Russians Continue to Use and Abuse Steven Seagal
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Russians Continue to Use and Abuse Steven Seagal

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Steven Seagal, once an improbable Hollywood action hero, has found a second, if increasingly strained, act as a peculiar prop in Russia’s geopolitical theater. His recent decision to step down as CEO of Five Elements LLC on July 17, 2025, while seemingly a business move, is another telling chapter in how Russia has leveraged, and arguably exploited, the aging actor for its own ends, even as the global landscape makes his continued presence a liability.

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Russian Housing Market Continues to Collapse
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Russian Housing Market Continues to Collapse

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Russia’s housing market is unraveling at accelerating speed, with official figures now confirming the worst half-year performance in recent memory. According to DOM.RF data, sales of new housing in Russia fell 26% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, with the second quarter showing a devastating monthly collapse: April (-25%), May (-40%), and June (-55%). The trend is visible across all core indicators.

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EU Approves Sweeping New Sanctions on Russia
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EU Approves Sweeping New Sanctions on Russia

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The European Union on Thursday adopted its 18th sanctions package against Russia, delivering one of the most far-reaching economic blows since the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The package, which includes tighter enforcement of the oil price cap, new restrictions on financial institutions, and a ban on hundreds of shadow tankers, underscores the bloc’s resolve to weaken Russia’s economic foundation.

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Germany to Deliver Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine “Very Soon,” Merz Says
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Germany to Deliver Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine “Very Soon,” Merz Says

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Germany will provide Ukraine with long-range missile systems “very soon,” Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during a July 17 press conference in London. The announcement signals a shift in Berlin’s position on supplying Ukraine with deep-strike capabilities as Kyiv continues to defend itself against Russian aggression. “We are acting very specifically and very soon,” Merz said, confirming that plans are already being made for the deployment of the long-range weapons.

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Desperate Russian Banking Sector Looks to Bailouts to Prevent Catastrophe
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Desperate Russian Banking Sector Looks to Bailouts to Prevent Catastrophe

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Russia’s financial system is under mounting pressure, with senior executives at the country’s largest banks privately preparing for potential state bailouts within the next year. Bloomberg reports that several systemically important lenders — including Sberbank and VTB — are facing a sharp rise in bad loans and have begun internal discussions on what form emergency state support could take.

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Russia’s Coal Industry in Crisis as Dozens of Enterprises Face Closure
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Russia’s Coal Industry in Crisis as Dozens of Enterprises Face Closure

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Russia’s coal industry is sliding deeper into crisis, with 51 mining enterprises already closed or on the verge of shutting down, according to the Russian Ministry of Energy. Speaking at a government briefing, Dmitry Islamov, Deputy Head of the Ministry, confirmed that the country’s coal sector is experiencing widespread financial distress. “According to the Ministry of Energy, there are currently 51 enterprises — both mines and open pits — that are in the so-called red zone,” Islamov said.

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Russia’s New Housing Demand Collapses Amid Mortgage Cuts and Rising Rates
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Russia’s New Housing Demand Collapses Amid Mortgage Cuts and Rising Rates

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Demand for newly built housing in Russia has plummeted nearly 40% over the past year, as government support for the real estate sector fades and interest rates continue to climb. According to figures reported by Vedomosti, from July 2024 to July 2025, only 458,727 newly built apartments were sold across the country, with a total floor area of 21.9 million square meters.

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Germany Confirms EU May Send More Patriots Than Planned to Ukraine
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Germany Confirms EU May Send More Patriots Than Planned to Ukraine

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European Union member states are considering the transfer of more than three additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, a potential escalation of support aimed at shielding the country’s cities and infrastructure from relentless Russian missile and drone attacks, a German government spokesperson confirmed Monday.

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