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.
Anna Netrebko Returns: Leading European Opera Houses Welcome the Stage Diva Once Again
In the upcoming season, Anna Netrebko will perform at two major opera houses — Zurich Opera and the Royal Opera House in London.
Moscow and Washington to Resume Talks: New Meeting Set for April 10 in Turkey
Negotiations between Russia and the United States are set to resume on April 10 in Istanbul.
Alexander Ovechkin Rewrites NHL History
On Sunday, April 6, during the game between the New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals, the Russian forward scored his 895th goal.
EU: No talks with U.S. on easing sanctions against Russia.
The EU’s top sanctions official O’Sullivan confirmed that Washington has not approached the EU on the matter.
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.
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.
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.
“The Heart of the War Is in Wiesbaden”: How the U.S. Secretly Directed Ukraine’s
The New York Times investigation reveals the extent of American involvement in the war against Russia — and the internal divisions that undermined Ukraine’s gains.
Russia’s “Rust Belt” as a Showcase of the War Economy
The war in Ukraine is reshaping Russia’s economic map: poor regions are turning into economically vibrant areas.
