Western sanctions are weakening Moscow’s ties with former Soviet republics and hindering its economic expansion into the Global South, according to a leaked Russian government document dated February ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams’ co-star who typically bears the brunt of OKC’s offensive weight on his shoulders, was the first to greet him, his hand extending from his camouflage sleeve. “You ...

Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad.

A few decades back, a decreasing number of countries were given taints of autocracies and dictatorship (even though many were under undemocratic monarchies).

The acclamation of Alexander Lukashenko as Belarus president for a seventh straight term was confirmed on January 26. The ...

Trump, announcing the aid freeze on his first day in office, said all foreign assistance would be evaluated as to whether it ...