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.
And a whole world in BRIEFLY.
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.
Behind the Facade of “Optimism”: Russia’s Economy Slows Down Despite Kremlin’s Assurances
According to official data, Russia’s GDP growth slowed to 1.4% in the first quarter of 2025 — the lowest figure since mid-2023.
Crisis of Morality: Israeli Army Under Fire for Actions in Gaza
Testimonies collected by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz from soldiers about shootings near food distribution points in the enclave have sparked a public debate in Israel.
EU Allows National Age-Based Bans on Social Media: European Commission’s New Guidelines
The European Commission has opened the door to possible bans on social media use by minors at the national level.
Kim Jong Un Honors North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine: A Display of Military Alliance with Russia
Kim personally placed the national flag on the coffin of one of the fallen soldiers, underscoring the regime’s deep military solidarity with Russia.
Russia Increases Arctic LNG Production Despite Sanctions
The Arctic LNG 2 project reached a historic peak in output during the final days of June — averaging 14 million cubic meters per day on June 28 and 29.
While Russia Makes Promises, China Delivers: How Beijing Became Cuba’s Main Patron
Chinese projects are not just promises — they’re changing lives on the ground by providing electricity, jobs, and a glimpse of stability.
The Future of War Is Now: Ukraine Turns the Battlefield into a Testing Ground for Combat Robots
Ukraine is becoming the staging area for a new paradigm: machine-led conflict.
Russia’s Rare Earth Ambitions: Putin’s Geopolitical Trump Card or a Path to Dependence on China?
President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to develop Russia’s deposits of rare earth elements, lithium, and other strategic resources.
European Museums vs. Selfie Tourists: How a Photo Mishap Damaged a Medici-Era Masterpiece
The European tourist season has just begun, and controversies around tourists’ obsession with selfies are already in full swing.
Stablecoins: The Digital Dollars Challenging Banks and Powering U.S. Dominance
Digital replicas of traditional currencies—known as stablecoins—are rapidly conquering the global financial landscape.
