Multipolarity gives middle powers more choices, but fewer guarantees
BRICS, SCO and other organisations can offer relief from great power pressure but do not provide collective defence.

BRICS, SCO and other organisations can offer relief from great power pressure but do not provide collective defence.









Three intelligence officers were wounded in shootout that Zelenskyy has described as ‘absolutely disgraceful’.
From Moscow to Plesetsk, Ukraine appears to be trying to hit infrastructure that powers Russia’s war from space.
Moscow challenges Norway’s seizure of vessel, the Professor Molchanov, calling it an act of piracy.
Moscow to shut Goethe-Institut centres after Germany announces the closure of two Russian institutions.
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas warns of more pressure after Germany blames Russia for attempted attack.
Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister’s Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.
What happens if the airspace of the world’s largest country by land mass is out of bounds because of Ukrainian drones?
Relations between Russia and Armenia have reached historic lows as Yerevan pivots towards the West.
Putin accuses Zelenskyy of ‘terrorism’, while Ukraine warns foreign airlines against using Russian airspace.

Germany says an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport showed hallmarks of Russian hybrid operations against Ukraine.