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.
Hunt for Russia’s ‘Democracy Architect’ Chubais
The push for a criminal probe originated within the government of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and quickly gained the backing of Vladimir Putin.
Russia Poised to Nationalise Domodedovo Airport Amid Legal Wrangles and Power Struggles
Domodedovo’s ownership, led by businessmen Dmitry Kamenshchik and Valery Kogan, has been in conflict with state interests since the early 2000s.
Russia Seizes Over 500 Private Businesses Since 2022 as Kremlin Expands Economic Control
Regulatory pressure on foreign businesses has driven over 50% of these takeovers, while court rulings account for nearly 40%.
Russia and Ukraine in Secret Talks to Halt Energy Infrastructure Attacks Amid Devastating Drone Strikes
According to diplomatic insiders, this initiative is backed by Saudi Arabia and has the support of the Trump administration.
Chinese Startup DeepSeek: A Shock for Silicon Valley and a New Era of AI
Silicon Valley’s tech giants now find themselves in a situation where old approaches are no longer working, and China is rewriting the rules.
Russia Scraps Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Radical Move to Curb Brain Drain
The decision, seen by many as an aggressive strategy to stem the exodus of young talent, fundamentally alters Russia’s higher education system.
Friedrich Merz May Receive Support from AfD
Friedrich Merz, who is considered the frontrunner for the German chancellorship, has proposed sweeping changes to the country’s immigration laws.
Russia’s Oil Exports to India and China Face Sharp Decline as Freight Costs Soar
“Rouble faces pressure as Russia’s trade surplus shrinks, traders warn via Reuters.”
Russian Central Bank Faces Scrutiny Over Capital Outflows
According to sources, the country’s security services are leading the probe amidst growing concerns over substantial capital outflows.
Russia Urges U.S. to Expedite Approval of New Ambassador
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov confirmed that Moscow has formally requested Washington to finalize the agrément for Alexander Darichev.
