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.
Russian Railways Faces Mounting Debt Amid Suspicions of Engineered Financial Crisis
Amid a new multi-billion-ruble bond issue, analysts suspect Russian Railways’ deepening financial troubles may be part of a calculated strategy to trigger a covert ownership change.
Frozen Russian Assets and Aid to Ukraine: The EU Balances Politics and Market Trust
The European Union is finding it ever harder to agree on a mechanism to finance support for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets.
The US Proposes a “Free Economic Zone” in Donbas: Kyiv Reveals Details of Trump’s Initiative
Washington seeks a compromise solution that involves troop withdrawals and the creation of a demilitarised corridor
Russian Liquidation Commission Seeks to Seize Google’s Assets in France
According to Bloomberg, this episode is another sign of how quickly the traditional mechanisms of international legal cooperation are eroding.
Ukraine’s Naval Drones vs. Putin’s ‘Shadow Fleet’: Escalation in the Black Sea
Ukraine is striking Russia’s shadow fleet with fast naval drones — but under international law, the country is operating in a dangerous gray zone.
The United States Links a Possible Peace in Ukraine to the Kremlin’s Readiness for Real Compromises
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff stated that the success of any peace process depends entirely on whether Moscow demonstrates “genuine commitment to long-term peace.”
Hungary Blocks EU Eurobonds, Raising Pressure on Plan to Use Russian Assets
This move significantly complicates negotiations and leaves Brussels with virtually no room for maneuver as it tries to fill the financial gap Ukraine may face as early as next spring.
Russia’s Sports Officiating Crisis: From Football to the KHL
Not long ago — on November 19 — Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly drew attention to the poor quality of officiating in Russian football.
Are Welders and Seamstresses Really Russia’s “Professions of the Future”?
A skeptical look at Deputy Prime Minister Golikova’s statement
Belarus Confirms Deployment of Russian “Oreshnik” Missile System
A new strategic threat looms over Europe
Hungary Says Oil Flows Through the Druzhba Pipeline Continue After Strike
The incident involved an explosion that damaged part of the pipeline, yet Budapest emphasizes that supply to the country—and further into Central Europe—has not been disrupted.
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