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.
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2024: Trends of the Year In Russia
These trends reflect significant shifts in political, social, and cultural landscapes, particularly within Russia.
Russia Courts India for Energy Tech Amid Sanctions, Raising Western Concerns
“Unofficial” visit, seeking to establish agreements that could undermine Western sanctions designed to restrict Russia’s access to critical energy technology.
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.
Gazprom Posts Historic RUB 1.08 Trillion Loss Amid Shrinking European Gas Exports
This marks a dramatic reversal from the RUB 696 billion net profit recorded just a year earlier.
Drop in Imports Bolsters Trade Balance, but Signals Systemic Strains in Russian Economy
In February, non-oil-and-gas exports rose by an estimated 12% month-on-month on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Why the Nord Stream Revival Matters
Nord Stream’s revival is back in discussion amid rumors of a controlling stake transfer in Nord Stream 2 AG to U.S. investors.
Potential Candidates for the Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church: A Summary
A new generation of administrators is emerging within the Church, gaining expertise in managing its vast institutional structure.
Russia Pushes for U.S. Sanctions Relief as Aviation Sector Faces Growing Crisis
A recent Russian Security Council meeting highlighted the looming crisis in the country’s commercial aviation sector.
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