Russia-Ukraine war

The stories of three men jailed this year in Uzbekistan for taking part in Russia’s war in Ukraine together tell a tale of desperation and exploitation.

The Central Asian countries are caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and it showed in their most recent UNGA speeches.

The Malaysian leader's apparent embrace of Russia reflects a growing cynicism about the current U.S.-backed global order.

For both India and China, positioning themselves as successful peacemakers is not just about resolving the Ukraine crisis; it’s also about enhancing their global credibility as emergent powers. 

Russia finds itself increasingly isolated in its conflict in Ukraine, with its allies, both within and outside the CSTO extending neither military nor political support.

The president-elect's visit to Russia is a sign that Prabowo Subianto's administration will remain staunchly committed to the country's non-aligned foreign policy.

There are reasons for Kyiv to hope that Beijing might eventually push Moscow for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. However, Kuleba’s visit to China has not been a decisive step in this direction.

Russia’s tank shortages could see North Korea emerge as a supplier of armor to the country – and beyond.

Thousands of jobseekers have flocked to the country, but faced with low wages and poor working conditions, some are leaving to try their luck in other parts of Europe.

Did Bangkok's refusal to sign the joint communique reflect inconsistency, or a more principled policy stance?

The Russian leader's two-day visit to Hanoi follows trips by U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.