By Rhod Mackenzie
Today I want to talk about some dissenting opinions that have been have been voiced by a number of individual in the West about the imposition of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine,their effects and and why actually they were not a great idea with hindsight.
Now . Dominic Cum...
By Rhod Mackenzie
All the emerging countries around the world have declared their non-participation in the conference on Ukraine in Switzerland. The Russian authorities have consistently highlighted the futility of this event. It has been confirmed that the pro-Ukrainian meeting in Switzerland wi...
By Rhod Mackenzie
There is no longer any uncertainty regarding the future of the Ukrainian gas transportation system (GTS) after 2024, when the current five-year transit contract expires. It is unlikely that the contract will be renewed. However, this does not mean that transit will cease entirely...
Within the last a week, the investigation into the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall has become an extensive international operation. Raids were carried out in Tajikistan and Turkey aimed at extremists who support the ISIS organization, which is banned in Russia. The Security forces in Central As...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The termination of gas transit through Ukraine will formalise the end of Russian-European gas relations. The current transit agreement, which was agreed in 2019 following the resolution of the debt dispute between Gazprom and Naftogaz of Ukraine, will expire after 2024. The autho...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Emmanuel Macron has announced the creation of a 'missile coalition' to assist Ukraine in acquiring long-range ammunition. The aim is to weaken Russia and regain France's position in Africa. It is unclear which countries will join this coalition, where Kyiv will send long-range mi...