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economy-and-policy30 minutes ago•18 min saved

Russia’s War Economy Risks Going Out of Balance, Titov Warns

Putin’s international development envoy Boris Titov warned that Russia’s economy could go “berserk” if policy focuses exclusively on the military-industrial complex, stressing the need to balance military needs with civilian sectors as Moscow presses to win in Ukraine. He noted signs of strain from higher taxes, property redistribution, and business contributions to finance the war, and described “berserk mode” as time-limited. With growth expected to around 0.4% this year and civilian sectors stagnating, Ukrainian attacks on economic targets could further slow the economy. Titov’s comments come ahead of Putin’s Far East economic forum amid election-season tensions and rumors of mobilization, signaling Kremlin concern about war-related economic pressures.

via Yahoo Finance|

#boris-titov #economy #economy-and-policy

war-in-ukraine7 hours ago•3 min saved

CIA Chief's Moscow Visit Pushes for Quick Ukraine Peace as Putin Cancels Meeting

CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow with a blunt assessment that Russia’s military and economic position in its war against Ukraine is deteriorating, urging a quick deal. Putin reportedly canceled a direct meeting after learning of the message, and Moscow suggested Ratcliffe’s briefing misrepresented Russia’s stance, indicating ongoing US pressure to end the conflict and potential escalation risks depending on negotiations.

via UNITED24 Media|

#intelligence #putin #ratcliffe

world19 hours ago•3 min saved

Putin and Xi pledge stronger Russia-China ties at SCO summit

At the SCO summit in Bishkek, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reaffirmed a strengthened China–Russia partnership amid global uncertainty, with Xi saying the ties are solid and poised for brighter prospects while Putin said cooperation is advancing on all fronts; the meeting underscored Moscow’s economic tilt toward Beijing under Western sanctions, as other regional leaders participate and the bloc promotes a multipolar world.

via Al Jazeera|

#russia-china-relations #shanghai-cooperation-organization #vladimir-putin

war-in-ukraine1 day ago•11 min saved

Putin Bets on a Massive New Mobilization to Break Ukraine Stalemate

Putin is reportedly planning to mobilize up to 400,000 more Russians for Ukraine, leveraging regional authorities and coercive tactics, and possibly widening hybrid attacks against Ukraine’s allies. While some see escalating costs and pressure domestically, officials note he aims to project strength even as NATO risks remain, and his hold on power is described as secure but increasingly strained.

via Kyiv Post|

#hybrid-warfare #mobilization #putin

world1 day ago•8 min saved

Ukraine's ex-defence minister pitches Western-backed war-tech fund to reshape the drone arsenal

Former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov is seeking Western investment for a defense-technology fund intended to build and manage Ukrainian companies that develop battlefield robotics, cheap high-speed interceptor drones, and AI-enabled missiles, potentially trading drone capabilities for Patriot interceptors; he envisions the fund writing a 'new history' of the war, while facing controversy over his dismissal and questions about motives.

via Financial Times|

#defence-tech #drones #mykhailo-fedorov

world2 days ago•3 min saved

Russia readies sweeping strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid

Russia says it is preparing massive strikes against Ukraine’s energy facilities in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks, as drone and missile activity continues and Kyiv warns of a possible renewed assault on Kyiv; Ukraine also signals potential mobilization expansion.

via politico.eu|

#drones #energy-infrastructure #russia

war-in-ukraine8 days ago•10 min saved

Putin’s Donetsk Drive Faces Reality Check as Russians Press Near Slovyansk

ISW reports Russian forces have advanced east of Slovyansk and are securing positions east and southeast of the city to set up frontal assaults toward Slovyansk and the Fortress Belt; Putin continues to push a rapid Donetsk Oblast takeover, likely underestimating battlefield realities. Zelensky reportedly presented a Ukraine-US-Europe proposal to end the war that would entail significant Ukrainian concessions, while Moscow remains unwilling to compromise on core demands. Ukraine is widening an intermediate-range strike campaign into occupied territory (including Crimea) to degrade Russia’s strike and air defenses, even as Russia escalates drone and air attacks; Ukrainian long-range strikes target Russian logistics and infrastructure, with Russia launching 127 drones overnight.

via Kyiv Post|

#donetsk-oblast #isw #russia

war-in-ukraine12 days ago•5 min saved

Kyiv battered by Russia's large-scale missile-drone raid as Patriot shortages bite

Russia launched a sustained attack on Kyiv with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and jet-powered drones, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 40 as Ukraine fights a shortage of Patriot interceptors. The bombardment hit industrial facilities, fuel depots, warehouses, a school, a children’s hospital and a gas facility, and even targeted a Moldova border crossing; the strike lasted over eight hours. Ukraine said 44 cruise missiles and about 170 drones were fired, with air defenses intercepting most (39 cruise missiles and 147 drones), underscoring Ukraine’s vulnerability amid limited defensive stockpiles as Moscow intensifies strikes ahead of winter.

via Financial Times|

#kyiv #missiles #patriot-missiles

world12 days ago•4 min saved

Russia backs Wildberries' rebuild after drone strikes

Vladimir Putin ordered the government to help rebuild Wildberries’ warehouses damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes, with seven of its ten largest facilities destroyed. He said logistics capacity would be rebuilt with state support and suggested tax breaks and subsidized loans, while noting no critical consequences for the economy. The attack underscores Wildberries’ fragility as Ukraine justifies strikes over dual‑use drone components and the company faces heavy losses and debt, amid broader sanctions and GDP pressures.

via Financial Times|

#drone-attacks #putin #russian-economy

world12 days ago•6 min saved

Black Sea disruptions push global grain prices to multi-year highs

Grain prices jumped to near three-year highs as Russia and Ukraine’s strikes on Black Sea ports and shipping disrupt exports, threatening a large global supply shortfall (up to about 86 million tonnes, ~17% of world cereal exports). Ukraine’s exports are down about 75% year-on-year this month, with Russia’s also slipping; alternative routes via rail and the Danube can only partly compensate. Analysts warn global food prices could rise around 11.8% this year and 4.8% in 2027, and some say the market underprices sustained disruption.

via Financial Times|

#agricultural-commodities #commodities #food-security

war-in-ukraine14 days ago•2 min saved

DELTA data shows Ukraine’s strikes cost Russia about five times what Ukraine spends

Ukraine’s Defence Ministry says data from the DELTA system’s Mission Control shows that in June, every $1 Ukraine spent targeting Russian forces yielded about $5 in estimated Russian losses. The system also records Ukrainian strike costs: roughly $3,032 per Russian servicemember targeted, $2,674 per piece of equipment, and $1,487 per infrastructure target, while Moscow spends about $65,000 per servicemember. Mission Control logs ~50,000 combat missions weekly and 230,000+ reports, helping commanders evaluate outcomes, costs, and tactics to improve future operations.

via UNITED24 Media|

#delta #military-costs #mission-control

war-in-ukraine14 days ago•12 min saved

Kryvyi Rih Plant Hit, Kyiv Book Market Destroyed in Latest Attacks

Russian missiles and drones struck Ukraine on Aug. 16, hitting the ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih mining/metallurgical plant (killing two workers and injuring about 13) and triggering a large fire at the Petrivka book market in Kyiv, while President Zelensky said Russia launched a week-long barrage of drones, bombs and missiles and urged stronger air defenses.

via Kyiv Post|

#arcelormittal #kryvyi-rih #petrivka-book-market

war-in-ukraine18 days ago•3 min saved

Ukraine Deploys Hybrid Ground-Launched Drones With 1,000-km Reach in Novorossiysk Strike

Ukraine used a mix of ground-launched drone-missile systems—Palianytsia, Peklo, Bars, and Long Neptune—in a strike on Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base that damaged four warships and infrastructure; Long Neptune reportedly has a 1,000 km range and is designed to strike deep behind enemy lines at a cost of under $1 million per unit. The operation demonstrates Kyiv’s shift toward hybrid missiles to disrupt Russian maritime logistics in the Black Sea as part of MoLoChKa.

via UNITED24 Media|

#bars #drone-warfare #long-neptune

war-in-ukraine19 days ago•3 min saved

Ukraine Alleges Russia Executed Surrendered Soldiers and Tortured POWs Across Captivity

Ukraine's human rights ombudsman says Russia has documented 345 executions of surrendered Ukrainian soldiers and verified 375 Ukrainian citizens who died in captivity, describing a systemic pattern of torture and abuse in detention facilities and even coercion of POWs into service, with widespread violations of international law.

via UNITED24 Media|

#prisoners-of-war #russia #torture

war-in-ukraine20 days ago•7 min saved

Ukraine Drones Hit Wildberries Warehouses, Shrinking Russia’s Military Supply Chain

Since July 18, Ukrainian drones have struck Wildberries’ warehouses, destroying more than a quarter of its logistics network (about 14 facilities totaling ~1.5 million m²) and causing a sharp drop in sales of military equipment. Wildberries, Russia’s largest online marketplace, channels a significant share of retail and military-related goods, and the campaign aims to cut Kremlin revenues, squeeze inflation, and disrupt front-line supply, with losses running into billions of rubles and potential long-term impact on centralized logistics models.

via UNITED24 Media|

#drones #economy #logistics