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’s Foreign Agent Law Loses Legitimacy Inside the System
Criticism of Russia’s “foreign agents” law is growing not only in society but also within the country’s elites: the instrument of repression is losing legitimacy, being applied ever more arbitrarily, and increasingly used in political and intra-elite conflicts.
Foreign Oil Claims on Venezuela Thrown Into Doubt After U.S. Intervention
According to Bloomberg’s assessment, foreign state-owned companies — above all from China and Russia — now appear to be among the most exposed if Venezuela’s oil agreements are revised or rewritten.
Zelensky Seeks Stronger Trump Support: Demilitarized Zone, Security Guarantees, and a New Peace Plan
On Sunday, Zelensky and Trump met at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
Sanctions Slow Russia’s Push to Ramp Up LNG Production
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak acknowledged that international sanctions have pushed back the timeline for reaching previously announced targets.
Russia Becomes China’s Leading LNG Supplier, Overtaking Australia
According to Bloomberg, pricing has been the decisive factor behind the sharp rise in shipments.
Russian Central Bank’s Court Battle With Euroclear Could Help Plug the 2026 Budget Deficit
It is reasonable to assume that the Moscow court will support the Central Bank’s argument that it has suffered losses equivalent to the full amount of its frozen reserves.
Russia Prepares for a Cautious Key Rate Cut Amid Tax Risks
Most economists surveyed by the agency believe the rate will be lowered by 50 basis points to 16% on Friday.
Russian Oil Tankers Alter Routes in the Black Sea, Hugging the Turkish Coast
This detour, according to Bloomberg, may be an attempt to reduce the risk of attacks by Ukrainian sea drones, which have become more active against shipping in recent weeks.
The US Prepares a New Package of Sanctions Against Russia if Putin Rejects a Peace Deal
In the view of Bloomberg, officials in Washington believe that increasing pressure on Russia’s oil flows remains the most effective lever to influence the Kremlin’s calculations.
Economic Anxiety and Electoral Strategy: How Russian Parties Are Reading the Road to the State Duma Elections
An analysis of how economic stagnation and falling living standards could shape Russia’s State Duma elections, comparing the KPRF’s protest strategy with the LDPR’s politics of “care.”
