Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law forgiving up to 10 million roubles (or roughly US$ 140,000) in debt for new military recruits fighting in Ukraine, as the Kremlin intensifies efforts to sustain troop levels more than four years into the war. The decree, published by the Kremlin on May 25th, applies to Russian … Read more
Ukraine is in advanced discussions with the United States over a drone cooperation agreement that could give Washington access to Kyiv’s battlefield-tested military technologies and intellectual property, per the latest reports citing people familiar with the negotiations. The proposed arrangement marks a significant shift in the balance of defense innovation between the two allies, with … Read more
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday advanced a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran without congressional approval, marking the first successful Senate effort to challenge the administration’s handling of the conflict. The procedural vote passed 50-47, with four Republicans joining most Democrats in support of the measure, reflecting … Read more
The Russian ruble has emerged as the world’s best-performing currency in recent weeks, buoyed by soaring oil revenues as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East pushed crude prices sharply higher, according to market data and reports cited by Bloomberg. The ruble has strengthened about 12% against the U.S. dollar since early April, reaching its strongest … Read more
Argentina’s government is touting early signs of success from its flagship investment incentive regime as President Javier Milei seeks to attract billions of dollars in foreign capital to revive an economy long plagued by inflation, currency instability, and chronic shortages of hard currency. Argentina’s government said investments tied to its flagship RIGI incentive regime have … Read more
Russia’s consumer economy is coming under growing strain as high wartime spending, sanctions-driven inflation and internet shutdowns linked to Ukrainian drone attacks pressure businesses, causing a sharp rise in business closures in 2026 due to high borrowing costs, weak consumer demand and rising operating costs. Data from a Russian business intelligence and due diligence platform, … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that intelligence obtained by Kyiv indicates Russia is preparing new missile and drone strikes targeting what he described as Ukraine’s “decision-making centers,” as Moscow intensifies aerial attacks despite renewed diplomatic discussions over ending the war. The specialists of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine have obtained documents indicating that … Read more
Russia said on May 14th that it is moving toward a “full-fledged partnership” with the Afghan Taliban, marking another step in Moscow’s rapid diplomatic shift toward the Islamist movement that returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021 after the withdrawal of U.S.-led forces. The announcement, made by Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and reported … Read more
The United Kingdom has pledged a package of naval and air assets, including a destroyer, autonomous mine-hunting systems, and counter-drone technology, to a multinational mission aimed at securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.K.’s Defence Secretary, John Healey, announced the force package during a UK–France-led virtual meeting of more than defense ministers from … Read more
The United States’ campaign against Mexican drug cartels has entered a more controversial phase following reports that the operatives from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) directly participated in lethal operations against cartel figures inside Mexico, underscoring Washington’s rapidly expanding security posture against trafficking organizations blamed for fueling the U.S. fentanyl crisis. The allegations, first … Read more
