# Russia
Latest news and articles about Russia
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At the Crossroads: Gulf States Weigh Dependence on Washington Against a Turn to Beijing and Moscow
Gulf states are confronting a strategic crossroads as increased US‑Israeli pressure on Iran heightens regional risk and prompts Iranian warnings of retaliation that could threaten the Strait of Hormuz. Beijing and Moscow offer an alternative to Washington’s security umbrella, giving Gulf capitals room to pursue greater strategic autonomy, though each choice carries significant costs for security, economies and domestic stability.
Macron Proposes “Forward Deterrence,” Seeks European Buy‑In as France Moves to Expand Nuclear Arsenal
President Emmanuel Macron announced a plan to expand France’s nuclear arsenal and launch a “forward deterrence” strategy that tightens nuclear‑related cooperation with eight European partners. Paris will keep exclusive command of its forces while offering temporary, conditional integration—exercises, intelligence sharing and possible short‑term deployments—to strengthen Europe's collective deterrence amid weakened arms control and doubts about U.S. reliability.
Macron Proposes Europe‑Wide Nuclear Deterrent as Germany Signs On — A Boost to EU Defence or a New Strategic Faultline?
France has proposed a ‘forward deterrence’ plan that would let French nuclear forces operate from allied European soil, with Germany as a key partner. Paris frames the initiative as complementary to NATO and a hedge against doubts about U.S. reliability, but the move has raised legal, operational and non‑proliferation concerns at home and abroad.
Dominant Washington, Fractured Alliance: Is US Overreach Breaking NATO and Forcing Europe to Bow?
A Chinese commentary warns that perceived US overreach risks undermining NATO cohesion and pushing Europe toward accommodation. The wider implications include a potential reordering of global alliances, accelerating European strategic autonomy and opening diplomatic space for rivals.
SCO Condemns Violence in Iran, Calls for Restraint and UN Action as Moscow and Beijing Signal Unified Response
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation issued a unified statement condemning the use of force against Iran, calling for dialogue, respect for sovereignty and immediate restraint to avoid escalation. The communiqué — careful not to assign blame — invites UN Security Council action and signals a coordinated non-Western diplomatic posture that could shape international responses to the crisis.
Khamenei’s Killing and the Great Power Response: How a Decapitation Strike Is Accelerating Sino‑Russian Alignment
A reported U.S.-led strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader has provoked immediate retaliation claims from Tehran and an urgent diplomatic response from Beijing and Moscow. China and Russia condemned the killing, coordinated positions, and warned against normalising targeted regime‑change, a dynamic that could deepen Sino‑Russian cooperation and make the Middle East far more volatile.
Beijing Blasts UK’s New Russia-Linked Sanctions on Chinese Firms, Warns of Retaliation
China condemned a new set of UK sanctions announced on 24 February that name multiple Chinese companies for alleged Russia‑related activity, calling the measures unilateral and without UN authorization. Beijing demanded the sanctions be revoked, warned it would take necessary measures to protect its firms, and framed the move as part of a pattern of extraterritorial Western pressure. The dispute risks raising commercial and diplomatic friction between China and Britain and highlights broader tensions over the use and reach of sanctions in global trade.
Global Leaders Urge Restraint After US and Israeli Strikes on Iran, Warning of Regional Drift Toward Wider War
Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iranian targets on the 28th prompted widespread international alarm and calls for restraint. European leaders urged diplomacy and protection for civilians while Russia labeled the strikes "armed aggression," underscoring the risk of broader regional escalation and diplomatic fallout.
Global Leaders Sound Alarm as U.S. and Israel Strike Iran, Raising Risk of Wider Middle East War
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February prompted widespread international alarm, with European, Asian and other governments urging restraint and diplomacy. The strikes mark a dangerous escalation that risks entangling regional actors and external powers and raising instability in energy and shipping routes.
Beijing Pushes Back as Washington Calls for China to Join US–Russia Nuclear Talks
The United States has asked China to join trilateral nuclear arms talks with Washington and Moscow. China responded cautiously, reiterating demands for equality, security guarantees and an avoidance of double standards, while highlighting the technical and political obstacles to three‑party arms control.
NATO Conducts Major Baltic Amphibious Exercise in Germany as Europe Tests Rapid Reinforcement
NATO launched Steadfast Dagger‑2026, a large amphibious exercise on Germany’s Baltic coast involving about 10,000 troops from 13 countries, aimed at practising rapid reinforcement of the alliance’s eastern flank. The United States did not directly participate, highlighting growing European responsibility for regional deterrence and testing allied logistics and interoperability.
Russia, US and Ukraine Meet in Geneva as Diplomacy Reawakens
Delegations from Russia, the United States and Ukraine met in Geneva on 17 February for tripartite talks hosted by Switzerland. While public details are sparse, the format suggests discussions on humanitarian issues, security guarantees and confidence‑building measures, with major disputes over territory and sanctions likely to constrain outcomes.