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How Russia’s poor are benefitting from war while the middle class disappears

In the final installment of NV’s in-depth conversation with exiled Russian economist Igor Lipsits, we explore whether growing economic hardship could eventually spark unrest inside Russia—and why he believes that’s a fantasy. Lipsits breaks down the uneven impact of Putin’s war economy, the burden of occupying Ukrainian territory, and why Russia’s future may increasingly resemble that of North Korea. He also explains why, despite war damage, Ukraine is better positioned for long-term recovery and growth than its aggressor.

30 March 2025, 02:16 PM

Zelenskyy warns U.S. not to fall for Russian narratives

While on a visit to France on March 26, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave an extensive interview to public broadcasters from several European countries as part of a special Eurovision News broadcast.

27 March 2025, 02:21 PM

Russia’s ceasefire conditions include lifting some EU sanctions — Rubio

The conditions Moscow has attached to agreeing to the U.S.-brokered “naval ceasefire” in the Black Sea include lifting some EU sanctions, U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 26.

26 March 2025, 11:02 PM

EU ports ban transshipment of Russian LNG starting today

EU ports are banned from handling liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced or exported from Russia, according to Interfax on March 26.

26 March 2025, 12:38 PM

World Athletics ties Russian, Belarusian bans to Ukraine peace deal

World Athletics will maintain its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions unless a peace agreement ends the war in Ukraine, President Sebastian Coe announced at a press conference on March 25.

25 March 2025, 06:02 PM

Zelenskyy vs. Poroshenko: Political tensions deepen as sanctions escalate

Political analyst Yuliia Zabelina from Radio NV has examined the rising tensions between Ukraine’s fifth president, Petro Poroshenko, and current President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, shedding light on their ongoing conflict and missteps.

22 March 2025, 05:21 PM

Russian oil giant may be forced to sell largest overseas asset — report

Rosneft, which lost its assets in Germany shortly after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, could soon be forced to divest its last major overseas holding, independent Russian newspaper The Moscow Times reported on March 21.

22 March 2025, 01:55 AM

Zelenskyy calls for strong response, more weapons, sanctions after Russian drone barrage

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the world to join pressure on Moscow, tighten sanctions and increase defense assistance to Ukraine, commenting on another massive Russian drone attack on the country on his Telegram channel on March 21.

21 March 2025, 02:19 PM

EU decides against seizing Russian assets

The European Union ruled out seizing frozen assets of Russia’s central bank, in a statement posted on the European Council website on March 20.

20 March 2025, 10:14 PM

Germany weighs ceding Nord Stream 2 ownership to US, resuming Russian gas imports — report

Germany is considering the possibility of transferring control of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline to the United States, a move that could pave the way for renewed Russian gas supplies to Europe, Bild reported on March 20.

20 March 2025, 09:46 PM

Lithuania proposes 2030 as Ukraine’s EU membership deadline

Lithuania has proposed setting Jan. 1, 2030, as a target date for Ukraine’s potential accession to the European Union, Suspilne reported on March 20.

20 March 2025, 02:30 PM

Ukraine open to easing Russia sanctions but only under strict conditions

Ukraine is open to easing sanctions on Russia as part of a broader agreement but only under specific conditions, said Ukrainian presidential envoy for sanctions policy, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, in an interview with Politico on March 17.

17 March 2025, 10:28 AM

G7 threatens Russia with new sanctions, increased aid to Ukraine

G7 countries are prepared to ramp up military aid to Ukraine and sanction pressure on Russia if Moscow refuses to accept the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, G7 foreign ministers said in a joint statement on March 14.

14 March 2025, 09:39 PM

EU still unable to agree on extending Russia sanctions

EU ambassadors have failed to agree on extending sanctions against Russian nationals during their meeting on March 13, Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported, citing a senior EU diplomat.

13 March 2025, 11:26 PM

US will increase sanctions if Russia rejects 30-day ceasefire proposal — Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The U.S. will tighten sanctions on Russia and strengthen Ukraine if Russia rejects a 30-day ceasefire, following talks in Saudi Arabia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 12.

12 March 2025, 05:59 PM

India’s Russian oil imports rebound after three-month dip

Russian oil imports to India have recovered in March, returning to near normal levels after a three-month decline, Reuters reported on March 12, citing trade sources and shipping data.

12 March 2025, 02:25 PM

Russian industrial giant linked to Deripaska eyes rare-earth metal production despite sanctions

Russian aluminum giant Rusal plans to launch a pilot production facility for scandium oxide with an annual capacity of 1.5 tons, The Moscow Times reported on Feb. 27.

27 February 2025, 01:06 PM

Hungary’s secret list: eight Russians it wants off EU sanctions

Investigators from the television channel Nastoyashchee Vremya and the Russian service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, as part of the Systema project, have identified the individuals Hungary is attempting to exclude from the EU sanctions list.

26 February 2025, 06:11 PM

Russia’s Rosatom expands unabated despite war in Ukraine — opinion

Russia's full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has been ongoing for three years. During this time, the world has witnessed numerous Russian war crimes, destruction, and suffering inflicted upon the Ukrainian people.

26 February 2025, 12:16 AM

Macron urges Trump to target China, not Europe, in trade war

French President Emmanuel Macron hopes to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to focus on a trade war with China rather than escalating tensions with Europe, Politico reported, quoting Macron’s interview with U.S. media on Feb. 24 following talks with Trump at the White House.

25 February 2025, 05:52 PM

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