Russian lawmakers suggest capping retail food markups at 15%, risking a return to Soviet-era shortages and economic inefficiency.
Russia launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine with missiles and drones targeting energy infrastructure and residential buildings. Most attacks were repelled. Ukraine appointed a new commander for drone air defense and detailed ongoing fundraising for frontline drones. The Orban-Trump meeting on energy deals is also discussed.
Key events: Ukrainian drone attacks in Bashkortostan, Ukrainian Armed Forces contract reforms, Russian oil sanctions, corruption cases.
Experts discuss the effectiveness of sanctions against Russian oil companies, the roles of the US, EU, and Hungary, and ways of bypassing the embargo.
The EU has agreed to a 90% greenhouse gas reduction target by 2040, allowing international carbon credits and easing requirements.
Expert panel discusses Ukraine's geopolitical challenges: Europe's, USA's, China's roles, sanctions, mobilization, Central Asian events, and nuclear risks.
Key events overview: attacks on mines and Dnipro, financial support, Polish military training, corruption scandals, NATO updates.
How the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum symbolizes Sisi’s cultural policy and neo-pharaonism amid economic crisis.
Moscow and Ankara are negotiating to maintain Russian gas supplies, amid US pressure and Turkey's energy sector diversification.
