Already filling the void left by the US, Russia builds a copy of USAID
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Already filling the void left by the US, Russia builds a copy of USAID

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As the United States dismantles one of its most influential soft-power institutions, the Kremlin is preparing to take its place. With little fanfare, Russia is building its own version of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), hoping to fill the vacuum left by Washington’s retreat from global development programs. The effort, spearheaded through Moscow’s International Agency for Sovereign Development, aims to project Russian influence abroad under the guise of humanitarian aid —

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Western Hesitation Assures Expansion of Russia’s War
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Ukraine’s First Deputy PM: Western Hesitation Assures Expansion of Russia’s War

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“What had the chance to be a short-term crisis now demands a long-term strategy,” says Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, issuing a stark warning that the longer the world delays in confronting Russia’s full-scale invasion, the more entrenched and expansive the war will become. Her remarks reflect growing urgency in Kyiv, where officials believe the West’s incremental, hesitant approach is giving the Kremlin time to adapt, escalate, and build new alliances.

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Russia pushing Laos to enter the War in Ukraine Under Humanitarian Guise
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Russia pushing Laos to enter the War in Ukraine Under Humanitarian Guise

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Russian authorities are reportedly seeking to involve Laos in their war against Ukraine, persuading the Southeast Asian nation to dispatch military engineers under the pretext of mine-clearing operations, according to Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR). This unexpected twist marks another layer in Russia’s increasingly multimodal warfare strategy, which has included the deployment of North Korean troops, paid foreign fighters, and diplomatic overtures.

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Russian government using online platform to destabilize democracy in Germany
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German government catches Russia using online platform to fuel social unrest

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The German government has formally accused Russia of using a media platform called Red to fuel social unrest and spread disinformation, in what officials describe as part of a broader Kremlin effort to destabilize Western democracies while continuing its war against Ukraine.

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Despite -48% drop in price, Russia’s coal exports collapse -50% Leaving Ports Flooded
Crisis in Russia, Economy & Business

Despite -48% drop in price, Russia’s coal exports collapse -50% Leaving Ports Flooded

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Russia’s coal export industry, once a pillar of the Kremlin’s energy-driven economy, is buckling under the weight of oversupply, collapsing demand, and vanishing margins. Nearly 50 million tons of coal—representing over a quarter of all exports in 2024—now sit idle at Russian ports, according to data cited by Kommersant. The unsold buildup is so extreme that coal handling facilities are slashing tariffs just to stay afloat, with no real prospect of relief on the horizon.

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Russian government vows rescue as Collapse of Steel Industry Accelerates
Crisis in Russia, Economy & Business

Russian government vows rescue as Collapse of Steel Industry Accelerates

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Russia’s steel sector is facing mounting pressure from a combination of collapsing domestic demand and hostile export conditions, prompting officials to promise sweeping support measures in a bid to stabilize one of the country’s most critical industrial sectors.

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As Russia Escalates Attacks on Civilians, U.S. Halts Key Weapons Shipment to Ukraine
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As Russia Escalates Attacks on Civilians, U.S. Halts Key Weapons Shipment to Ukraine

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At a moment when Russia is intensifying its assault on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, the United States has abruptly paused a critical shipment of advanced weapons to Kyiv—raising alarm in Ukraine and sending a chilling signal to the Kremlin. According to NBC News, the Pentagon has temporarily halted the transfer of key munitions, including Patriot interceptors, precision-guided GMLRS missile systems, Howitzer shells, and anti-aircraft Stingers, amid concerns about the state of U.S.

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Russia’s June Industrial Output collapses at worst rate since the invasion
Economy & Business

Russia’s June Industrial Output collapses at worst rate since the invasion

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Russia’s manufacturing sector shrank sharply in June, with output, new orders, and exports all declining at a rate not seen since the initial shock of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The latest S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 47.5 from 50.2 in May, signaling a steep contraction in industrial activity and underscoring growing strain in the Russian economy.

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