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.
Russia May See Oil Revenue Surge Amid War Around Iran
According to Bloomberg, after global benchmark prices climbed above $100 per barrel, the additional income is likely to start showing up in Moscow’s export earnings.
Russia’s Industry Loses Recovery Momentum in February
This is indicated by monitoring data from the Institute for National Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences
US Warns Kyiv Over Strikes Affecting American Economic Interests in Russia
The statement was made by Ukraine’s ambassador to Washington, Olha Stefanishyna.
Ukraine and Russia Return to Talks in Geneva After Kyiv Consults Allies
Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov stressed the need for unity.
The War Comes Home: How Strikes on Border Regions Are Changing Life in Russia
While the Kremlin has long portrayed the fighting as something distant from the daily lives of ordinary Russians, developments in the border regions suggest otherwise.
Russia Effectively Blocks WhatsApp: A Shift Toward a “National Messenger”
The move was implemented by removing the service from the official online registry maintained by Roskomnadzor.
Russia’s Military Spending Far Higher Than Officially Reported
This conclusion was reached by Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND) following an analysis of Russia’s public finances.
A Trade Truce Between the United States and India: A Durable Deal or a Temporary Pause?
Under the terms outlined by Mr Trump, the so-called “reciprocal” tariff on Indian exports to the United States will fall from 25% to 18%.
Donetsk’s Status Emerges as Main Obstacle to Russia–Ukraine Peace Deal
According to Rubio, territorial claims over Donetsk are now the last major sticking point in the negotiations.
Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi Conclude as Next Round Comes Into View
Ukraine’s chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, said the discussions in Abu Dhabi focused on “the parameters for ending Russia’s war and the broader logic of the negotiation process.”
