Filter archive

Publication date
Editor's choice
Russian triumphalism will not last. The Russian elite seeks the respect of the west but ends up with the contempt of the rest of the world.
Russian triumphalism will not last. The Russian elite seeks the respect of the west but ends up with the contempt of the rest of the world.

Russian triumphalism will not last. The Russian elite seeks the respect of the west but ends up with the contempt of the rest of the world.

The Russian elite has decided that it does not care about losing the friendship of the west as long it has its respect. At the moment however it only has the contempt of the rest of the world.
Editor's choice
Commentary
Crimea declares independence; asks to join Russia.

Crimea declares independence; asks to join Russia.

Unrecognised entities in the South Caucasus welcome the Crimean vote as different sides in the unresolved conflicts draw their own conclusions from the current impasse.
Editor's choice
Commentary
Russia isolated at UN; Vetoes Ukraine resolutıon.

Russia isolated at UN; Vetoes Ukraine resolutıon.

The vote came as tension increased on the Crimean peninsula ahead of a sham poll tomorrow aimed at legitimising Russia's annexation of the territory.
Editor's choice
Commentary
8 March: International Women's Day

8 March: International Women's Day

On the occasion of International Women's Day we congratulate all women and salute their contribution to humanity, and their right to respect and equality.