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Michael Corbin

Vladimir Putin
Europe

Putin denies economic stagnation after four years of war

During its annual forum in St. Petersburg, the Russian president was keen to show that Moscow was back as a major economic and geopolitical player

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Middle East

Is the petrodollar a war casualty or death greatly exaggerated?

Washington has a choice between managing what is a shift away from US backed currency, or accelerating it.

Russian President Vladimir Putin
Europe

Trouble in Russian economy means Putin really needs Alaska talks too

Mixed indicators signal wartime growth has plateaued

Interpreting the 20-year military pact between Russia & Iran
Middle East

Interpreting the 20-year military pact between Russia & Iran

Not just a strategic agreement, they want to send a message that together, the two can end-run pariah status in the West

Russia Putin
Europe

Peace denied? Russian budget jacks up wartime economy

Moscow doubles down on defense spending at the risk of exacerbating fiscal problems at home