Russia’s once-overstaffed police force is now facing an unprecedented personnel crisis. Amid the war in Ukraine, tens of thousands of patrol officers have left for the army or defense industry, leaving regions understaffed, crime rates rising, and public trust in law enforcement eroding.
According to Bloomberg, citing Cabinet Minister Gergely Gulyas, the talks, scheduled to take place at the White House on November 7, will include the signing of several agreements in the fields of energy, defense, economy, and finance.
Following Ukraine’s decision in late August to relax exit restrictions for men aged 18 to 22, both Poland and Germany have seen a noticeable influx of young Ukrainians.
The plans were revealed by the political director of Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán — Balázs Orbán (a namesake of the prime minister).
Russia’s evolving digital economy is reshaping SME financing as marketplaces outpace traditional banks with AI-driven lending models and internal financial ecosystems, prompting lawmakers to call for stronger competition and fairer access to credit.
The main event of recent days has been the advance of Russian forces in the area of Pokrovsk (Donetsk region) — one of the key strongholds of Ukraine’s defense.
A new FOM poll shows Russians have lost faith in a brighter future, with “anxiety” named the word of the year and “love” falling to last place — a reflection of deep disappointment and fading optimism across the country.
An investigation by journalist Anastasia Kashevarova reveals a vast shadow network of “black recruiters” in Russia — corrupt intermediaries who forge documents, exploit vulnerable people, and trade soldiers between regions and units for profit.
According to Russian representative Kirill Dmitriev, Moscow, Kyiv, and Washington are “quite close” to reaching an agreement that could bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
The move comes amid rising inflation, tightening Western sanctions, and shrinking revenues from the energy sector — still one of the country’s main economic pillars.
