Trump Calls Russian and Indian Economies ‘Dead’ as Tariff Dispute Escalates — Medvedev Responds
The dispute escalated after Trump published a statement on Truth Social criticizing the Indo-Russian relationship.
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EU-US Trade Deal: Who Benefits — and Is Trump the Real Winner?
The European Union and the United States have announced a political agreement that promises to radically reshape the €1.7 trillion transatlantic trade relationship.
Russia Cracks Down on Information Leaks and the B2B Data Market
The initiative targets both journalists attempting to buy classified materials from law enforcement officers and the broader black market for personal data, including services that offer access to government databases.
Central Bank Retreats: Interest Rate Cut Reveals the Cost of a Failed Monetary Policy
The Central Bank has lowered its key interest rate by two percentage points, bringing it down to 18%.
“Every Governor Has His Turn.” Regional Elites Are Alarmed by the Wave of Resignations — and Possibly Arrests. The Security Apparatus Is Gaining Strength
Over the next 10–12 months, direct arrests of regional governors on corruption charges remain unlikely. However, within the political system, there is a growing demand for high-profile purges.
Russia’s Economy Is Cooling: Why the Central Bank May Opt for a Sharp Key Rate Cut
According to a Bloomberg survey, all economists expect a rate reduction at Friday’s meeting — and some predict the most aggressive move yet this year.
Since early 2022, Russia has faced unprecedented cyber pressure
While cyberattacks on the IT infrastructure of Russian enterprises used to be sporadic, by 2025 the situation has become systemic.
On the Prospects of Russian Technocracy
For many months now, there has been ongoing debate about what awaits Russia after the end of the “special military operation” (SMO) and, more broadly, after the eventual departure of President Putin.
Loyalty Over Law: Ukraine Rolls Back Maidan-Era Anti-Corruption Reforms
On the evening of July 22, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed Bill No. 12414, sparking outrage both inside the country and abroad.
Stalin Returns: How Putin Uses the Legacy of the Dictator in a New Wave of Repression
As the war in Ukraine drags on, President Vladimir Putin is tightening domestic repression, increasingly drawing on Soviet-era methods.
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