Stopping the madness in the Middle East
In the backdrop of the meltdown in Mali, Russia’s struggle to save stable Middle Eastern regimes from Western-backed fundamentalists is matched only by the West’s attempts to create more Libyas in the volatile region
Preventing chaos in the Middle East
Despite the commercial and geopolitical interests that Moscow has in the Middle East, it seeks avoiding any unnecessary upheavals, not to mention conflicts between civilizations and religions
Will the U.S. learn a lesson from the death of its Ambassador in Libya?
Russia’s former Ambassador to Tripoli attributes the death of the U.S. Ambassador to miscalculations in Washington’s policy
Projecting on Syria
Russia’s influence in the Middle East, or rather, what was left of the Soviet influence in the region, is fading away. Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria, Moscow’s last ally, finds itself in an increasing international isolation and fights for its life
Rafale: Why it is the last plane standing
Big-ticket defence deals are rarely based on technical merit alone. The French-built Rafale isn’t the first – nor will it be the last – aircraft to be picked for geopolitical or strategic reasons.
Russia believes Syria consensus in UN possible - Envoy
The UN Security Council should reach consensus on a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Syria, Russia’s envoy to the United Nations, Vitaly Churkin, said on Tuesday.
Russia urges thorough probe into NATO operation in Libya
Russia urges a thorough investigation into the NATO operation in Libya, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said on Tuesday.
The Arab Spring in global context
Attempts to impose democracy produce the opposite effect but it is impossible to suppress people’s natural desire to express their political views, believes political expert.
The arab spring: return of local, islamic identity?
'The Arab Spring' came as a total surprise to the world community, provoking different interpretations. What lies at the heart of these upheavals? Find out...
Yuri Kozyrev: Walking the revolution road
The Russian photographer has recently won numerous awards for his coverage of the Arab Spring. Colleagues say he is well on his way to joining the ranks of the greatest war photographers
Gaddafi killed, but experts say war in Libya will continue
Despite Gaddafi's many flaws, he was capable of holding together a nation made up of disparate tribes. How they will behave after his death is anyone's guess.
Kremlin not hardening policy with Syria veto
Russia supported new UN sanctions on Iran. It abstained from a vote on a Libya no-fly zone. And it firmly vetoed a Western-backed condemnation of the Syrian government's crackdown on protesters.
Libyan scenario in Syria unacceptable – Russian president
UN Resolution 1973 was exceeded in Libya, and Russia does not want similar scenario to unfold in Syria, Dmitry Medvedev told the Euronews TV Channel after the Global Policy Forum in Yaroslavl.
BRICS could block West’s neocolonial moves
Russia strongly opposes the Western approach to the situation in Syria and its stance has largely been echoed by its partners within the BRICS. Dr Sreeram Chaulia talks on the subject.
Red Line: Libya, the 20th Anniversary of the Putsch, and Kim Jong-Il
Each week, Voice of Russia hosts Red Line, a discussion about the events of the week, as seen from Moscow.
A Lesson in Arabic: Making sense of Russia’s Middle East policy
In its response to the "Arab Spring," Moscow is sending messages as clear as any other global player.
'Second colonization of Africa underway'
NATO’s operation in Libya is a perfectly planned political spectacle which marks the beginning of the second colonization of Africa, declared former Belgian Parliament deputy speaker Lode Vanoost.
Libya: The Islamists’ golden ticket
Official Tripoli, the opposition in Benghazi and the NATO coalition are all suffering from an obvious lack of internal coordination, and that allows Libya’s Islamists to swing more weight in the struggle to carve up Libya.
Red Line: Terrorism in Norway, partition of Libya and Rupert Murdoch
Each week, Voice of Russia hosts Red Line, a discussion about the events of the week, as seen from Moscow.
A secret plan for Muammar Gaddafi
A chance to end the conflict in Libya appeared following talks in Moscow with Libyan Foreign Minister Abdul Ati al-Obeidi.