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.
EU Warns of Financial Risks if Deal on Frozen Russian Assets Fails
According to The Financial Times, the European Union has reached one of the most consequential financial and political crossroads since the beginning of its support for Kyiv.
Stealth Duel in the Skies of Dubai: F-35 vs. Su-57E
According to Bloomberg, a flying display featuring both aircraft at the same venue is an exceptional event — especially against the backdrop of the confrontation between the US and Russia over the situation in Ukraine.
Russia Launches Major Reform of Local Self-Government to Create a Unified System of Urban Agglomerations
Russia is reforming local governance to build a single-tier system centered on major urban agglomerations, concentrating resources while sidelining small towns.
Indian Oil Corporation Seeks Supplies of Russian and West African Crude
The state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s largest oil refiner, has announced a tender for crude oil deliveries scheduled for early next year.
Indian Oil Refiners Sharply Cut Russian Crude Purchases
According to Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the matter, the decision by Indian refiners was influenced by U.S. sanctions and ongoing trade talks between New Delhi and Washington.
Corruption at the Core of Ukraine’s Nuclear Industry: NABU Probes Ties Between Presidential Administration and “Energoatom” Schemes
According to Reuters, the operation could potentially reach individuals close to the Office of the President.
Drone Strike on Lukoil Oil Refinery in Volgograd
According to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the overnight strike on the facility in the Volga area caused explosions and a fire at the site.
How the Kremlin Rewrote Russia’s Past: The Politics Behind Unity Day
Russia’s Unity Day replaced the legacy of the October Revolution with a nationalist narrative — a symbol of the Kremlin’s evolving ideology.
Lavrov Under Fire: How Russia’s Top Diplomat Ended Up at the Center of the Putin–Trump Summit Fallout
After being blamed for derailing the Putin–Trump summit, Lavrov faces waning influence and mounting Kremlin intrigue.
Russia Faces a Deepening Crisis in Its Patrol Police: Staff Shortages, Rising Workload, and Growing Threats to Public Safety
Russia’s once-overstaffed police force is now facing an unprecedented personnel crisis. Amid the war in Ukraine, tens of thousands of patrol officers have left for the army or defense industry, leaving regions understaffed, crime rates rising, and public trust in law enforcement eroding.
