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
February 20, 2026
The prospect of lifting sanctions and sustained economic cooperation is one of the most powerful levers the West has right now
As usual, critics are still trying to launder their abysmal policy records by projecting their failures and conceits onto others.
There are tough pills for Kyiv to swallow but Russia has made some quiet concessions
Critics are seething but his commitment to investing in a stable, non-adversarial relationship turns out to be far better than values-based isolation
Brussels can't seem to comprehend that the frozen money is leverage for peace. Instead, they're willing to give it away.
