Overnight, Russian forces launched another wave of attacks across Ukraine, striking cities from Chernihiv to Kherson. The assault—carried out primarily with drones and guided bombs—targeted civilian infrastructure and residential areas, killing at least five people and injuring dozens more. The attacks underscore Moscow’s continued strategy of terrorizing population centers far from the front lines.
The month of May saw more hardship for Russia’s National Welfare Fund as the liquid portion decreased by another -$4 billion, leaving $36.1 billion according to state data released today. For the month a total of 29 tons of gold were reportedly sold, leaving 139. In addition, 11 billion Yuan were sold, leaving 153 billion.
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Russia’s automotive industry continues its spiral, with passenger car and light commercial vehicle sales plummeting another -27.5% year-on-year in May 2025, totaling only 98,300 units. This decline continues the downward trend observed in April, where sales dropped by 26%. The Ministry of Industry and Trade attributed the May slump to seasonal factors. However, auto dealers contest this explanation, noting that May typically sees a boost in demand.
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After 3 days of non-stop Russian missile barrages on Ukraine, the Trump administration has reportedly blocked a G7 initiative to lower the $60-per-barrel price cap on Russia’s oil exports, according to a Financial Times report. The proposal, initially discussed during last week’s G7 finance ministers’ meeting, aimed to tighten restrictions on Russian oil revenues amid ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of existing sanctions.
Grzegorz Braun, a pro-Russian Polish politician with a well-documented history of Kremlin-aligned rhetoric, is once again running for president and his campaign is as alarming as ever. He’s known for cozying up to authoritarian regimes, pushing conspiracy-laden narratives, and showing open hostility toward Western alliances. He’s been interviewed by Russian propaganda outlets, praised on state-run media such as Rossiya 1, and has consistently echoed Kremlin narratives.
Ukrainian volunteer Serhii Sternenko Russia, a country where high-ranking generals get blown up in their own capital, just tried to assassinate a Ukrainian blogger. Yes, not a general, not a politician but a blogger. The target was Serhii Sternenko, a well-known activist from Odesa, volunteer, lawyer, head of a charity foundation, and YouTuber with over 2 million subscribers. According to Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), the attacker was a woman acting on orders from Russian handlers.
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