Yesterday, Putin staged a talk-show-style performance specifically for President Trump, holding a press conference timed for convenient viewing across the ocean. The individual obsessively and brazenly repeated his demands — essentially, Ukraine’s capitulation. His main message:

Conflicts in the Middle East, tensions in the Indo-Pacific, and escalations in Africa are all links in a single global chain — one in which Russia’s influence is clearly traceable. Crises benefit Moscow by triggering fluctuations in energy markets. Rising oil prices directly fuel

The greatest historical reckoning Russians may one day bring upon Putin will not even be for the lost lives — when has Russia ever truly valued them? By launching a war against Ukraine, he set the country on a long journey eastward. His break with Europe destroyed centuries of

Russia neither wants nor is able — of its own will — to end the hostilities that have become its mode of existence. The Kremlin has turned war into an effective model of state governance, an ideal tool for controlling internal dynamics. War muffles social discontent, distracts

There are no eternal alliances — and every alliance must be reinforced. Despite skepticism, the Summit in The Hague strengthened NATO. For the first time, there is a shift from the notional 2% defense spending target toward 5%. This sends a clear signal to all adversaries: the

A historic agreement has been signed to establish a special tribunal under the Council of Europe, aimed at holding accountable the architects and enablers of the aggression against Ukraine. Why is this a breakthrough? Because the tribunal formally recognizes a key fact: Russia’s

Good news — the Russian economy is cracking. The “National Wealth Fund” has shrunk by 68%, and the key interest rate has reached 20%. Official inflation stands at 9%, while the real figure is significantly higher. Systemic sanctions and trade restrictions have enormous potential

Any phone call with subject “Putin” inevitably results in massive, demonstrative shelling of Kyiv — with enormous destruction, widespread fires, heavy strikes on residential neighborhoods, and mass civilian casualties. The subject treats such “conversations” as an opportunity

President Trump’s decision to continue and expand military aid to Ukraine — against the backdrop of productive personal communications with President Zelensky — was expected, as it aligns with the core strategic interests of the United States. It represents a direct, large-scale

Russia’s half-year budget deficit has reached 3.6 trillion rubles — nearly matching the full-year target of 3.7 trillion. A predictable and growing failure for anyone who understands the nature of war — especially a war that is long, resource-intensive, and massive in scale. It

According to Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz Merz, the time for diplomacy in relations with Russia is over. The truth is — it never really began. Putin uses negotiations solely as a tool for propaganda, to spread his inhumane ideology and to buy time. Months of fruitless talks serve his need to

The subject “Putin” wants war, destruction, and death — and it is now in the shared interest of humanity to force him into peace. We have reached the point where this has become as universally accepted a fact as the Earth being round or humans landing on the Moon. Naturally, a

Global politics is a vast web in which the interests of two hundred nations intersect. Yet every time these complex structures begin to unravel, one actor consistently emerges behind the disruption. Russia deliberately multiplies disorder, undermines international law, and

The main problem with European sanctions against Russia is their delay. Drafts are debated for half a year — during which time the Kremlin manages to transfer assets, replace intermediary companies, and begin preparing for the next round of restrictions. In the end, it may look

A real breakthrough in negotiations with Russia will not happen until the Kremlin feels substantial sanctions and military pressure. This is clearly understood by our American and European partners. That is why the current focus is on increasing pressure on Russia while expanding

The debate about the role of personality in history will never be settled. There is no point in engaging in it when discussing President Trump’s statements, as he now addresses the subject ”Putin” only in the language of ultimatums. In this case, all the reasons matter together.

President Trump has shortened Putin’s deadline from 50 days to 10. This is neither an impulsive move nor fatigue from waiting. The White House has lost faith in promises and concluded that the Kremlin cannot be trusted. All attempts to engage with Moscow have proven futile. The

Nighttime missile and drone attacks on civilians — this is what the negotiation process looks like, Russian-style. In response to Trump’s ultimatum, Putin launched brutal strikes on Kyiv. Rescue operations are ongoing, but it is already confirmed that 31 people have been killed,

Mobilization is one of the most complex social processes. It poses not only organizational but, above all, psychological challenges. Naturally, people do not want war — neither in Ukraine nor in any other country. And it’s clear why mobilization has become a favorite theme for

The annexation of territories is not Putin’s ultimate goal. He does not accept the very existence of Ukraine. Putin wants us to disappear as a state. He seeks to strip us of our army, foreign policy, and the right to have a voice in our own home. We are to become an indistinct,