Opinions — July 2025

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Opinions — July 2025

Vladimir Putin wanted to prove that the post-Soviet space is Russia’s sphere of influence, but the result was exactly the opposite

16 July

Vladimir Solovyov

How the War in Ukraine Changed the Attitude of CIS Countries Toward Russia

The Kremlin is shaping a new elite for whom the collapse of the regime would mean personal collapse, argues economist Andrei Yakovlev

29 July

Andrei Yakovlev

Why the Current Wave of Nationalization in Russia is More Than Just a Redistribution of Assets