School-leavers have emerged as some of the latest Russian casualties in Putin’s war in Ukraine, with countless young recruits thrown into deadly battles on the front lines. Their sacrifices starkly reveal the heartbreaking human cost of this unyielding conflict
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Russia is seizing the moment to deepen its strategic influence in the Middle East. This developing conflict presents Moscow with a rare chance to solidify its alliance with Tehran and position itself as a key power broker in the region
China is ramping up its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, capitalizing on the Israel-Iran conflict that has shifted U.S. attention away. Beijing is determined to expand its influence amid a rapidly evolving global power landscape
