By Sergei Guriev, Project Syndicate | October 7, 2025
Despite mounting economic and demographic pressures, Russian President Vladimir Putin will continue to feed the war machine so long as he gains ground in Ukraine. To change his calculus, Western leaders must strengthen sanctions against the Kremlin, provide advanced weapons to Ukraine, and incentivize Russian brain drain.
The report said the incident allegedly occurred about 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight, outside British territorial waters
The 44-year-old artist, whose real name was Robert Kuzovkov, was attacked Monday in a parking lot near his home in Biała Podlaska, close to the Belarus border
Russia launched 611 long-range drones and 70 missiles during the attack
For more than 50 years, both Russia and the United States have complied with that agreement
According to the reported text, the agreement would establish an immediate and permanent ceasefire between the parties and their allies, including provisions covering Lebanon and other regional theaters.
The greatest threat is another surprise attack. Yet Iran signs because they approach this agreement with clear eyes, knowing full well it is unlikely to be respected and demanding concrete verification rather than trusting empty promises.
Iran and the US reportedly were closing in on an agreement based on Iran’s 14-point plan when the Israeli strike in Lebanon threw everything into chaos.
More than 1,000 Gazans have been murdered by Israel since the temporary ceasefire was declared in October 2025.
