Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. Russian President Vladimir Putin, accompanied by Energy Minister ...

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shakes hands with President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, May 14, 2025. Credit: Sadiq Asyraf/Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia Over ...

The Britain-Russia rivalry is one of the most enduring contests in modern history, yet it is rarely recognized as such. From imperial skirmishes in Central Asia to Cold War standoffs in Europe, the ...

In Dushanbe earlier in October, Russian leader Vladimir Putin seemed a bit disappointed with the state of Russia-Central Asia relations. Speaking at the second Russia-Central Asia Summit, Putin noted ...

As he looks to solidify his territorial gains in Ukraine in a potential ceasefire deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has one eye trained on Russia’s southern border – and boosting Russian ...