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In a comprehensive analysis, Financial Times revisits the World Bank’s report on commodity markets and shows that the new oil crisis demonstrates that the interconnected global economy is vulnerable to the actions of “unscrupulous actors”. The prestigious financial publication reminds us that, in the past, these actors were people like Saddam Hussein or Vladimir Putin. Now, however, it is the President of the USA, Donald Trump, and the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, who have caused the biggest oil shock in history, with the poorest people and the most vulnerable countries being the most affected. As highlighted in the…
The Ukrainian police announced on Tuesday the dismantling of a large-scale arms trafficking network operating between Ukraine and Europe, also mentioning a list of Russian propagandists who received trophy weapons (weapons taken from the battlefield, most often taken from fallen enemy soldiers or stolen from captured warehouses) from eastern Ukraine. On the list is the American actor Steven Seagal – who received Russian citizenship in 2016 and joined a pro-Kremlin party in 2021 – who received the weapons from Denis Pushilin, the head of the authorities installed by Russia in Donetsk. The document also mentions other political and public figures…
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has asked the Health Minister, Mikhail Murashko, to expand the “reproductive screening” program for the population, in an attempt to increase the declining birth rate. “In order for the number of parents to increase, of course, the participation of citizens in medical checks from the perspective of assessing reproductive health must be expanded,” Putin said during a meeting at the Federal Center for Disaster Medicine. He emphasized that such checks should be extended for both men and women. In turn, Murashko stated that the program enjoys high popularity, according to TASS. Putin had requested as early…
The National Association of Health Managers (NAUZ) has sent a letter to Prime Minister Mihail Mishustin, in which it complains about the underfunding of the public health system and proposes to cover the deficit by redirecting a portion of citizens’ contributions to the Russian Pension Fund. According to the publication “Medvestnik”, the document shows that the current financing mechanisms through compulsory medical insurance (OMS) do not cover the costs for modernizing equipment. As a result, in 2024, the proportion of worn-out equipment in state hospitals reached 28.4%, and in some regions — up to 40% in the case of MRI…
In Tuapse, where a refinery has been burning since last week, and an oil spill has occurred at sea, along with reported “oil rains”, “there are no serious threats”, declared Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, April 28. According to Putin, this assessment was conveyed to him by the governor of the Krasnodar region, Veniamin Kondratiev. “There are no serious threats, people are coping on the spot with the challenges they face,” said the president. He added, however, that strikes on the energy infrastructure in Tuapse could have “serious ecological consequences” and accused Ukraine of carrying them out amidst losses on the…
Google Company has signed an agreement with the Department of War for the use of its artificial intelligence models in classified projects, despite opposition expressed by some employees, according to a report published by The Information. Under the agreement, military officials could use the company’s AI technology for “any legal governmental purpose”. Thus, Google joins other major players in the field, such as OpenAI and xAI, who have in turn concluded agreements with the Pentagon. According to available information, in 2025, the US Department of War signed contracts worth up to 200 million dollars with several major companies in the…
A viral mural painting, depicting the new religious leader of the Islamic Republic alongside deceased Iranian leaders, has fueled speculation that he may have been killed or seriously injured in the February 28 attacks on Tehran. The mural, unveiled in Mashhad Ardehal, west of Kashan, and titled “Martyrs of the Epic Struggle”, features several high-ranking deceased Iranian military and political leaders, including Qassem Soleimani, former President Ebrahim Raisi, and the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ruhollah Khomeini, according to Euronews. Images of the mural painting spread quickly on social networks, sparking questions about the fate of the new supreme leader…
The United Arab Emirates have announced that they are withdrawing from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and from the extended OPEC+ format, marking one of the most significant changes in the history of the cartel, reports on Tuesday, BBC. The decision was made almost 60 years after the Gulf state’s accession, in 1967. The authorities in Abu Dhabi have stated that the departure reflects the country’s “long-term strategic and economic vision”, as well as transformations in its energy sector. The announcement represents a major blow for the organization, some analysts suggesting that it could signify the beginning of…
To survive the wave of criticism coming from the United States, a new form of alliance must emerge – and as soon as possible, argues Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, currently a researcher at the Belfer Center of Harvard University and presenter of the weekly podcast “World Review with Ivo Daalder”, in Politico. As the pressures exerted by President Donald Trump on the North Atlantic Alliance intensify, experts warn that NATO must undergo a radical transformation to remain relevant. Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, analyzes the prospects of an organization that might find itself having to…
The USA-Iran negotiations are taking place against the backdrop of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran could impose a huge tax on oil tankers. The stakes are control of a vital route and the impact on global energy prices. The future of this narrow waterway – as well as the limitation of the Iranian nuclear program – is at the center of discussions, after the blockade instituted by Tehran on oil and gas transports through the strait led to an increase in energy prices. Iran’s plan to maintain control over traffic, charging a fee of 2 million dollars…