Russians vote in the legislative elections with a black hole in the budget
The Russian budget deficit reached 5.79 trillion rubles up to August, while oil revenues fall and the cost of living rises.
The Russian budget deficit reached 5.79 trillion rubles up to August, while oil revenues fall and the cost of living rises.
Russia condemned the US space plans and called for progress towards the demilitarization of space following Washington’s announcement.
Russian Tu-95MS bombers, escorted by MiG-33 fighters, conducted a patrol flight over the Barents and Norwegian seas on a mission that lasted six hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported
The oil agreement with the United States reduces the space that China and Russia occupied in Venezuela for years, although Caracas assures that its commitments with both countries remain in force. For political scientist José Vicente Carrasquero, the key lies in who now controls the resource: “The oil still belongs to Venezuela, but the control of those 65 billion barrels is being assumed by the United States.”
The threat from Russia against the United Kingdom coincides with the surprise visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow. Analysts consulted by El Comercio warn that the greatest risk lies in a hybrid war and a possible Russian attempt to test NATO
Donald Trump pointed out that he has had “good conversations” with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “He is not going to attack NATO territory,” he emphasized
The United Kingdom will allow Ukraine to manufacture Storm Shadow missiles with British technology, a decision that could strengthen Kiev’s long-range strike capability. For analyst Enrique Banús, this is “a very important step” that could also have a “copycat effect” among other Western countries.
Putin authorized the temporary control of vital infrastructure in Russia due to security failures and the increase in attacks with Ukrainian drones.
Zelensky denied Ukraine’s involvement in the sabotage of Nord Stream and defended Kiev’s cooperation with Germany.
Ukraine has expanded its offensive beyond the war front to strike the economy, logistics, and the perception of security in Russia. Analysts argue that the strategy aims to raise the cost of the conflict for the Kremlin, although they doubt that, for now, it can destabilize Vladimir Putin’s power.