Russia’s Industry Loses Recovery Momentum in February
This is indicated by monitoring data from the Institute for National Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences
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The War Comes Home: How Strikes on Border Regions Are Changing Life in Russia
While the Kremlin has long portrayed the fighting as something distant from the daily lives of ordinary Russians, developments in the border regions suggest otherwise.
Russia Effectively Blocks WhatsApp: A Shift Toward a “National Messenger”
The move was implemented by removing the service from the official online registry maintained by Roskomnadzor.
Rheinmetall Unafraid of Peace in Ukraine: Why Europe’s Defense Giant Remains Confident in Long-Term Growth
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger has stated that even if peace is reached in Ukraine, it will have no effect on the company’s financial outlook.
Are Welders and Seamstresses Really Russia’s “Professions of the Future”?
A skeptical look at Deputy Prime Minister Golikova’s statement
Belarus Confirms Deployment of Russian “Oreshnik” Missile System
A new strategic threat looms over Europe
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.
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.
The EU Rewrites ESG Rules in the Name of Defense
The European Parliament has approved a legislative change that effectively allows companies producing incendiary weapons, depleted-uranium ammunition, and even components of nuclear weapons to receive ESG labels.
Anti-Corruption Raid on Andriy Yermak’s Apartment: A Crisis of Trust in Zelensky’s Inner Circle
According to Bloomberg, the mere fact that investigators appeared at the home of a man often described as “the second center of power” in Ukraine may have significant consequences for the country’s international reputation and its position in negotiations with allies.
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.
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.
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