How Russia’s Military Operation Has Impacted Ordinary Citizens, According to a New Survey
The findings reveal a nation facing economic strain, emotional toll, and shifting views—while many feel unaffected.
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Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Steve Witkoff Has Business Ties to Sanctioned Billionaire Len Blavatnik
Blavatnik holds both U.S. and U.K. citizenship and has generously funded election campaigns for both Democrats and Republicans.
Fanny Ardant in Moscow: The Actress’s Cultural Visit Delights Kremlin Circles
Her trip, organized at the invitation of the celebrated Russian actor and director Vladimir Mashkov, became a notable event for Russia’s cultural and political elite.
Will 2026 Be the Year Putin Tries to Exit the War in Ukraine — and What Could Push Him to Do So
At present, experts see no reason for the Kremlin leader to end the war, despite the high costs and heavy losses.
Macron Calls on Putin to Agree to Immediate Ceasefire: First Talks Between French and Russian Leaders Since 2022
The two-hour discussion focused primarily on the ongoing war in Ukraine and growing tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program.
Behind the Facade of “Optimism”: Russia’s Economy Slows Down Despite Kremlin’s Assurances
According to official data, Russia’s GDP growth slowed to 1.4% in the first quarter of 2025 — the lowest figure since mid-2023.
Kim Jong Un Honors North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine: A Display of Military Alliance with Russia
Kim personally placed the national flag on the coffin of one of the fallen soldiers, underscoring the regime’s deep military solidarity with Russia.
Russia Increases Arctic LNG Production Despite Sanctions
The Arctic LNG 2 project reached a historic peak in output during the final days of June — averaging 14 million cubic meters per day on June 28 and 29.
While Russia Makes Promises, China Delivers: How Beijing Became Cuba’s Main Patron
Chinese projects are not just promises — they’re changing lives on the ground by providing electricity, jobs, and a glimpse of stability.
The Future of War Is Now: Ukraine Turns the Battlefield into a Testing Ground for Combat Robots
Ukraine is becoming the staging area for a new paradigm: machine-led conflict.
Russia’s Rare Earth Ambitions: Putin’s Geopolitical Trump Card or a Path to Dependence on China?
President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to develop Russia’s deposits of rare earth elements, lithium, and other strategic resources.
Arson Attack on Bundeswehr Trucks in Erfurt: Russian Link, Telegram Propaganda, and Sabotage on German Soil?
A total of six vehicles were destroyed in the fire. But the blaze was only the beginning of the story.
Russia No Longer Needs Iran’s Help in the War in Ukraine
Tehran’s humiliation may not sit well with Moscow, but Russia’s drone production and new alliances mean that Vladimir Putin can keep fighting.
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