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.
How Far-Right Politicians in Poland Turn Ukrainian Refugees into Election Scapegoats
Far-right and nationalist politicians are weaponizing the topic of Ukrainian refugees — spreading fear, inciting hatred, and rallying support through divisive rhetoric.
Ukrainian Sabotage Suspected in Deadly Attack on Russian Passenger Train
One of the most dramatic cases took place in Russia’s Bryansk region, near the Ukrainian border, where a civilian passenger train derailed after a road bridge suddenly collapsed over the tracks.
Russia After Putin: Reform Blueprints Emerge from Opposition Think Tanks Abroad
In May of this year, several Russian expert centers abroad released their visions of the future by presenting reform projects for a “post-Putin Russia.”
The Tipping Point: How Criminal Cases Against TGC-14 Could Reignite Debate Over Russia’s Energy Privatization
Criminal investigations into the leadership of TGC-14 could mark the beginning of more than just the nationalization of its assets, considered strategic for Buryatia and the Transbaikal region.
Russia’s Expert Vacuum: How Silencing Independent Analysts Undermines Strategic Governance
The inclusion of demographer Alexey Raksha in Russia’s registry of foreign agents is emblematic of the state’s evolving relationship with the independent expert community.
Russia Introduces Targeted Support Measures to Rescue Coal Industry from Crisis
The assistance will be provided selectively, with a focus on supporting enterprises that demonstrate viability.
The Kremlin Rejoices: Trump’s Envoy Hints at Halting NATO Expansion Eastward
President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, retired General Keith Kellogg, acknowledged that Moscow’s concerns about NATO expansion are justified.
Russia’s Credit Impulse Turns Deeply Negative: Signs of a Systemic Slowdown
Russia is witnessing a sharp decline in credit activity — a key driver of economic momentum.
Kremlin in Potato Panic: Putin Acknowledges Food Crisis in Russia
In a surprising move, Vladimir Putin publicly admitted on Russian state television that the country has run out of one of its most essential food staples — potatoes.
How U.S. Sanctions Against Russian Oligarchs Paralyzed Liechtenstein’s Trust Industry
The government is now considering tightening control over hundreds of Russian-linked trusts after their managers resigned en masse under pressure from Washington.
