Long Wait in the Kremlin: How Putin Set the Tone for Talks With the Americans
The visit of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow began with a deliberate pause.
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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.
Belgium Warns: Using Frozen Russian Assets Could Undermine Prospects for a Peace Deal
Prime Minister Bart de Wever has outlined the conditions that would allow him to lift his objections to the proposed €140 billion EU loan to Kyiv.
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.
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US Sanctions Against Russia’s Oil Sector: Will They Trigger a Global Energy Shock?
The restrictions, which came into effect on November 21, immediately jolted oil markets: traders and analysts are trying to understand how deeply these measures will reshape global supply chains and demand structure.
Russia Enters a “Phase of Deep Disappointment”: Anxiety Rises as Love Loses Meaning
A new FOM poll shows Russians have lost faith in a brighter future, with “anxiety” named the word of the year and “love” falling to last place — a reflection of deep disappointment and fading optimism across the country.
A New Michelangelo Drawing Discovered?
A California Family Heirloom May Be a Preparatory Sketch for the Sistine Chapel
