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Russia
Russia Expands Yuan Borrowing Days After Putin’s China Visit
Russia said it will issue new government bonds denominated in Chinese yuan just days after Vladimir Putin returned from Beijing, underscoring Moscow’s growing financial dependence on China amid war spending pressures.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Lost 145,000 Troops So Far in 2026, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian losses since the start of 2026 exceeded 145,000 troops, including nearly 86,000 killed.
May 22, 2026
Putin
Putin Avoids Regional Travel for Record 196 Days Amid Security Fears
According to Russian independent media Agentstvo, the previous record stood at 132 days during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
May 22, 2026
US
US Official to Attend St. Petersburg Economic Forum for First Time in Years
SPIEF, held annually in St. Petersburg since 1997 and organized by the Kremlin-linked Roscongress Foundation, is one of Russia’s flagship economic events and will run from June 3 to 6 this year.
May 22, 2026
War in Ukraine
Putin Faces Domestic Headwinds But Grip on Power is Tight
The 73-year-old’s popularity has taken a hit: his approval rating last month dipped to its lowest since 2022, according to independent polling.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
US Intelligence Says Ukraine Regained Territory After Cutting Off Russia’s Illegal Starlink Use
US intelligence says Russia’s battlefield communications were weakened after Ukraine disabled Starlink terminals.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
Road to Moscow Closed as Russia’s Yaroslavl Region Reports Drone Attack
Russian officials said traffic was shut for safety after reported drone strikes and explosions in the city.
May 22, 2026
Ukraine
France Urges China to Press Russia to End War in Ukraine
Russia’s isolation since the full-scale invasion has pushed it closer to Beijing, Paris said, urging China to use that leverage.
May 22, 2026
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
June 6, 2026
