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Articles by Yury Barmin

opinion Yury Barmin

As Putin Encourages Erdogan-Assad Talks, the Kurds Face Uncertainty

On Jan. 23 Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Erdogan met in Moscow to discuss resolutions to the Syrian Civil War.
opinion Yury Barmin

Russia’s Bitter Reality Check in Syria (Op-ed)

The Kremlin wants to strong-arm a peace deal, but even its allies seem resistant.
opinion Yury Barmin

What Smoke Signals Are Russia’s Arms Deals Sending? (Op-ed)

Just like in Soviet times, Moscow is using weapons deals to form alliances and pressure rivals.
opinion Yury Barmin

Putin and Trump Are Headed for a Syrian Showdown That Neither Wants (Op-ed)

The Syrian War is turning into a war for Syria.
opinion Yury Barmin

What’s Behind the Saudi King’s Historic Visit to Russia (Op-ed)

Riyadh sees Russia as a resurgent global player who could fill the U.S. vacuum
opinion Yury Barmin

The Kremlin and the Crash: Putin's Dilemma

Russia's leadership has so far resisted saying that the crash of the airliner in Egypt was an act of terrorism. But even if that is confirmed, President...
opinion Yury Barmin

Russia's Other Vladimir Fuels Ukraine Tensions

More than 400 politicians, public figures and religious leaders gathered in the Kremlin on July 28 to commemorate 1,000 years since the death of Prince...