The Long Exit
Authoritarian systems rarely collapse in the dramatic fashion imagined by outsiders.
Authoritarian systems rarely collapse in the dramatic fashion imagined by outsiders.
However, Putin said that Moscow is ready to cooperate with the Europeans only if they commit to long-term and sustainable cooperation, which is free from political pressures.
US President Donald Trump said he had a “very good call” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing Ukraine conflict and tensions in the Middle East.
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning to the UK and France, saying that European countries must know the consequences of a nuclear attack on Russia.
The 3 January 2026 extraction of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces marks one of the most dramatic American interventions in Latin America since the end of the Cold War.
This comes after the US President’s first meeting with Putin 'yielded no results' in August 2025. In the particular meeting, both leaders failed to reach a conclusion regarding an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
For Vladimir Putin, the war in Ukraine is not just a military campaign—it’s a cornerstone of his vision to restore Russia’s great-power status and deter Western influence.
Trump said he met President Zelensky on Friday, describing their meeting as “good and cordial.”
During a bilateral lunch with the Ukrainian President in the White House, Trump reiterated his confidence in facilitating an end to the ongoing war.
United States President Donald Trump has emerged as a central figure in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, marking the first tangible progress toward peace in Gaza after three years of incessant bombing.
