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.
Europe Is Ready to Defend Ukraine Without the U.S. — But Not Without Watching Trump
Europe has the money and artillery shells, but key U.S. capabilities — such as operational intelligence and air defense — will be difficult to replace.
Mishustin Confirms Digital Reform Drive, Signals Looming Personnel Shifts in Financial Sector
Russia intensifies digitalization amid demographic and external challenges, as IT investments surge and productivity outpaces the national average, signaling deeper economic restructuring.
UK Threatens Roman Abramovich with Lawsuit over Frozen Chelsea Funds – Billions Could Go to Ukraine
The British government is considering filing a lawsuit against Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
While Propaganda Stays Silent, the Drones Speak: Ukraine’s Precision Strike Exposes Russia’s Vulnerability
Ukrainian forces have delivered a painful blow to the reputation of the Russian military: deep behind enemy lines, thousands of kilometers from the front, strategic aircraft were destroyed.
Friedrich Merz Buries Nord Stream 2: Energy Rift Between Berlin, Washington, and Eastern Germany
His government, he said, “will do everything to ensure that Nord Stream 2 is never put into operation.”
Ukraine Presents Peace Plan for Talks with Russia in Istanbul: Key Demands from Kyiv
On June 2, Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to meet for a new round of peace negotiations in Istanbul—talks that could prove decisive in the context of ongoing war.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Nuclear-Capable Bomber Bases
The targets included the Belaya Air Base in Eastern Siberia — a remote but crucial hub for Russia’s strategic aviation.
Russia After Putin: Reform Blueprints Emerge from Opposition Think Tanks Abroad
In May of this year, several Russian expert centers abroad released their visions of the future by presenting reform projects for a “post-Putin Russia.”
The Tipping Point: How Criminal Cases Against TGC-14 Could Reignite Debate Over Russia’s Energy Privatization
Criminal investigations into the leadership of TGC-14 could mark the beginning of more than just the nationalization of its assets, considered strategic for Buryatia and the Transbaikal region.
Russia’s Expert Vacuum: How Silencing Independent Analysts Undermines Strategic Governance
The inclusion of demographer Alexey Raksha in Russia’s registry of foreign agents is emblematic of the state’s evolving relationship with the independent expert community.
