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Mark Episkopos

Russia shouldn't get too excited about oil sanctions relief
Europe

Russia shouldn't get too excited about oil sanctions relief

The Trump administration must make clear that a full easing of economic restrictions will be linked to progress on Ukraine

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Europe

After four years, Russian inflation may be key to ending the war

The prospect of lifting sanctions and sustained economic cooperation is one of the most powerful levers the West has right now

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Europe

Despite the blob's teeth gnashing, realists got Ukraine right

As usual, critics are still trying to launder their abysmal policy records by projecting their failures and conceits onto others.

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Europe

Critics of Ukraine peace deal must answer: What's the alternative?

There are tough pills for Kyiv to swallow but Russia has made some quiet concessions

Trump's most underrated diplomatic win: Belarus
Europe

Trump's most underrated diplomatic win: Belarus

Critics are seething but his commitment to investing in a stable, non-adversarial relationship turns out to be far better than values-based isolation