Russia’s Economic Strain Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore

Russia’s Economic Strain Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore

The war is unlikely to end with a clear military decision; instead, as Russia’s reserves erode and Ukraine’s strikes steadily raise the cost of continuation, Moscow will be pushed toward a de facto halt sometime in 2026.

Evening Brief: South Africa Arrests Russia Recruiters as Protests Rage in Germany and Drones Hit Ukraine

Evening Brief: South Africa Arrests Russia Recruiters as Protests Rage in Germany and Drones Hit Ukraine

South Africa is hauling in suspects accused of recruiting locals for Russia’s war in Ukraine, while in Germany tens of thousands hit the streets to block and protest a far right party meeting that was launching a new club for younger supporters. On the front itself, Russia’s midrange, jam proof drones are shredding Ukrainian supply lines deep behind the lines, turning what used to be “safe” rear areas into the new kill zone.

Morning Brief: Congress Eyes Narco Strikes as Maduro Postures and NYC Anti-ICE Protests Turn Chaotic

Morning Brief: Congress Eyes Narco Strikes as Maduro Postures and NYC Anti-ICE Protests Turn Chaotic

Congress is tightening bipartisan oversight on the Trump administration’s Caribbean counter-narco strikes even as the White House keeps pressure on cartel networks and Maduro’s inner circle. At the same time, Maduro is trying to project calm from behind blacked-out glass in Caracas, while New York’s anti-ICE protest at Federal Plaza crossed from lawful dissent into street-level disorder and drew a firm NYPD response.