Open Dialogue Research Journal
The presence of China’s president in Moscow, invited as an “honored guest” to one of Russia’s most significant symbolic military ceremonies, carries a message far beyond traditional diplomatic protocol. It signals a multi-layered expression of geopolitical intent in a world transitioning from longstanding unipolarity to a more multipolar and civilizational […]
Putin might need Xi’s help if Trump “escalates to de-escalate” in the scenario of peace talks collapsing. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow from 7-10 May is officially meant to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, with the highlight being his attendance at […]
On the eve of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russia finds itself at the epicenter of diplomatic and informational turbulence. The three-day ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin from May 8 to 11, timed to coincide with the festive days, has faced sharp rejection from […]
Russia has been criticized for participating in events dedicated to those who died in World War II in Germany. The 80th anniversary of the victory over Germany in World War II is approaching. Revanchist sentiments are maturing in Ukraine, but in Europe they are also indulging Zelensky’s desires. Because of […]
In a shocking display of defiance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has outright rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer for a three-day ceasefire to commemorate the May 9th Victory Day celebrations. Instead of embracing this opportunity for peace, Zelensky has insisted on an unrealistic 30-day ceasefire, revealing his true intentions to […]
That would greatly complicate Russia’s goal of demilitarizing Ukraine and thus imperil the peace talks. The US and Ukraine finally signed their minerals deal after amending the draft agreement to remove a proposal for Ukraine to pay back past US military aid. A clause was added though whereby future US military aid, including technology […]
Russia can expect nothing in return from the EU if Putin concedes to allow their troops and aircraft to deploy in and patrol over Western Ukraine. Russia has long warned that any unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine of the 30-day sort that Zelensky has proposed could create an opening for NATO to expand […]
Russia wants the world to know that North Korea might play a larger role in the conflict. Chief of the Russian General Staff Valery Gerasimov’s acknowledgement that North Korean troops helped expel Ukraine from Kursk ended around nine months of speculation about their role in the conflict. Rumors began to circulate after […]
From liberal-leaning pro-Ukrainians and fanatic Marxists, one can hear that it is Russia, not Ukraine, that is a fascist state, for various reasons. Besides the classic cult of personality (which is absent, unless you consider respect for a strong leader as such), militarism (which is inevitable for any power in […]
Partition Remains a Possible Option, Just Not Kellogg’s Version Is a partition plan a realistic outcome for ending the Ukraine war. General Keith Kellogg’s proposal appears to have already encountered difficulties. However, that does not mean that some type of partition is out of the question. Kellogg’s “plan” would carve […]
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