“His Height Tormented Him”: Former KGB Classmate Says Putin Was Rejected as a Spy and Driven by Insecurity
Crisis in Russia

“His Height Tormented Him”: Former KGB Classmate Says Putin Was Rejected as a Spy and Driven by Insecurity

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A former classmate of Vladimir Putin at the elite Andropov Institute of the KGB has described the Russian president as an insecure, underqualified man whose obsession with his short stature and lack of ability shaped both his career and his leadership style. In an interview with Gordonua, ex-KGB officer Yuri Shvets said Putin was “literally tormented” by how short he was, developing what Shvets called a visible inferiority complex.

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Russian Drone Strike Kills Ukrainian Firefighter’s Family in Chernihiv
Ukraine News, War

Russian Drone Strike Kills Ukrainian Firefighter’s Family in Chernihiv

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A Russian drone attack on the northern Ukrainian town of Pryluky, Chernihiv region, has killed the wife, daughter, and infant grandson of a local fire department chief, Ukrainian officials confirmed Wednesday. The firefighter was responding to earlier strikes across the city when a Shahed drone hit his home, reducing it to rubble. Among the victims was 25-year-old Daryna Shyhyda, a patrol police officer. Her one-year-old son and mother were also killed in the blast.

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China Arms Russia’s Drone Surge as Washington Looks the Other Way
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China Arms Russia’s Drone Surge as Washington Looks the Other Way

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Ukraine’s dominance in drone warfare is eroding—and fast. Once a symbol of Ukrainian innovation and battlefield adaptability, the drone war is shifting in Russia’s favor. The reason is clear, if largely unspoken: Chinese parts, Chinese support, and a growing silence from Washington. In 2024, Ukraine produced nearly one million tactical drones. It aimed for 2.5 million in 2025—an ambitious plan to offset artillery shortages and manpower constraints.

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Russia Escalates Overnight Strikes on Ukrainian Cities: Targeting Civilians, Children, and Infrastructure
Ukraine News, War

Russia Escalates Strikes on Ukrainian Cities: Targeting Civilians, Children, and Infrastructure

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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.

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Russia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Hollowed Out as Liquid Reserves continue to Collapse
Crisis in Russia, Economy & Business

Russia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Hollowed Out as Liquid Reserves continue to Collapse

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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 Sector Collapses Again In May, Down Another -28%
Crisis in Russia, Economy & Business

Russia’s Automotive Sector Collapses Again In May, Down Another -28%

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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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As The Russian Government Officially Hides Death Statistics, Sales Of Cardboard Coffins Soar
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As The Russian Government Officially Hides Death Statistics, Sales Of Cardboard Coffins Soar

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In Russia, dying has never been more affordable—or more humiliating. Cardboard coffins, once reserved for unclaimed bodies and stray dogs, are now flying off the shelves. According to funeral directors quoted in Lenta.ru and other Russian outlets, up to 50% of all burials in some regions now use cardboard boxes instead of traditional wooden caskets. “We never used to offer them unless someone specifically asked,” admitted one undertaker. “Now people come in and ask for cardboard first.

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