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.
Hungary Says Oil Flows Through the Druzhba Pipeline Continue After Strike
The incident involved an explosion that damaged part of the pipeline, yet Budapest emphasizes that supply to the country—and further into Central Europe—has not been disrupted.
Long Wait in the Kremlin: How Putin Set the Tone for Talks With the Americans
The visit of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow began with a deliberate pause.
Russian Tanker Attacked in the Black Sea as Maritime Tensions Rise
Turkish authorities confirmed that this was the fourth attack on Russian or Russia-linked ships in a single week, highlighting a sharp escalation in regional maritime risks.
Europe Prepares to Strike Back: How NATO Countries Seek Ways to Counter Russia’s Hybrid Attacks
European capitals are now discussing what would have seemed unthinkable just a few years ago: how to respond to Russia in a way that deters Moscow without crossing dangerous red lines.
EU Prepares Emergency Funding Plan for Ukraine
According to Politico, Brussels is urgently working on a “Plan B” in case EU leaders fail to reach an agreement on using frozen Russian state assets in time.
US and Russia Hold Quiet Talks in the UAE Amid Escalating Strikes Between Moscow and Kyiv
According to Bloomberg, these contacts have become the most substantial direct dialogue between Washington and Moscow since the publication of the American 28-point peace proposal.
US Sanctions Against Russia’s Oil Sector: Will They Trigger a Global Energy Shock?
The restrictions, which came into effect on November 21, immediately jolted oil markets: traders and analysts are trying to understand how deeply these measures will reshape global supply chains and demand structure.
Zelensky Agrees to Work on the U.S. Draft Plan to End the War
According to Bloomberg, this is mentioned in an official statement issued by the Office of the President of Ukraine.
New Peace Plan: What Concessions the Administration of President Donald Trump Proposes for Ukraine
The document, drafted by the president’s closest advisers, has already raised concerns in Europe and is likely to face strong resistance in Ukraine.
Sabotage on the Warsaw–Lublin Line: Poland Suspects Russian Intelligence Services
Polish authorities are investigating a series of incidents on a railway line used to transport humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine.
