Ukraine Destroys Russian Iskander Missile Launchers on Russian Soil for First Time
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Ukraine Destroys Iskander Missile Launchers on Russian Soil

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Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed a group of Russian Iskander missile launchers inside Russia for the first time, in what officials described as a pre-emptive strike to prevent an imminent attack on a major Ukrainian city — likely Kyiv. The launchers were positioned near Klintsy, a town in Russia’s Bryansk region, approximately 40 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

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Russia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Hollowed Out as Liquid Reserves continue to Collapse
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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%
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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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Operation Spiderweb: Russia’s Propaganda Machine Tangled in Its Own Web
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Operation Spiderweb: Russia’s Propaganda Machine Tangled in Its Own Web

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Amid the ongoing aftermath of Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb – the meticulously planned drone strike targeting multiple Russian airbases – the Russian propaganda machine is in chaos. The operation reportedly damaged or destroyed 41 aircraft, including strategic bombers such as the Tu-95 and Tu-22M3, and rare A-50 early warning plane.

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Operation Spider’s Web: How Russians Were Tricked Into Bombing Themselves
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Operation Spider’s Web: How Russians Were Tricked Into Bombing Themselves

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Russian investigators have made public what they’ve managed to put together about yesterday’s historic Ukrainian drone operation that destroyed 41 Russian aircraft. Operation Spider’s Web was a breakthrough in Ukraine’s campaign of deep strikes—an operation that combined sabotage logistics, deception, and local infiltration to stunning effect.

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Putin’s oil economy in trouble as Profit at Rosneft falls -57% with production at 9 year low
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Putin’s oil economy in trouble as Profit at Rosneft falls -57% with production at 9 year low

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Russia’s oil sector, long the cornerstone of its economy, faces mounting challenges that threaten to undermine the Kremlin’s financial stability. Recent corporate data reveals significant strain across the industry, with Rosneft’s Q1 2025 results painting a particularly stark picture of the pressures facing Russia’s energy giants. Financial Performance Signals Deepening Crisis Rosneft’s latest quarterly report exposes the depth of the sector’s struggles.

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Russia’s 2025 Budget Deficit Triples as Sanctions and Oil Prices Bite
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Russia’s 2025 Budget Deficit Triples as Sanctions and Oil Prices Bite

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One of the clearest signs of strain inside the Kremlin’s war economy has now emerged in the form of a massive revision to Russia’s 2025 federal budget: the deficit is expected to more than triple. Originally projected at 1.17 trillion rubles (roughly $13 billion), it will now reach 3.8 trillion rubles ($42.2 billion), according to documents obtained by Bloomberg and Ukrainian officials. That’s 1.7% of Russia’s GDP — up from just 0.5% in the previous forecast.

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