Russia’s once-thriving construction sector is teetering on the edge of collapse. According to a report published this week, 25% of all Russian construction companies are now at risk of bankruptcy, revealing the stark consequences of President Putin’s choice to wage total war over economic stability.
One in Four Russian Construction Firms Face Bankruptcy as War Drains Economy Read Post »
In a move equal parts nostalgic, absurd, deeply political, and hilarious, Vladimir Putin has revived the Intervision Song Contest, a long-defunct Soviet alternative to Eurovision, in what appears to be a last-ditch attempt to remain culturally relevant on the global stage.
Putin Revives Pathetic USSR-Era Eurovision Substitute Read Post »
When a Russian Mi-8 military helicopter crashed in the Oryol region of Russia this week, killing all crew members on board, the story of the crash itself soon became secondary to the story of the identities of the pilots. The crash occurred on May 23 during what was described as a routine flight and was attributed to a technical malfunction, specifically engine failure.
Russian Elite crew killed in mi-8 helicopter crash Read Post »
Russia’s automotive industry continues to collapse One of Russia’s largest industrial sectors is dying in plain sight. The country’s automotive industry, once a key pillar of Soviet-era manufacturing and a symbol of post-Soviet modernization, is now in terminal decline. Since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Western sanctions, the exodus of foreign manufacturers, and Russia’s inability to develop a self-sufficient supply chain have gutted the sector.
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Today, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced an emergency meeting to address the ongoing collapse in the country’s coal sector. Speaking alongside Oleg Belozerov, head of Russian Railways (RZD), Mishustin acknowledged the industry’s severe difficulties, citing “unfavorable market conditions”, logistical bottlenecks and collapsing global coal prices that threaten the survival of coal enterprises across Russia.
Russia faces a deepening human rights catastrophe: 1.9 million people are trapped in modern slavery, by absolute numbers, the eighth-worst globally, according to the Global Slavery Index.This places Russia alongside pariah states like North Korea in terms of prevalence—13 victims per 1,000 people—and reveals a disturbing trend of state dysfunction, corruption, and militarized exploitation.
Russia’s Slavery Crisis: Exploitation, Corruption, and the Military Pipeline Read Post »
Russia was subjected to one of the largest aerial assaults of the war late on May 20 and into the early hours of May 21, as waves of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) struck targets across at least eleven regions. The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that 159 drones were intercepted, though independent estimates suggest the true number may have exceeded 300.
Drone Strikes Hit Russian Defence Infrastructure Across 11 Regions Read Post »
One of Russia’s largest steel producers, Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK), has reported a net loss of over 1.2 billion rubles in the first quarter of 2025— marking a dramatic downturn of more than -107% compared to the 17.2 billion ruble profit recorded during the same period last year. The reversal underscores the growing distress gripping Russia’s industrial economy amid sanctions, shrinking demand, and structural decline.
