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.
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’s Unmanned Systems Troops: Grand Plans, Slipping Deadlines
The effort to establish a dedicated Unmanned Systems branch within Russia’s Armed Forces is sputtering. The deadline Defense Minister Andrei Belousov set for standing up an independent service by the third quarter of 2025 now appears likely to slip.
Levada Center: Growing Public Support in Russia for Crackdowns on Anti-War Protests
According to the results, 42% of respondents believe the government should respond harshly to anti-war protests — up from 33% in August 2022.
Buffer Zone and Energy Shift Mark Moscow’s Harder Line on Ukraine Negotiations
Russia signals a tougher stance on Ukraine talks by proposing a buffer zone and integrating the Zaporizhzhia plant into its power grid, source says.
Kremlin Sees Public Reaction to Stalin Bas-Relief as Green Light for Broader Historical Rebranding
The situation was closely monitored by key departments within the Kremlin, including the information and political supervision blocs.
North Korea Sent Far More Troops to Russia Than Previously Reported, Claims Russian Writer
Russian author Zakhar Prilepin told the weekly Arguments and Facts that North Korea has dispatched 95 battalions to Russia.
Russians with Degrees Earn Peanuts: Shocking Pay Gap Revealed!
In Russia, slogging through university for a higher education degree might not fatten your wallet as much as you’d hope, a top professor has revealed.
Top Tax Chiefs Nicked in Moscow Bribery Bust!
Word on the street, via insider Telegram channel Nezigar, is that this crackdown is part of a bitter feud.
Russia’s Coal Industry Faces Deepening Crisis
Insiders point to a deeper issue: poor leadership. Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev, appointed to navigate the crisis, has disappointed.
Is It Time for the Papacy to Return to the Italians?
Of the 266 popes in history, 217 have been Italian — but the last three have not.
Pope Francis’s Funeral May Become the Most Significant Gathering of Global Elites
An unexpected question has arisen — could Vladimir Putin also attend? While Italy recognizes the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Vatican does not.
Chechnya Poised for Power Transition Amid Federal Pressure
The Kremlin’s discreet but decisive effort to orchestrate a power transition in the Chechen Republic appears to be progressing at a brisk pace.
