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Russia's economy ran on war — now its stock market is pricing in peace
With Russia's economy strained by sanctions and weak oil, investors are betting on a breakthrough deal.
Land swaps with Russia are not only unpopular in Ukraine. They're also illegal
A peace deal that requires Kyiv to accept swapping Ukrainian territory with Russia would not only be deeply unpopular.
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The Secret Ingredient That Could Bring Russia’s Ukraine War Effort to a Grinding Halt
A new analysis reveals a critical vulnerability in Russia’s war machine: its heavy reliance on imported cotton byproducts to manufacture gunpowder and explosives. -With its own defense industry unable ...
North Koreans tell BBC they are being sent to work 'like slaves' in Russia
More than 50,000 North Koreans will be sent to work in Russia, as Moscow's war in Ukraine drains labour pools.
Zelenskyy says Russia is preparing for new offensive operations
The remarks come just days before President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet.
The key pillar of Russia's war chest is cracking. The timing couldn't be worse.
In July, Russia collected 787.3 billion rubles, or $9.8 billion, from oil and gas revenue — 27% lower than a year ago.
Russia Using Donald Trump Peace Talks to Divide US and Europe: ISW
The upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and his counterpart Vladimir Putin is being used by the Kremlin to divide ...
Factbox-How Much Territory Does Russia Control in Ukraine?
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that both Kyiv and Moscow will have to cede territory to end the war in Ukraine, so how ...