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.
Russia’s Oil & Gas Take Slips to 2020 Lows as the Wartime Budget Feels the Strain
The Russian authorities are projecting for 2025 the lowest oil and gas receipts since the 2020 pandemic: softer commodity prices and a stronger ruble are “eating into” budget collections.
Costa seeks to bypass Orbán’s veto on Ukraine’s EU membership
Brussels is preparing a controversial move: at this week’s summit in Copenhagen, leaders will discuss how to speed up Kyiv’s application and prevent a single veto from stalling the entire process.
Ukraine Can Win the War: President Trump Strikes an Unexpectedly Hard Tone Toward Russia
Kyiv can drive Russia out of Ukraine with Europe’s support, President Donald Trump declared.
“Intra-party Frustration Is Growing: Zelenskyy’s Circle Talks of ‘Tightening the Screws’ and Concentrating Power”
At the center is a closed-door meeting in the Rada last week where, according to two MPs, the Ukrainian leader spoke sharply about those who, as he sees it, “do not unconditionally support a flattering image of Ukraine” before Western partners.
Putin Reaches Out to Trump on Nuclear Controls: Moscow Ready to Temporarily Observe Key New START Limits to Avoid a New Arms Race
The Kremlin’s initiative is an attempt to reduce strategic uncertainty amid stalled discussions on Ukraine and the broader collapse of the arms-control architecture.
Operation “Urna”: According to Bloomberg, How the Kremlin Is Trying to Influence Moldova’s Election
On Sunday, September 28, Moldova votes for a new parliament—and, in effect, for the country’s direction: continue toward the EU or pivot to Moscow.
Dmitry Kozak: From Heir Apparent to Retiree
A deep profile of Dmitry Kozak—from GRU veteran and legal architect of Putin’s vertical to Olympic czar and Ukraine negotiator—and his 2025 fall from power.
Russia’s Gasoline Sales Drop to Two-Year Low: Drone Strikes and Harvest Peak Deepen Shortages
Priority loading for large chains and force majeure at some plants are creating a structural shortage precisely in the spot segment—where independent gas stations and small wholesalers source their fuel.
Russia Looks for Ways to Rev Up Sluggish Wheat Shipments: Talks With Grain Traders and Potential Subsidies
Russia remains one of the world’s leading wheat suppliers, and revenue from commodity and food exports is a key source of budget income.
Drones Strike the Rear: Local Internet Shutdowns in Russia Paralyze Payments, Transport, and Business
A sharp rise in Ukrainian drone attacks on targets deep inside Russian territory has led to targeted and prolonged mobile internet shutdowns.
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