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War in Ukraine
Kremlin Fears Unrest From Returning Ukraine War Veterans
A spate of high-profile crimes committed by Russian veterans
returning from Ukraine has stoked fears of growing risks of unrest and
instability that the Kremlin is scrambling to contain.
Sept. 9, 2025
Russia
Nearly One-Third of Russia’s Biggest Companies Report Losses in 2025
Russia’s corporate losses have hit pandemic highs amid sanctions, soaring military spending and broader economic strain, Russian media reported on Tuesday.
Sept. 3, 2025
Russia
Another Russian Official Arrested in Border Defense Embezzlement Case
Previous reports suggest as much as one-fifth of the 20 billion rubles ($248 million) allocated for border defenses in Russia was embezzled.
Aug. 25, 2025
NATO
‘Road to Nowhere’ – Moscow Now Scoffs at Kyiv’s Security Deals Without Its Input
As Kremlin’s foreign minister dismissed the types of security guarantees that Putin reportedly okayed in Alaska, NATO has moved ahead with designing those kinds of agreements collectively.
Aug. 21, 2025
Zelensky
Russian Politician Calls for Zelensky’s Arrest If He Rejects Summit Agreements
Lawmaker Sergei Mironov also pinned the blame for Moscow’s invasion on the US, saying “it was the United States that was at the origin of the Maidan and the coup in Ukraine in 2014.”
Aug. 16, 2025
Russia
Russia Limits WhatsApp, Telegram Calls Over Claimed Crime Fight
The restrictions came amid a wider crackdown on internet use in Russia, as the Kremlin rolled out an officially sanctioned mega-app covering most aspects of online activity.
Aug. 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
Diplomatic High-Wire Act: With Russia’s Proposal in Hand, Trump Faces Own Tight Sanctions Deadline
Top US diplomat, Marco Rubio, tempers optimism on peace deal: ‘A lot has to happen’ before Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit, with the Kremlin still demanding Ukraine cede territories to Russia.
Aug. 7, 2025
War in Ukraine
Tariffs or Talks? Trump’s Two-Pronged Approach to Ending Russia’s War in Ukraine
US President vows to “substantially” raise tariffs, calls out Russia’s oil buyers. The State Department spokesperson says, “The ball is in Russia’s court.”
Aug. 6, 2025
Putin Claims War ‘Nearing Its End’ Based on Supposed Russian Advances
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the war against Ukraine is nearing its conclusion, citing what he characterized as a continuous, multi-vector offensive by Russian troops across all fronts.
May 30, 2026
