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.
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.
The EU Seeks to Renew Ties with Russia’s Allies to Achieve Ceasefire in Ukraine
The EU initiative appears to be aimed at the BRICS countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
The U.S. Increases Pressure on Russia: New Sanctions and Hopes for a Ceasefire
As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in an interview with CBS News, the American administration has made it “pretty clear” to the Kremlin that Washington’s patience is running thin.
A Generational Shift in the Russian Army: Putin Promotes Generals of the Offensive
On May 15, Vladimir Putin dismissed the 70-year-old Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces, General Oleg Salyukov, and replaced him with a much younger figure: 50-year-old Andrei Mordvichev.
Istanbul Talks: Diplomatic Failure and the Deliberate Indifference of Putin and Trump
On Friday, the first direct negotiations between representatives of Russia and Ukraine since the start of the war took place in Istanbul — and lasted less than two hours.
Clash Before Peace Talks: Zelensky Accuses Moscow of a Farce — Kremlin Calls Him a ‘Clown’
As the world’s attention turns to Istanbul, where peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to take place, the diplomatic climate remains highly tense.
Shadows of the Past: Why Ukraine and Russia Struggle to Return to the Negotiating Table
Under mounting external pressure, the first direct talks in three years between representatives of Russia and Ukraine may take place this Thursday.
Return to Negotiations: Why Turkey Is Back at the Center of Ukraine Peace Talks
What’s surprising is that the initiative did not come from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, but he quickly seized the unexpected diplomatic opportunity.
Russian Propaganda Targets European Leaders: Merz, Macron, and Starmer Accused of Using Cocaine on Train to Kyiv
The heads of European states arrived in Ukraine by train.
An informal moment during the journey sparks rumors about drug use.
White House Opens Door to Zelensky-Putin Peace Summit: Trump’s Envoy Offers to Mediate Personally
Steve Witkoff expressed hope for a personal summit between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin.
Trump Ready to Join Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey: Kyiv Welcomes the Move, Moscow Hesitates
The unexpected proposal was warmly received by Kyiv and marked a new phase in international efforts to resolve the ongoing war.
