How Russia’s Military Operation Has Impacted Ordinary Citizens, According to a New Survey
The findings reveal a nation facing economic strain, emotional toll, and shifting views—while many feel unaffected.
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Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Steve Witkoff Has Business Ties to Sanctioned Billionaire Len Blavatnik
Blavatnik holds both U.S. and U.K. citizenship and has generously funded election campaigns for both Democrats and Republicans.
Russian Railways Faces Mounting Debt Amid Suspicions of Engineered Financial Crisis
Amid a new multi-billion-ruble bond issue, analysts suspect Russian Railways’ deepening financial troubles may be part of a calculated strategy to trigger a covert ownership change.
Russia to Demand Non-Interference Guarantees in Talks With President Donald Trump
Diplomatic sources say Trump’s upcoming meeting with Russia in Anchorage will address U.S. and Western guarantees of non-interference in Russia’s internal affairs.
Cracks in the Heart of Putin’s War Economy: What the Numbers Hide Ahead of the Alaska Meeting
Russia’s economy — reshaped by Vladimir Putin over the past two and a half years to serve the needs of war — is now facing perhaps its most serious crisis since the collapse of the USSR.
Russian Authorities Struggle to Win Over Youth Amid Growing Discontent
At a meeting of the National Anti-Terrorism Committee, FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov stated that 65% of those detained for terrorist-related crimes are young people.
Russia Avoids Recession, but Economic Growth Is Losing Steam
According to a Bloomberg survey of economists, Russia’s economy likely returned to growth in the second quarter of 2025, avoiding a technical recession despite the pressure of record-high interest rates.
Breakthrough in Donbas: How Russia’s Advance Is Changing the Balance of Power Ahead of the Trump-Putin Meeting
The sudden advance of Russian forces on Ukraine’s eastern front has shocked Kyiv and sparked a wave of outrage among military personnel and volunteers.
Lula and Xi Jinping Discuss Strengthening BRICS Amid Trump’s Trade Pressure
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping after recent talks with the leaders of India and Russia.
Where the Bavarian Pride Was Born: The Historic Battle Over the Origin of Bratwurst – and Why Switzerland Took Its Own Path
In Germany, a debate has flared up again — one that may seem comical to outsiders, but for Germans touches on questions of culinary honor and cultural identity.
Metadata Analysis Indicates WhatsApp Restrictions in Russia Have Already Begun
According to analytics from Downdetector, there has been a significant spike in complaints about the messenger’s performance in Russia.
How the New Turn in U.S.-Russian Relations Is Seen in Russia
Commentators close to the Kremlin see this meeting not only as a symbol of Russia’s return to the global stage but also as a harbinger of a possible lifting of sanctions.
Collapse of VTB’s Interest Income: War Pressure, Risks, and Hidden Problems
Russia’s second-largest bank — VTB (VTB Bank PJSC) — is experiencing a steep drop in lending income, raising concerns among top managers and experts.
