Aleksandr Pikaev

It is possible that some anti-Russian countries within the EU will continue to block Russia-EU partnership talks, says political analyst Aleksandr Pikaev. Still, the eventual launch of the talks is a big step.

In light of President Medvedev’s trip to Germany, Alexandr Pikaev, a political analyst from the Committee of Scientists for Global Security spoke to RT. He said the visit of Medvedev has “demonstrated continuity in Russian foreign policy”.

Putin has increased the number of vice-prime ministers in the new cabinet. This is because he had to assure the balance of power between the “old team” and the newcomers, says Aleksandr Pikaev from the Carnegie Moscow Centre.

Russia’s new cabinet has been announced. Aleksandr Pikaev from the Carnegie Moscow Centre and Viktor Mizin from the Institute for Strategic Assessment joined RT to comment on the changes.

Dmitry Medvedev is still seen by many as a softer personality than Putin. Aleksandr Pikaev, a political analyst from the Carnegie Moscow Centre, joined RT to comment on how foreign policy is likely to develop under President Medvedev.

Vladimir Putin is set to remain in the forefront of Russian politics as the head United Russia and as Prime Minister. Aleksandr Pikaev, political analyst from the Institute for World Economy and International Relations, gives his reaction.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon met with Russia’s FM in Moscow. Aleksandr Pikaev from the Commitee of Scientists for Global Security says reforms in the UN would directly affect the interests of all the world’s major powers.

Friday’s session of the NATO-Russia Council in Bucharest was a step in improving relations between Moscow and the alliance, says Aleksandr Pikaev from the Institute for World Economy and International Relations.

It would be wrong to expect Medvedev to criticise current policies before his inauguration, says Aleksandr Pikaev from the Institute for World Economy and International Relations, speaking about Medvedev's first foreign interview as President-elect.

Aleksandr Pikaev from the Institute for World Economy and International Relations gives his analysis of the 44th Security Conference in Munich.

The OSCE is refusing to come to Russia to monitor the March presidential poll. Aleksandr Pikaev from the Institute for World Economy and International Relations joined RT to speak on the issue.

Aleksandr Pikaev from the Institute for World Economy and International Relations joined RT to comment on the significance of Russia's Chief of General Staff announcing the possibility of a pre-emptive nuclear strike.

Three gunmenn have been killed in the latest police operation against militants in Dagestan. Aleksandr Pikaev from the Institute for World Economy and International relations spoke to RT about the troubled region.

Vladimir Putin still has to confirm his interest in becoming Russia's prime minister, and above all Russia still has to wait until the March election, says Aleksandr Pikaev, a political analyst.

The turnout at the parliamentary election was unexpectedly high. Aleksandr Pikaev, a political analyst from the Institute for World Economy and International Relations, explained to RT what's made Russians politically active. 

To comment on Russia's suspension of a key arms treaty, Aleksandr Pikaev, a political analyst from the Moscow-based Institute for World Economy and International Relations, came to our studio.

Putin calls for a boost to Russia's strategic nuclear forces and warns Russia will react suitably to 'NATO's muscle-flexing'. Aleksandr Pikaev from the Institute for World Economy and International Relations commented on this.

Aleksandr Pikaev from the Committee of Scientists for Global Security believes it’s ‘absolutely unacceptable’ that Georgia’s President isn’t able to take the responsibility for the current situation in Tbilisi.

Aleksandr Pikaev is a political analyst from the Institute for World Economy and International Relations. He gave his view on who could be behind the bus blast in Russia’s southern city of Togliatti.

In a surprise visit, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Tehran to meet Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Political analyst Aleksandr Pikaev from the Committee of Scientists for Global Security gave us his analysis of this visit.

Aleksandr Pikaev, a political analyst from the Institute for World Economy and International Relations gave his comments to RT concerning the accomplished anti-terrorism manoeuvres of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members.

Aleksandr Pikaev, a political analyst from the Institute for World Economy and International Relations, commented for Russia Today on America launching the North Pole expedition, shortly after Russia's successful mission.

Aleksandr Pikaev, a political analyst from the Institute for World Economy and International Relations shared with Russia Today his analysis on the Russian President's remarks on the country's intelligence capabilities.

Aleksandr Pikayev, a political analyst from the Committee of Scientists for Global Secirity, joined Russia Today to speak on the prospects of joint use by the U.S. and Russia of an Azerbaijan-based radar station.