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.
Russian Liquidation Commission Seeks to Seize Google’s Assets in France
According to Bloomberg, this episode is another sign of how quickly the traditional mechanisms of international legal cooperation are eroding.
EU rushes to bypass Orbán and lock in the freeze on Russian assets
Brussels aims to protect the financial mechanism supporting Kyiv and preserve the stability of the sanctions regime.
Ukraine’s Naval Drones vs. Putin’s ‘Shadow Fleet’: Escalation in the Black Sea
Ukraine is striking Russia’s shadow fleet with fast naval drones — but under international law, the country is operating in a dangerous gray zone.
The United States Links a Possible Peace in Ukraine to the Kremlin’s Readiness for Real Compromises
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff stated that the success of any peace process depends entirely on whether Moscow demonstrates “genuine commitment to long-term peace.”
Hungary Blocks EU Eurobonds, Raising Pressure on Plan to Use Russian Assets
This move significantly complicates negotiations and leaves Brussels with virtually no room for maneuver as it tries to fill the financial gap Ukraine may face as early as next spring.
Russia’s Sports Officiating Crisis: From Football to the KHL
Not long ago — on November 19 — Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly drew attention to the poor quality of officiating in Russian football.
Europe on the Brink of “Civilizational Erasure”: Trump’s New National Security Strategy
In the latest U.S. National Security Strategy, the administration of President Donald Trump makes exceptionally sharp statements about Europe’s future.
Rheinmetall Unafraid of Peace in Ukraine: Why Europe’s Defense Giant Remains Confident in Long-Term Growth
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger has stated that even if peace is reached in Ukraine, it will have no effect on the company’s financial outlook.
Are Welders and Seamstresses Really Russia’s “Professions of the Future”?
A skeptical look at Deputy Prime Minister Golikova’s statement
Belarus Confirms Deployment of Russian “Oreshnik” Missile System
A new strategic threat looms over Europe
