Russia’s economy is an ‘illusion’ built on debt, and a banking crisis is ready to explode, intel report says, while the Kremlin may seize pensions

The intelligence report estimated that 10% of Russia's corporate ⁠loans may not be repaid, while 15% of retail loans at some ...

Ukraine is finally going to get Gripen fighters built for a Russia fight, but new jets come with new challenges

Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets have long been viewed as ideal for Ukraine's fight against Russia and it's long-term ...
The Economist

The man who would change Russia

This is why it pays to watch Russia for warnings of fatigue or discontent. Our cover this week features the most stunning ...

Tensions Escalate Between Russia and NATO’s European Members

Moscow has directed extra hostility toward countries that have strongly supported Ukraine and praise at President Trump.

Russia heads to sports court to overturn its ban from international track and field

Russia’s track and field federation says it has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn a World Athletics ...

Gas Lines Are Getting So Bad In Russia That Drivers Are Switching Fuels

The former energy superpower is facing a serious reality check at the pump. Following a relentless series of Ukrainian ...
Politico Europe

Captured African recruits say they want to go home — to Russia

Avatar says he does not want to go home. The prisoner of war from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, captured while ...
Ukrainska Pravda on MSN

Patriarch Kirill and Lukoil founder excluded from draft 21st EU's Russia sanctions package – sources

Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Kirill and Lukoil founder Vagit Alekperov have been removed from the draft 21st EU ...