Russia

Putin Looking More Optimistic – HotAir

Even as Russia has begun making some noises about being open to peace talks that might pause the fighting in Ukraine, the New York Times reports this weekend that Vladimir Putin is sounding very optimistic about his prospects in the war. Things went quite poorly for the Russians during the first year, with their army […]

Russia’s Tit-For-Tat on Property Seizures – HotAir

Vladimir Putin may be in the mood to discuss a possible ceasefire on his terms, but that doesn’t mean that he’s ready to give up completely. He’s also not inclined to simply surrender Russian assets in other countries without getting something in return. The White House has recently been in talks with other NATO allies […]

How About a Cease-Fire in Place, With Keepsies? – HotAir

Did Vladimir Putin launch a new offensive in Ukraine as a means to force Kyiv and its Western allies into a cease-fire? Russian forces attacked along the Kharkiv line earlier this month, with only minimal gains but deploying a lot more kinetic force to the offensive nonetheless. Putin also ordered tactical-nuke drills just behind the […]

How About a Cease-Fire in Place, With Keepsies? – HotAir

Did Vladimir Putin launch a new offensive in Ukraine as a means to force Kyiv and its Western allies into a cease-fire? Russian forces attacked along the Kharkiv line earlier this month, with only minimal gains but deploying a lot more kinetic force to the offensive nonetheless. Putin also ordered tactical-nuke drills just behind the […]

Can America Afford a Cold War With China? – HotAir

Between a recent round of new sanctions on China and the race to force the sale of TikTok or ban it, America’s already fraying relationship with China has been growing even chillier. Add to that the mounting tensions over the situation with Taiwan and you have a recipe for a confrontation of some sort, but […]

Russia, China Weigh In On Nuclear War – HotAir

If there is anyone left who doubted our previous warnings about the rise of a new axis of evil, this week’s events should put those doubts to rest. Vladimir Putin made a two-day visit to China, meeting with Xi Jinping in China’s Heilongjiang province. The two reportedly spoke of their deepening alliance and the mutual […]