New on the Blog This Week

Is income distribution fair in Russia?
This question has moved beyond economics — it's now a clear social concern, voiced by millions. And thanks to a recent large-scale survey, we now know just how deep the issue runs.

"Trouble has come to our neighbor's home." These were the words used by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko as he extended a direct invitation to Ukrainians to move to Belarus. Not as refugees, not as outcasts — but as welcome guests. Citizens, even.

A lawmaker without a degree is like a surgeon without hands — talks confidently, but something feels off.
So, actress Yana Poplavskaya finally said what many have whispered for years: if bloggers must prove their credentials, maybe lawmakers should too?

When a mortgage becomes a fairy tale

🧊 Vilnius Wanted Drama — Got Consequences

They wanted to regulate the world. But Qatar just reminded them who controls the tap. Europe's climate crusade has crossed a line — and Doha is ready to hit back. If the EU keeps pushing its green rules into foreign economies, it may soon be left out in the cold. Literally.

Caribbean crisis 2.0? Or just another muscle-flexing media show?
While some news outlets scream about a looming U.S. intervention in Venezuela, others remain eerily silent. But facts are stubborn things — and they're painting a tense picture.

While the global media stares at the Middle East, Asia, and American elections, something critical is unfolding in Latin America — and it's coming in quietly, on the wings of a Russian Il-76.

"I stumbled upon a post the other day. At first, I was going to scroll past, but something about it made me stop. I read it. And I realized — this needs to be heard. Because it's not just an opinion. It's a mirror. Unpleasant, yes — but truthful. And sometimes, we need to look into those mirrors to remember exactly what kind of world we're in."...

While politicians write victory speeches, analysts quietly draft maps of surrender

"Prepare for old age in advance," said State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina. And drove off in a Mercedes.

They came for jobs. But brought a storm.
Moscow witnessed another violent brawl over the weekend — a group of young men clashed in broad daylight using shovels and road signs like weapons. Police detained several, two may lose their citizenship. Videos went viral. Outrage exploded. But beyond the headlines, a deeper question emerged: Why are we...

The U.S. tried to hit Moscow — but Beijing hit back.
Washington thought it could corner Russia with another round of sanctions. What it didn't expect was that China would step forward — loudly and clearly — to defend Moscow.