Russia reminds wayward ally Belarus of its economic muscle
When Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimea region, Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko began trying to loosen his close ties with Moscow, fearing his country would be the next target.
Lack of progress on NATO may turn Georgia towards Russia
Ex-Soviet Georgia could start a gradual drift back into the orbit of its former overlord Russia if it does not see tangible signs soon that it will be invited to join NATO.
In shadow of Brexit, NATO considers Russian deterrence
NATO leaders meet in Warsaw on Friday to cement a new deterrent against what they see as an emboldened Russia, returning to Cold War-style defense with Washington again taking the part of Europe's protector.
NATO-Russia Council to meet in possible move to ease tensions
NATO envoys will hold a further formal meeting with Russia on July 13, days after the alliance's summit in Warsaw, in a sign Washington and Moscow want to defuse tensions in Europe.
Russia's Baltic outpost digs in for standoff with NATO
On the curbside outside the civilian airport in Kaliningrad, Russia's Baltic Sea outpost, a group of about 20 servicemen in Russian navy uniforms lined up earlier this month, waiting for a bus to take them to their base.
Commodity trade in UK may have some position limit leeway after Brexit
Britain-based commodity exchanges may have some leeway in the way they manage large positions after the UK exits the European Union, but they will still have to comply with EU rules from 2018, experts say.
Turkey proposes cooperation with Russia in fighting Islamic State
Turkey said on Monday it wanted to cooperate with Moscow in combating Islamic State in Syria but denied having suggested it might allow Russia to use its Incirlik Air Base, near the Syrian frontier.
We should give Britain the time it needs on Brexit
Britain should be dealt with patiently given the political upheaval there since it decided in a June 23 referendum to leave the European Union, Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff said on Monday.
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