Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy
Russians are returning to cash, as mobile internet shutdowns disrupt card payments, and more businesses seek to dodge…
Russia’s China Energy Lifeline Is Becoming a Noose
The recent summit meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin ending on 20…
Russia downgrades 2026 economic growth forecast to 0.4% from 1.3%, deputy PM says
By Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW, May 12 – Russia has cut its economic growth forecast for 2026 and the…
Large forest fire burning in Chernobyl exclusion zone after drone crash, Kyiv says
Published on 08/05/2026 – 11:13 GMT+2 A large forest fire was burning through the Chernobyl exclusion zone on…
USFK commander says THAAD remains in Korea, ‘munitions’ await move
The United States has not moved its THAAD missile defense system to the Middle East, USFK Commander Gen.…
United States once more playing for Russia
On Friday, a couple of hours after the Strait of Hormuz was reopened to commercial shipping, U.S. Treasury…
Ships under fire in Strait of Hormuz while US hammers Iranian minelayers – POLITICO
“For Europe, diesel and jet fuel are likely to become major issues in the next couple of months,”…
Europe prepares for higher energy prices after US attack on Iran – POLITICO
“The fact is still that Europe imports most of its energy from other countries. And I think events…
France warns against risk of nuclear proliferation – POLITICO
Since the war in Ukraine started, Russia’s Vladimir Putin has made repeated nuclear threats, also updating the country’s…
Russia-Ukraine war news: Russia attacks Ukraine ahead of second day of peace talks between US and both countries
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least one person and wounded 31 overnight into Saturday…
Zelenskyy reportedly says Kyiv willing to drop NATO membership demand – POLITICO
Ukraine is willing to drop demands for NATO accession should the U.S. and Europe offer sufficient security guarantees…
Russia will take Donbas. End of. – POLITICO
According to open-source maps of the conflict, Russian forces now control about 80 percent of the Donbas region,…