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.
Russia Launches Major Reform of Local Self-Government to Create a Unified System of Urban Agglomerations
Russia is reforming local governance to build a single-tier system centered on major urban agglomerations, concentrating resources while sidelining small towns.
Indian Oil Corporation Seeks Supplies of Russian and West African Crude
The state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s largest oil refiner, has announced a tender for crude oil deliveries scheduled for early next year.
Indian Oil Refiners Sharply Cut Russian Crude Purchases
According to Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the matter, the decision by Indian refiners was influenced by U.S. sanctions and ongoing trade talks between New Delhi and Washington.
Corruption at the Core of Ukraine’s Nuclear Industry: NABU Probes Ties Between Presidential Administration and “Energoatom” Schemes
According to Reuters, the operation could potentially reach individuals close to the Office of the President.
Drone Strike on Lukoil Oil Refinery in Volgograd
According to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the overnight strike on the facility in the Volga area caused explosions and a fire at the site.
How the Kremlin Rewrote Russia’s Past: The Politics Behind Unity Day
Russia’s Unity Day replaced the legacy of the October Revolution with a nationalist narrative — a symbol of the Kremlin’s evolving ideology.
Lavrov Under Fire: How Russia’s Top Diplomat Ended Up at the Center of the Putin–Trump Summit Fallout
After being blamed for derailing the Putin–Trump summit, Lavrov faces waning influence and mounting Kremlin intrigue.
Slowing Under Pressure: Russia’s Economy Struggles Amid Sanctions and Soaring Inflation
The Central Bank of Russia has downgraded the country’s economic growth forecast and simultaneously lowered its key interest rate.
UAE Says Oil Market Shows No Signs of Oversupply After OPEC+ Decision
The statement reflects the position of key players within the oil cartel, who are seeking to demonstrate confidence in the stability of the market.
Russia Faces a Deepening Crisis in Its Patrol Police: Staff Shortages, Rising Workload, and Growing Threats to Public Safety
Russia’s once-overstaffed police force is now facing an unprecedented personnel crisis. Amid the war in Ukraine, tens of thousands of patrol officers have left for the army or defense industry, leaving regions understaffed, crime rates rising, and public trust in law enforcement eroding.
