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Mark Episkopos

Moscow shopping
Europe

Despite war, Moscow is booming

During a trip to Russia I found life dictated by an insatiable drive for upward mobility and consumption, but pragmatism when it came to Ukraine.

MEGOBARI Act Georgia
Europe

For US in Georgia, political meddling is a hard habit to break

If Congress has its way, it will force the government in Tbilisi to purge its relations with Russia or face economic ruin

Alexander Vindman's new book is a folly: of history, and the truth
Europe

Alexander Vindman's new book is a folly: of history, and the truth

Former Trump impeachment figure clings to false narratives and warped understanding of realism to exonerate the usual suspects for failing Ukraine

zelensky EU
QiOSK

Will EU stand in the way of Russia-Ukraine ceasefire?

European Commission official says 'unconditional withdrawal' of Russian troops would have to happen before sanctions relief

Trump and Putin on phone
Europe

US-Russia talks: The rubber finally hits the road

A partial ceasefire on energy and infrastructure attacks is a preliminary way to cut the Gordian knot