Real-time updates, firsthand accounts, and on-the-ground reports from Ukraine, offering insights into the ongoing conflict and its impact on the region.
Russia’s war recruitment is showing clear signs of strain — and today we’re breaking down what’s really happening behind the headlines. In this Friday Crazy News Update, I’m looking at fresh signals that fewer men are signing new contracts, while the state leans harder on bonuses, regional “plans,” pressure on employers, and aggressive recruiting campaigns to keep the pipeline going.
A CSIS report has claimed that Russia has suffered more war casualties in Ukraine than any other great power since World War II. European nations have given notice to Russia that they will start seizing shadow fleet tankers in the Baltic Sea for any violations of international law. Trump has hung a framed picture of Putin in the White House.
In this episode I’m talking about something deep and very personal.
I was born and raised in Russia. I loved that country, and part of me always will. But the Russia we see today is not the Russia I knew, not the one I grew up in, and not the one I believed could have a future.
So today I’m doing something unusual: I’m breaking it down into 7...
Russia’s “war economy” runs on one thing: cash flow. And this week, the numbers are flashing red.
In today’s episode of Russian Economic Review (the ongoing series broadcasted every Wednesday), I break down why prices are spiking, why the Central Bank may be forced to raise the key rate, and why budget revenues are showing dangerous weakness — all at the same time.
Ukraine has struck a Russian oil refinery for the first time in 4 weeks. Ukraine's new Defense Minister has announced a competition between drone units that allows them to earn "e-points" for every successful strike on the Russians. Trump is pressuring Ukraine to surrender the Donbas to Russia in exchange for US security guarantees.
The world is being consumed by fascist leaders and corrupt political parties being supported by Russia and MAGA. Everyone must continue doing their part to stay informed, stay engaged, and continue resisting those who would destroy our democracies. Defend your home country and please continue supporting Ukraine!
