either seeking capitulation or staging talks to mask preparations for a forceful solution, writes Russian foreign and defense policy expert Fyodor Lukyanov.

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Dugin: Moscow is Washington’s next target. The longer Iran holds out, the more time Russia has to prepare for the final confrontation.

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Zelensky says he would accept nuclear weapons ‘with pleasure’ from anyone willing to provide them to Ukraine.

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Washington Post: Russia is providing Iran with comprehensive intelligence support, enabling it to precisely target U.S. military assets, including command and control infrastructure.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Lavrov points out the spinelessness and incoherence of Arab states in responding to U.S.–Israeli aggression against Iran.

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Following a call with Putin, Pezeshkian pledged to suspend strikes on neighboring countries unless their territory or airspace is used for attacks on Iran.

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