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 Ukraine Tried to Lure Trump with Rare Earths — and It Backfired Badly
In the early stages, the strategy worked — Trump showed interest. But his interest quickly turned into pressure.
Trump Hints at Easing China Tariffs in Exchange for TikTok Deal Approval
The unexpected remark came just one day after Trump’s administration introduced sweeping new trade measures, including a 34% tariff on Chinese goods.
Trump Poised to Use the Dollar and Payment Systems as Tools of Pressure
These steps could fracture alliances and destabilize global financial markets.
Europe and Canada Urge Putin to Respond Swiftly to US Ceasefire Proposal Amid Ongoing Strikes
The appeal by some of Kyiv’s key western allies is an attempt to call Moscow out on its willingness to reach a ceasefire.
OPEC+ Begins the “Great Unwinding”: Production Cuts Eased Amid Trump’s Tariff Storm
The market reaction was swift: following Trump’s announcement of new tariffs, oil prices plummeted sharply on Wednesday evening.
Netanyahu Visits Budapest as Hungary Ignores ICC Arrest Warrant
Despite the ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Orbán invited him to Budapest and announced Hungary’s withdrawal from the court.
Secret Talks Held in Washington With Kremlin’s Economic Envoy
Kirill Dmitriev’s visit symbolizes not only an attempt to “reset” relations but also a search for pragmatic dialogue with the incoming U.S. administration.
Trump and Greenland: How the White House Is Calculating the Cost of Expanding U.S. Territory
While the world focuses on wars, sanctions, and the global economy, the White House is quietly working on a project to acquire Greenland.
A Peace Without Ukraine? Why Putin’s Envoy Is Heading to Washington — and How Trump Is Changing the Game
Kirill Dmitriev, a key Russian negotiator and close ally of Vladimir Putin, is traveling to Washington for the first time since the war in Ukraine began. And this is not just a diplomatic visit.
Russian Oil Exports Take a Hit Amid Port Disruptions and Growing U.S. Sanctions Pressure
The most significant short-term factor behind this slump was a three-day suspension of loading operations at the Kozmino terminal, Russia’s primary hub for Pacific shipments.
