Russia
Russia’s Budget Deficit Grows to 1.3% of GDP in January-February
Russia’s budget deficit for the first two months of 2025 reached 2.7 trillion rubles ($31.6 billion), driven by a 30.6%…
Energy
World News
California winemakers uneasy about Trump’s threat to place 200% tariff on European wine imports
Last week, President Trump threatened to impose a jumbo 200% tariff on all wine, Champagne and other alcoholic products from the European…
South Korea top court reinstates prime minister suspended over martial law turmoil
South Korea’s Constitutional Court struck down the impeachment of the country’s prime minister Han Duck-soo and restored his powers on…
Major rival to Turkey’s Erdogan vows to fight on as court jails him on corruption charges ahead of trial
A Turkish court on Sunday jailed the mayor of Istanbul on corruption charges, escalating the crackdown against opposition to the country’s strongman…
Politics
Business
Russian Central Bank Holds Key Rate Steady Amid Soaring Inflation
Russia's Central Bank held its key interest rate at 21% on Friday, maintaining unprecedented borrowing costs as the country struggles…
Russia Using Crypto in Chinese and Indian Oil Trade – Reuters
Russia is using cryptocurrencies in its oil trade with China and India to dodge Western sanctions, Reuters reported Friday, citing four sources with…
Only Rich People Should Be Allowed to Use Cryptocurrency, Russian Central Bank Says
The Russian Central Bank has proposed restricting cryptocurrency transactions to the wealthiest individuals, preventing most citizens from trading digital assets unless they meet stringent…
Russia Seeks to Sell $1.2Bln in Seized Assets in 2025
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Tuesday that Russian authorities plan to sell off state-seized assets to boost revenues. “We plan to…
Russia Open to Western Companies’ Return, Officials Say, But on Moscow’s Terms
Despite speculation that some Western businesses are exploring a return to Russia amid the United States’ recent diplomatic outreach to…
Science
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WOULD PUTIN STOP THE WAR RIGHT NOW IF CONDITIONS WERE RIGHT? I BELIEVE SO.
This is my longest commentary by far to date after many years of writing them with approximately 1,250 of them…
Worry in Russia as egg prices soar ahead of festive season
Some Moscow residents claim egg prices have doubled, as Russia continues to battle persistent inflation and Western sanctions. Surging egg…
Why these 1970s cabins are the ‘perfect’ holiday home
In parts of the British countryside, it is possible to come across clusters of beautifully designed, Scandinavian cabins. These are…
Why Is Climate Change Not on the Agenda in Russia?
Russia, one of the world's top emitters of greenhouse gases, is already feeling the impacts of climate change. But compared…
Who Are the Winners and Losers of Trump’s Split With Ukraine?
The rupture between the Trump administration and Ukraine — the Oval Office confrontation, followed by the suspension of U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing with…
What Russia’s New Defense Minister Means for the Ukraine War
As Russia opens a new front in its invasion of Ukraine, the country has a new Defense Minister. Sergei Shoigu…
What Is the Economy Like in Russia? Just Ask Ordinary People
“Yes, inflation is out of control. But it looks like there'll be a ceasefire soon. We can put up with…
Well-known Palestinian journalist detained by Israeli police over alleged ‘incitement’
Israeli police are seeking to keep a well-known Palestinian journalist in detention in Jerusalem on charges related to “incitement” and…
We Cannot Let RFK Jr Lead Us Backwards in Health
By ARIEL FRISTOE As the artistic director of Out of Hand Theater, an arts organization that promotes anti-racism, social activism…
USA sanctions targeting Medical Program in Cuba & Venezuela
Mexico City, Mexico, February 26, 2025 (venezuelanalysis.com) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday a further hardening of…
Unlocking the power of sensor data in type 2 diabetes care
By GABRIELLE GOLDBLATT Highly relevant, high-resolution data streams are essential to high-stakes decision making across industries. You wouldn’t expect an…
Ukraine: To cease, or not to fire??
And now what? Let us face the past, the present and the future with honesty, with respect for all, with…
UKRAINE: ITS RECENT HISTORY, CURRENT REALITY & CONCLUSION
The Ukraine war is reaching a critical stage. Crucial aspects of western narratives are now being questioned. The reality is…
Ukraine war briefing: Two people killed as Russia pounds Zaporizhzhia
South-eastern Ukrainian city struck more than 10 times, while three people die in attacks on Sumy and Donetsk; Germany approves…
Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks, hours after Trump-Putin call
Ukraine and Russia exchanged aerial assaults overnight, just hours after the Kremlin agreed to temporarily halt attacks on energy infrastructure targets,…
