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.
Switzerland Prepares to Restrict Protection for Ukrainians: Inspired by Norway, but at the Risk of Its Reputation
According to NZZ, a decision from the Federal Council (Bundesrat) is expected soon and could be made before the government’s summer break.
Gulf Deadlock: How the Israel-Iran Clash Caught the Gulf States in the Crossfire
For years, the Gulf states had been carefully building diplomatic bridges toward Iran. But Israel’s sudden airstrike shattered this fragile balance and dragged their Arab neighbors into the most dangerous confrontation in decades.
China Condemns Israeli Strikes on Iran — While Quietly Benefiting from the Conflict
The leader of China’s ruling party and state, Xi Jinping, warns against escalation and offers China the role of mediator in the pursuit of peace.
Goodbye, G7: A Show Instead of Leadership
The anniversary G7 summit in the Canadian Rockies was meant to symbolize the strength of the Western alliance. Instead, it turned into a spectacle.
Day Six of Fire Between Israel and Iran: The U.S. Walks a Tightrope Between Restraint and Intervention
Iran and Israel are exchanging strikes, while the U.S. president has met with his national security team to discuss the escalating conflict.
Moscow Warns of Possible Regime Change in Iran as Middle East Tensions Escalate
There is deep unease in the Russian capital as Israel continues its air campaign, exerting enormous pressure on Iran.
Who Rules Iran and How the Regime Maintains Its Grip: An In-Depth Analysis Based on Bloomberg
The Islamic Republic has survived crises from sanctions to uprisings. But beneath the surface lies a society weary of repression, an economy in decline, and growing distrust of leadership.
Iran Under Attack, Russia in Advantage: How the Middle East Crisis Benefits Putin
Vladimir Putin made Russia’s alliance with Iran clear in October 2024, stating: ‘Our relationship with Iran is that of allies.’ But how solid is this so-called partnership in reality?
The Era of Nuclear Disarmament Is Ending: SIPRI Warns of a New Arms Race
The world is entering a new phase marked by the modernization of arsenals, the buildup of warheads, and the growing risk of nuclear conflict.
Israel’s War with Iran Forces Trump into a Dilemma: Intervene or Step Back?
Donald Trump wants nothing to do with Israel’s attack on Iran. But the longer the war drags on, the more likely it is that the United States will be drawn into it.
