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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy claimed Washington and Moscow were close to a “diplomatic solution” to the war in Ukraine, estimating that the conflict would end
Sberbank CEO German Gref said Russia is so fixated on fighting inflation that it's forgetting about economic growth.
Putin is massing air defences around Moscow for a long winter of drone attacks. That means leaving other areas undefended, but he may have little choice in the matter.
Moscow’s forces infiltrated Pokrovsk after months of attacks on the city, a strategic part of Ukraine’s eastern defenses.
Pokrovsk was dubbed a "fortress" settlement, key to Ukrainian lines in the east and connected to other cities forming the backbone of Ukraine's defense in the east. Russia kicked off a push to take Pokrovsk in the summer of 2024.
Georgia’s new Kulevi refinery has quietly opened a pathway for Russian oil exports, potentially undermining sanctions and deepening Tbilisi’s alignment with Moscow.
Moscow was unexpectedly attacked by unidentified drones on the evening of October 26. Russian authorities traditionally reassured the public that everything had been shot down. Meanwhile, explosions were heard across the city,
Russia has grappled with a shrinking and aging population for decades, with President Vladimir Putin viewing it as a threat to national security.
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