France again boards a tanker linked to Russian oil trade
According to Bloomberg, the tanker in question is the Tagor, which departed from Russia’s Murmansk and is subject to international restrictions.
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Russian banks allowed to defend themselves against drones
According to Reuters, Russia has passed a law allowing the Central Bank, Sberbank and other financial organizations to operate anti-drone systems independently and to arm staff in order to protect facilities without the mandatory involvement of special forces.
Russians Are Paying Less Attention to the War as Fatigue Starts to Show, Levada Poll Finds
In April 2026, 43% of respondents said they were closely following developments around the war in Ukraine, the lowest reading recorded by the pollster.
Russia’s Foreign Agent Law Loses Legitimacy Inside the System
Criticism of Russia’s “foreign agents” law is growing not only in society but also within the country’s elites: the instrument of repression is losing legitimacy, being applied ever more arbitrarily, and increasingly used in political and intra-elite conflicts.
Trump: The U.S. May Face a Choice — Greenland or NATO
U.S. President Donald Trump has effectively acknowledged a scenario in which the United States could sacrifice the North Atlantic alliance in pursuit of control over Greenland.
White House: Donald Trump Weighs a “Wide Range of Options” on Greenland — Including Military Force
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stressed that the president views the acquisition of Greenland as a central pillar of U.S. national security strategy.
Two Women, One Trump: Why He Will Never Choose Machado
The Venezuelan crisis has exposed not only the weaknesses of the opposition but also the extreme cynicism of American politics.
The U.S. Takes Control of Venezuela: Maduro Arrested, Strikes Carried Out, and an Uncertain Future Ahead
Following a series of U.S. strikes on targets inside Venezuela, Washington announced that it had effectively assumed control over the country.
Sanctions Slow Russia’s Push to Ramp Up LNG Production
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak acknowledged that international sanctions have pushed back the timeline for reaching previously announced targets.
Russian Central Bank’s Court Battle With Euroclear Could Help Plug the 2026 Budget Deficit
It is reasonable to assume that the Moscow court will support the Central Bank’s argument that it has suffered losses equivalent to the full amount of its frozen reserves.
Belgian Prime Minister Warns: Failure to Fund Ukraine Would Be Europe’s Shame
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever issued the warning while addressing lawmakers in the country’s federal parliament ahead of a crucial EU summit.
Russian Oil Tankers Alter Routes in the Black Sea, Hugging the Turkish Coast
This detour, according to Bloomberg, may be an attempt to reduce the risk of attacks by Ukrainian sea drones, which have become more active against shipping in recent weeks.
Economic Anxiety and Electoral Strategy: How Russian Parties Are Reading the Road to the State Duma Elections
An analysis of how economic stagnation and falling living standards could shape Russia’s State Duma elections, comparing the KPRF’s protest strategy with the LDPR’s politics of “care.”
