Catastrophic losses continue to hit Russia’s Industrial sector, with profit down -107% at Novolipetsk
Crisis in Russia, Economy & Business

Catastrophic losses continue to hit Russia’s Industrial sector, with profit down -107% at Novolipetsk

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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.

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Kremlin Deploys 20,000 Naturalised Migrants to Ukraine Front as Losses Mount

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Russia has forcibly deployed more than 20,000 newly naturalised citizens to fight in Ukraine, according to a senior Kremlin official, in what analysts describe as an intensifying reliance on vulnerable populations to sustain the war effort while avoiding mass mobilisation of the ethnic Russian majority. The announcement came from Alexander Bastrykin, head of the Investigative Committee, during a speech at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum.

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European Leaders “Stunned” After Trump Is Again Conned by Putin
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European Leaders “Stunned” After Trump Is Again Conned by Putin

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Donald Trump’s latest call with Vladimir Putin has sparked outrage across Europe, as leaders were left blindsided— and deeply concerned— by what they see as another diplomatic failure by the former U.S. president. After a two-hour conversation with the Russian dictator on Monday, Trump abruptly announced that the responsibility for negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine would now fall to Kyiv and Europe. The reaction from European officials was swift and incredulous.

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How Lenin banned the Boy Scouts and replaced them with a state-run cult—now rebuilt by Putin

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When Vladimir Lenin outlawed the Boy Scouts in 1920, he was eliminating more than a youth organization. He was erasing an idea— that young people could learn to think independently, act with conscience, and serve their communities outside the control of the state. The Boy Scouts, with their emphasis on self-reliance, moral development, and public service, were everything Lenin feared: a foundation for free citizens, not obedient subjects.

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Hungarians Rally Against Orbán’s continued Assault on Free Speech
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Hungarians Rally Against Orbán’s continued Assault on Free Speech

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Thousands of Hungarians gathered outside the Parliament Building in Budapest to protest a sweeping new bill introduced by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party— widely seen as a direct attack on press freedom, civil society, and democratic pluralism. The bill, deceptively titled On the Transparency of Public Life, targets media outlets, NGOs, and civic organizations that receive foreign funding— including EU grants.

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Amid more atrocities on Ukraine and civilians, Putin Rejects Concessions, Vows to Capture Ukraine
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Amid more atrocities on Ukraine’s civilians, Putin Rejects Concessions, Vows to Capture Ukraine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has again openly rejected any concessions in Ukraine, vowing instead to carry the war to a “logical conclusion” that aligns strictly with Russian goals. His statement comes on the eve of a planned phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, who is increasingly seen as naive and out of his death in dealing with the Russian dictator, promoting a ceasefire without enforcing additional sanctions on Moscow.

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Another Blow to Putin, as Syria Rips Up Ports Agreement with Russia and Signs with UAE

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In yet another humiliating turn of events for the Russian dictator, Syria has terminated its longstanding port agreement with Russia and instead signed a new multi-million-dollar deal with the United Arab Emirates, significantly undercutting Moscow’s influence in the eastern Mediterranean. According to reports from The Moscow Times and Syria TV, the Syrian regime has annulled the 49-year lease granted to Russia in 2019 for the use of Tartus Port —

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Russian agricultural machinery giant announces production halt and mass layoffs

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Russia’s largest agricultural machinery manufacturer, Rostselmash, has announced a suspension of production and lay offs of approximately 2,000 employees due to deteriorating market conditions. The company had previously reduced operations to a three-day workweek in late 2024, returning to a limited five-day schedule in early 2025  .

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