World
Ukraine Destroys the Empire of Russia's Richest Woman: 23 Warehouses in Flames, $5.9 Billion in Losses
Since mid-July 2026, Kyiv has systematically targeted the logistics centers of Wildberries, an online giant holding a tenth of Russia's retail market. Tatyana Kim condemns the strikes as terrorism, but an investigation shows the platform also sold military equipment.
World
Russian Economy: 46% of Budget for the Military, Gasoline Shortage
Ukrainian long-range strikes increasingly strain Russian finances, but experts warn that a collapse is not on the horizon.
Economy
Bank of Russia Lowers Key Rate to 14% as Inflation Rises
Russia's central bank surprised analysts with a 25-basis-point cut, while simultaneously revising inflation forecasts upward and lowering expected economic growth for 2026.
WAR IN UKRAINE
Estonian Intelligence: Ukrainian Strikes Cause Billion-Dollar Losses to Russian Economy
Attacks on Wildberries warehouses and Crimea's transport infrastructure worsen Russia's business climate to its lowest level since mid-2022, according to the Estonian Military Intelligence Centre.