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War in Ukraine
Russia’s Economy Cracks as War Reaches Daily Life and Sanctions Pressure Deepens
As talks on a possible peace plan advance behind closed doors, Russia enters another winter under clear economic strain – rising prices, weaker demand, fiscal stress, and ongoing supply disruptions.
Nov. 27, 2025
Russia
Russia Jails 8 for Life Over Crimean Bridge Explosion After Secretive Trial
In October 2022, a large explosion caused part of the road section to collapse and ignited a train loaded with fuel on the rail section, killing five people.
Nov. 27, 2025
Russia
Drones Hit Russian Oil Refinery, Power Plant in Overnight Strikes as Airports Shut Down
Explosions hit a Russian oil refinery in the Samara region and a power plant in Belgorod amid a massive drone barrage, warranting flight restrictions and airport closures across Russia’s southwest.
Nov. 27, 2025
Russia
Russia Closes Polish Consulate in Siberia in Tit-For-Tat Move
Warsaw last week closed Russia’s Gdansk consulate after accusing Moscow of orchestrating an act of sabotage on a Polish rail line.
Nov. 27, 2025
Europe
US Negotiator to Europeans: Russia Amassing Missiles Faster Than It Fires Them
Driscoll warned European diplomats that Russia is stockpiling long-range missiles, a growing threat Washington says adds urgency to reaching a settlement.
Nov. 27, 2025
Russia
Russia Says Talks on Ending Ukraine War ‘Serious’, After New US Plan
A deal was still a long way off, Russian officials warned, with US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff due in Moscow next week for further talks.
Nov. 27, 2025
Ukraine
Witkoff’s Credibility ‘Absolutely’ Shot, Ex-Ambassador Says, but Urges Ukraine to Stay in Talks
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor tells Kyiv Post that Trump must ‘provide teeth for talks’ to pressure Putin ahead of envoy’s Moscow visit.
Nov. 27, 2025
US
EU: Kallas Calls for Immediate, Unconditional Ceasefire and Reparations Loan to Ukraine Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
The vice president of the European Commission said: “We still need to get from a situation where Russia pretends to negotiate to a situation where they need to negotiate.”
Nov. 26, 2025
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
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