Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned on Tuesday that the United States will cease its role as a mediator if Russia and Ukraine do not present “tangible proposals” for resolving the conflict, according to his spokesperson. “We have reached a point where both sides must provide concrete suggestions on how to bring this conflict to […]
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FSB Prevents Planned May 9 Attack by Female Bomber Targeting Law Enforcement in Dagestan
On Friday, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the arrest of a female suspect believed to be planning a bombing targeted at law enforcement during Victory Day celebrations in Dagestan, a republic in the North Caucasus. The FSB characterized the 28-year-old detainee as a “supporter of an international terrorist organization that is prohibited in Russia”, […]
Trumps Trade Wars: A Looming Threat to Russian Industries Amid Chinese Competition
U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade conflicts may impact the Russian economy in ways that extend beyond declining oil prices and reduced budget income. Should negotiations between the U.S. and China break down, Beijing might opt to devalue the yuan, which would enhance the competitiveness of Chinese products and pose a risk to Russia’s local manufacturers, […]
Embracing Buryatias Identity: Seseg Jigjitovas Fight Against Colonial Legacy
Seseg Jigjitova, an illustrator based in Berlin and hailing from Buryatia in Siberia, has gained recognition as a strong critic of Russian colonial practices and a champion for Buryat rights during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Buryatia is a region that shares a border of more than 1,000 kilometers with Mongolia and is home […]
Magnit Set to Acquire Azbuka Vkusa in Major Retail Deal Valued at $490M
The Russian retail powerhouse Magnit has reached an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the upscale supermarket chain Azbuka Vkusa, in a transaction valued between 35 and 40 billion rubles (approximately $428 to $490 million), as reported on Wednesday by the RBC news agency, which cited three insiders familiar with the negotiations. Established in […]
Kremlin Dismisses Zelenskys 30-Day Ceasefire Call, Cites Unresolved Nuances
On Tuesday, the Kremlin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for a 30-day ceasefire, citing that the “nuances” previously mentioned by President Vladimir Putin have not been addressed. Zelensky described Putin’s recent unilateral declaration of a 72-hour ceasefire, set for May 8 to May 10, as a form of “manipulation” and instead urged for an […]
Putin Honors WWII Legacy by Renaming Volgograd Airport to Stalingrad International
On Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin enacted a decree to change the name of Volgograd’s airport to Stalingrad International Airport, honoring the city’s significant role in the deadliest battle of World War II. Historically known as Stalingrad from 1925, named after Soviet leader Josef Stalin, Volgograd was the scene of the crucial battle from 1942 to […]
Arrest Warrant Issued for TV Rains Tikhon Dzyadko Amid Crackdown on Independent Media
Russian law enforcement has issued an arrest warrant for Tikhon Dzyadko, who serves as the editor-in-chief of the exiled media outlet TV Rain, according to a report from the news site Mediazona on Wednesday. A notice for Dzyadko was added to the database of the Russian Interior Ministry following a Moscow court’s decision in February […]
Vance Warns Russia and Ukraine: Accept Peace Terms Now or Risk U.S. Withdrawal from Talks
On Wednesday, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance cautioned that Washington might cease its efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine if both Moscow and Kyiv do not agree to the current proposals being discussed. “We have put forward a clear proposal to both the Russians and Ukrainians, and it’s now time for them to either […]
Russia Set to Initiate Natural Gas Supply to Iran This Year
This year, Russia is set to start supplying natural gas to Iran, as announced by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev following discussions with Iranian officials. He mentioned that energy companies are currently in negotiations regarding pricing. Moscow has committed to providing Tehran with up to 55 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually, with President […]
