Russia: election results hit ruling party

12 Sep 2019
After the elections on 8 September, the ruling party’s majority in Moscow has decreased dramatically (26 seats out of 45, down from 40). This follows two months of intense protest, denouncing the authorities'…

Afghan Peace Talks: Politicians, Taliban Cite 'Tremendous Progress' in Moscow

01 Jul 2019
Senior Afghan politicians and the Taliban said they made progress during peace talks in Russia, although they did not make any significant breakthrough. The May 28-30 talks in Moscow came amid international efforts…