By suggesting a peace treaty, Putin effectively urged Japan to give up its claims on the disputed Kuril Islands.

Afghan officials say either a Tajik or Russian plane (or helicopter) conducted an airstrike on the Afghan side of the border.

The landmark agreement settles some Caspian Sea issues, but leaves others open for further discussion.

Japan wants Russia to scale down its military presence on the disputed island chain.

Russia’s latest doomsday weapon is designed to create a radioactive Tsunami wave that would engulf entire coastal cities.

The proposed “Moscow-format” talks advance Russia’s interests in Afghanistan.

The recent thaw in South Korea-Russia relations is a potential game-changer for Moscow’s Asia-Pacific strategy.

Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan’s aims to diversify their energy export markets got a boost recently.

The SCO is not a platform for harmony or discord per se, rather it is what the members make of it.

A peek under the glitz of Russian-Chinese bonhomie.

The two summits, occurring almost contemporaneously, invite easy comparisons focused on tone and optics. What about substance?

Batka don’t take no mess: Belarus’ Lukashenko threatens rail transit from Asia to Europe.

Tashkent’s engagement with Washington doesn’t undercut its relations with Moscow and Beijing.

OPEC and non-OPEC oil majors meet later this month to decide on ending production cut scheme early

Rosneft is a crucial arm of Russian foreign policy, yet functions at times without direct Kremlin involvement.

Blockading mainland China presents a range of strategic setbacks for the United States.