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politics2 days ago•105 min saved

Putin Expands Women’s Enlistment Amid War Strains

Facing mounting battlefield losses and a Ukraine drone assault on Russia, Vladimir Putin is stepping up the recruitment of women into the armed forces, allowing women to sign military contracts across regions after a Spring policy change. Recruits are being sought via Telegram with terms and pay reportedly mirroring those for men, though many posts exclude pregnant women; campaigns have targeted female students in several cities, and Russia has even formed an all-female drone unit dubbed Night Witches 2.0. While demand appears high, some recruits and observers express unease about long-term commitment, as the war drags on and Ukraine’s drone campaign continues to strain the Russian economy and front lines.

via The Daily Beast|

#drones #politics #russia

world8 days ago•3 min saved

Global grain outlook darkens as war, logistics, and El Niño collide

Warfare in the Black Sea and disrupted shipping push wheat prices higher, while fertilizer costs and farmer financing constraints threaten next year’s crops, with extreme heat and an impending El Niño adding volatility to an already fragile global food system.

via CNBC|

#el-nino #fertilizer-costs #global-food-security

world11 days ago•107 min saved

Putin’s Popularity Crisis Deepens as Ukraine Drones Target Wildberries Warehouses

Putin’s popularity is sliding as Ukraine’s drone campaign reaches Russia’s home front, destroying Wildberries warehouses and killing workers while Moscow reports large numbers of drones shot down; Kyiv boasts strikes on major logistics hubs, prompting Putin to tour Siberia to shore up support ahead of elections amid signs of domestic discord and economic strain.

via The Daily Beast|

#putin #russia #russia-ukraine

world18 days ago•100 min saved

Ukraine Strikes Putin’s Private Gulf Retreat as S-400 Site Burns

Ukraine says it attacked Vladimir Putin’s private Gelendzhik residence—the so‑called Putin’s Palace—and its S-400 anti‑aircraft site, leaving the launch pad ablaze and signaling Kyiv’s aim to hit symbols of Kremlin power amid Moscow’s broader missile campaigns. The strike comes as Ukraine battles a Patriot defense shortfall and as ownership questions surrounding the palace—fed by Navalny’s investigations—linger, though Navalny died in prison in 2024. The episode underscores the ongoing, high-stakes conflict and the Kremlin’s security challenges as Putin moves between bunkers for protection.

via The Daily Beast|

#gelendzhik #navalny #putin

world19 days ago•106 min saved

Putin's Coercive Recruitment Push Highlights Russia's War Strain

Putin is reportedly stepping up coercive recruitment to avert a mass mobilization, offering large signing bonuses (up to roughly $56,000) and using third‑party recruiters to fill hundreds of thousands of front‑line troops as Moscow fights in Ukraine; the drive targets various groups, including people with criminal records, and locals are under pressure to meet a 409,000‑soldier annual target, reflecting manpower shortages and the war's toll on Russian society.

via The Daily Beast|

#conscription #mobilization #recruitment

world20 days ago•116 min saved

FSB Propaganda Playbook Shows Putin's Grip on Power Fading

The Daily Beast reports that Putin’s security services have increasingly relied on manufactured alternate realities and inflated counterterrorism claims to shore up his rule, with critics warning the FSB has become a pillar of Kremlin power and elites fear its grip is weakening even as deadly attacks and international intrigue underscore ongoing power plays.

via The Daily Beast|

#fsb #moscow #putin

world20 days ago•103 min saved

Putin Doubles Down on the FSB as War Pressure Grows

Facing waning support for the Ukraine war and mounting pressure on the Kremlin, Putin is leaning on the FSB and hardline security chiefs to tighten control, sidelining moderate advisors and signaling a rise in repression as Russia’s elite grow uneasy and NATO tensions loom.

via The Daily Beast|

#fsb #nato #russia

world25 days ago•3 min saved

Civilians suffer as renewed Russia-Ukraine drone strikes intensify

At least 27 people were killed as Russia and Ukraine traded heavy attacks, with 16 deaths in Russia and 11 in Ukraine, driven by drone strikes and cross-border attacks that hit civilians and critical sites, including a petrol station and border towns; the toll also included children and dozens wounded across multiple regions.

via Al Jazeera|

#casualties #civilians #drones

world1 month ago•2 min saved

US Walks Out as France Addresses UNSC in Rights Chief Row

US diplomats walked out of a UN Security Council meeting as France spoke, escalating tensions after a dispute over renewing UN rights chief Volker Türk’s term; Washington accused Paris of condescending rhetoric, while France defended UN independence, with Turk’s reappointment approved by the General Assembly amid broader US-France frictions on international affairs.

via Al Jazeera|

#human-rights #russia-ukraine #un-security-council

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Drones Create a ‘Wall’ Blocking Russian Troop Surges in Ukraine, Austrian Expert Says

An Austrian military expert argues that Russia cannot break Ukraine’s defenses by simply sending more troops, because drones have produced a highly transparent battlefield that would likely crush a mass assault. Without counter-drone capabilities and other tactical tools, a large mechanized breakthrough remains unlikely, even with an additional 300,000 soldiers. Russia may seek a new mobilization after elections and will target Ukraine’s vulnerabilities, but a decisive breakthrough depends on integrating counter-drone measures and other strategies to carve a breakthrough corridor; whether this succeeds remains uncertain.

via Ukrinform|

#drones #europe #military-strategy

world1 month ago•104 min saved

Putin's Popularity Dives as Russia Battles Fuel Shortages

Putin's approval rating drops to 66% in a week as Russians confront a worsening fuel crisis, with 67% trusting him. Fuel shortages are named the top national problem amid refinery strikes, sanctions, and price increases, prompting Moscow-led fuel allocations and long lines at gas stations and underscoring the wartime economy's vulnerability.

via The Daily Beast|

#economy #oil-prices #russia

world1 month ago•10 min saved

Moscow vows to target foreign forces in Ukraine after peace talks

Russia warned that any multinational force deployed to Ukraine by allies after a peace deal would be unacceptable and treated as foreign intervention and legitimate military targets, a stance echoed as Western allies in Paris discussed deploying such a force to reassure Ukraine and help rebuild its forces.

via The Guardian|

#coalition-of-the-willing #foreign-troops #international-relations

world1 month ago•102 min saved

Russia Faces Domestic Fuel Crisis as War Drains Refining Capacity

Russians are lining up at gas stations nationwide as fuel shortages spread, a crisis Putin acknowledged as “not critical” but real due to refinery cuts and the broader impact of the Ukraine war. Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted Russia’s oil infrastructure, underscoring how the energy sector—vital to the economy and war financing—remains under pressure, with rising prices and rationing appearing in several regions.

via The Daily Beast|

#economy #oil-prices #russia

world1 month ago•61 min saved

Putin Faces Fresh Setback as Russia’s Banking System Edges Toward Crisis

A European state intelligence report seen by Reuters warns that Russia’s heavy bank lending, under Western sanctions, has created an ‘explosive’ risk of a banking crisis in 2026, with Russia’s growth forecast slashed to about 0.4% for 2026 and 1.4% for 2027. Banks have been subsidizing loans to defense firms and buyers, masking vulnerabilities that could erupt if sanctions broaden or a shock hits the economy, all as Moscow pursues optics and diplomacy— including a staged video and outreach to Donald Trump—to shore up support amid the Ukraine war.

via The Daily Beast|

#banking #russia #russia-ukraine

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Massive Polymarket Bet on Putin's Exit Fuels Insider-Trade Doubts

A Polymarket bettor placed roughly $409,000 on Vladimir Putin leaving office by December 31, 2026, with about an 11% implied probability, reviving scrutiny of insider trading on prediction markets after prior scandals. While the bet is notable, there’s no evidence of an imminent ouster and Putin remains in power amid ongoing Ukraine conflict, making the outcome uncertain despite market activity.

via Futurism|

#business #insider-trading #polymarket