Author: Andrew KORYBKO

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Which Western Security Guarantees For Ukraine Might Be Acceptable To Putin?

He might hypothetically agree that the resumption of NATO’s present support for Ukraine (arms, intelligence, logistics, etc.) in the event of another conflict wouldn’t cross Russia’s red lines but he’s unlikely to compromise on the issue of Western troops in Ukraine once the present conflict ends. Steve Witkoff’s claim that Putin allegedly […]

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Can Putin Legally Stop The Conflict Without First Controlling All The Disputed Territory?

The Constitutional Court would likely have to rule on this hypothetical scenario due to 2020’s constitutional amendment prohibiting the cession of Russian territory except in certain cases. RT’s report on Steve Witkoff’s claim that Russia has made “some concessions” on territorial issues, which signal a “significant” shift towards “moderation”, prompted talk […]

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Ukraine’s Romanian-Moldovan Flank Might Soon Be Used By NATO Against Russia

It can invade Transnistria, occupy neighboring Odessa, and threaten nearby Crimea from there. Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) warned in mid-July that “NATO Is Turning Moldova Into A New Military Ram Against Russia”. Airfields are being modernized, the railway gauge is being switched to the European one to facilitate military logistics, […]

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The TRIPP Corridor Threatens To Undermine Russia’s Broader Regional Position

Armenia might defect from the CSTO while Turkish and NATO influence could surge all along Russia’s southern periphery, which might embolden Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan to defy Iran and Russia by building the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline if the West promises them Ukrainian-like military support. The American, Armenian, and Azerbaijani leaders jointly […]