European investigative outlets Danwatch and Der Spiegel have revealed a staggering breach of Russian national security: a leak of more than two million internal documents exposing the inner workings of one of Russia’s most critical nuclear installations — the Yasny missile base in Orenburg region.
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In a large-scale overnight drone attack, Ukraine targeted military production facilities near Moscow, key production centers for the Kremlin’s war machine. Russian authorities claimed to have intercepted 296 drones, including 19 targeting Moscow, in what they admitted was one of the largest attacks since their illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
A covert Russian strategy to manipulate migration flows and destabilize Europe has come to light, revealing Moscow’s intent to raise a private army of 15,000 mercenaries operating through Africa and the Middle East. The plan, orchestrated by Russian intelligence and linked to Jan Marsalek—a fugitive executive from the disgraced German fintech firm Wirecard—was designed to flood Europe with migrants by seizing control of key transit routes.
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Russia’s recent military actions in Ukraine, including the capture of four border villages in the Sumy region and the buildup of approximately 50,000 troops near the area, underscore a significant escalation in the conflict. President Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted Russia’s intentions to penetrate deeper into Ukrainian territory, specifically aiming to cross into the Dnipro region and establish a 10-kilometer buffer zone in Sumy.
As Ukraine’s Allies Falter on Promises, Putin expands invasion Read Post »
Russia’s economy is derailing—literally. In May 2025, the country’s rail freight volumes have plummeted to levels not seen since 2009, a sign of profound weakness in its industrial core. The state-owned monopoly Russian Railways (RZD) has reported a 9% year-on-year decline in overall rail loading volumes so far in May, while container rail shipments—one of the most valuable segments—have dropped by over 10%, according to Sergey Shishkarev, chairman of the Delo Group. The statistics are stark.
Russian Rail Shipping Hits 16-Year Low as Exports, Industries Collapse Read Post »
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.
Only two weeks after Russia’s failed attempt to seize control of the Romanian presidency through a disinformation and cash-fueled campaign, their preferred candidate has already been dispatched to Poland.
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Latvia has formally urged the European Union to halt the issuance of Schengen visas to Russian nationals, citing escalating security threats linked to Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and hybrid operations across Europe. The call, made by Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže on May 25, reflects growing unease over the potential misuse of EU travel privileges by individuals aligned with or acting on behalf of the Kremlin.
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