Ukraine War

Clashes with Kyiv grab the headlines, but Damascus is part of Putin's plans as wider geopolitics resonate as the war goes on

Nato's resolve in facing down Russian aggression is strong and the alliance's summit will show that. But its agenda will be long and complex. Al Majalla takes a look at what to expect.

Ankara has balanced its membership of Nato with a need to maintain relations with Russia, since clearly calling out the war in the early days. It has worked so far, but will have to keep at it.

The united response to Russia might have been the exception rather than the rule. It has long proved difficult for the EU to agree on foreign policy positions.

The Wagner mutiny might elicit caution over empowering mercenaries too much, but it is unlikely to stop countries from employing them as the benefits seem to outweigh the risks

The position of Wagner and Prigozhin within the balance of power in Russia has moved from an academic debate to an existential challenge. The magnitude of challenges Putin faces has grown.

A protracted crisis between Yevgeny Prigozhin, a businessman and founder of the Wagner paramilitary group, and the Russian Defense Ministry has reached its climax and literally resulted in the most…

For years, Prigozhin has been one of Putin's most trusted confidantes, running the mercenary Wagner Group as a private army to Putin

Massive Nato air force exercises are following Berlin's re-drawn view of the world as Olaf Scholz appears to be accepting a bigger role for his country

As Kyiv fights back, it is making some progress against Russian lines, but at a price. This phase of the conflict will be exhausting for both sides and could produce another stalemate.