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Russia: ISIS in Syria should be bombed only with the permission of the UN or Bashar al-Assad

24 september 2014 | 23:00

The United States and its Arab allies launched a series of airstrikes against ISIS in Syria, reportedly killing dozens of fighters. However, it is important to note that the U.S. took this action without a resolution from the UN Security Council – a step advocated by Moscow.

2014 NATO summit results: Tbilisi’s view

11 september 2014 | 23:00

It can be fairly assumed that NATO’s relations with Georgia is a ‘win-win’ game of making the country a part of its global presence system and gaining much at a low price.

Ukrainian conflict: What exactly is Russia trying to achieve in the east?

4 september 2014 | 23:00

At the same time, Moscow is strongly opposed to the collapse of Ukraine. Indicative of this is Vladimir Putin’s address to the leadership of Donetsk and Lugansk, requesting them to maintain the formal territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Tough NATO response over Ukraine may lead to greater divisions with Russia

3 september 2014 | 23:00

Although Russian political scientists do not believe the plans pose a serious threat, they are not ruling out a disproportionate reaction by the Kremlin, citing suspicion dictated by historical experience as a key factor.

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One year after the Crimean incident the world has changed

Events that have principle importance to world development are rare in the course of history. The Crimean Spring is undoubtedly one of these. It has triggered a sequence of processes, whose outcome is yet to manifest itself. However, they are already changing the international landscape of the 21st century.     

 
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