Andrei R. Belousov, an intellectual with no military experience, is known for backing a state-dominated economy.
Tag: Moscow (Russia)
Xi Jinping Embracing Vladimir Putin in Defiance of the West
Western leaders looking for signs that the Chinese leader used his influence on President Vladimir V. Putin to end the war in Ukraine are likely to be disappointed.
Putin’s China Visit Highlights Military Ties That Worry the West
The Russian leader visited an institute in Harbin known for defense research. President Xi Jinping saw him off with a rare and seemingly deliberate embrace for the cameras.
Putin Is Selling Victory, and Many Russians Are Buying It
Vladimir Putin’s message to his country appears to be taking hold: that Russia is fighting against the whole Western world — and winning.
Putin Will Visit Xi, Testing a ‘No Limits’ Partnership
Moscow seeks more support for its war in Ukraine. But Beijing risks alienating Europe, a key trading partner needed to help revive China’s economy.
A Week of Pomp to Project Putin’s Confidence
The Russian president’s inauguration for a fifth term and the annual Victory Day parade will highlight his grip on the country’s politics and his resolve to capture Ukraine.
A Week of Pomp to Project Putin’s Confidence
The Russian president’s inauguration for a fifth term and the annual Victory Day parade will highlight his grip on the country’s politics and his resolve to capture Ukraine.
Putin’s War Will Soon Reach Russians’ Tax Bills
Russia’s president has signaled an increase in income and corporate taxes that will help finance the war. The move reflects his firm control over Russian policy.
In Moscow Attack, a Handful of Suspects but a Million Tajiks Under Suspicion
The main suspects in a deadly assault near Moscow were from Tajikistan. Now many other Tajiks, who fill jobs in Russia’s wartime economy, are being deported and harassed.
Why Russia’s Vast Security Services Fell Short on Deadly Attack
The factors behind the failure to prevent a terrorist attack include a distrust of foreign intelligence, a focus on Ukraine and a distracting political crackdown at home.