Russians face widening internet shutdowns and controls, as security measures strain daily life, reshape digital habits, and fuel quiet public frustration.
The Russian economy is gradually losing resilience and drawing down its reserves. The war in the Persian Gulf provides the Kremlin with temporary relief, but does not resolve underlying problems
Orbán stands at the centre of a transnational alliance that casts him as both defender and disruptor of the European order, with Hungary’s election set to test the strength of that project
Internet shutdowns and messaging app bans have become one of the most sensitive pressure points in Russia, contributing to a gradual decline in support for the authorities
Russia positions itself as a potential intermediary in the Iran war to convert limited leverage in the Middle East into bargaining power over Ukraine
Russian media portray Europe’s leaders as divided, weak, and in decline, amplifying internal dissent and contradictions to undermine the perception of European unity and strength
Most Russians do not hold strong views on the war: around half express nominal support, but the majority remain passive and defer to the state’s decisions
The Russian authorities are seeking sources of funding for the growing budget deficit, while preparing to tighten fiscal discipline and mobilise resources
The key rate cut comes amid stagnation in the civilian economy and mounting fiscal risks from a stronger rouble and weaker oil revenues
Production, exports and revenues are declining; sanctions mostly changed how Russia sells, not how much it sells
Examining the Trump Road initiative in the South Caucasus: infrastructure, sovereignty, great-power mediation, and the limits of externally driven peace
For Russia, the implications of a U.S.-China rapprochement — even if based on convenience rather than conviction — are profound.
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