This week, we delve into the mounting pressures on Russia’s economy and the escalating geopolitical tensions shaping the region. The ruble faces strain as sanctions persist, yet Moscow continues to demonstrate resilience through trade realignments and energy strategies. Meanwhile, military escalations—from Kursk to Ukraine—add another layer of complexity to an already charged situation.
President Putin’s engagement with the CSTO in Kazakhstan highlights the importance of regional alliances in navigating these challenges, while Lukashenko’s candid remarks on Western provocations underscore the shifting dynamics of global power. As Western narratives push for a perception of Russian instability, the reality remains far more nuanced.
📖 Read the full analysis of these events and what they mean for Russia and the global order in our latest article here: Ruble Strains and Rising Tensions (https://open.substack.com/pub/foreignagentintel/p/ruble-strains-and-rising-tensions?r=17kdnt&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true)
Let’s discuss: Are Western sanctions and provocations achieving their goals, or is Russia proving its adaptability once again? Share your thoughts below!
“Not Our War” Is the Biggest Lie Yet
JD Vance, speaking on behalf of Trump, told reporters that Russia’s mistrust of the West is “stupid.” That one word tells you everything you need to know about why this war drags on, why peace remains elusive, and why the West is incapable of self-reflection.
Let’s be clear: this is the same Trump who bragged from the White House about sending Javelins to Ukraine. “I gave them Javelins,” he boasted. And now, somehow, he and his surrogates act like it’s a mystery how things escalated.
The delusion is staggering.
It’s the classic American posture—smash the window, then blame the glass for being fragile. Vance’s comment wasn’t just insulting; it was dangerous. It signals to the world that the US has learned nothing. Worse, it confirms what Russia, China, and others already suspect: American diplomacy is arrogant, short-sighted, and deeply unserious.
Even Trump’s record, for those still hanging on to hope, is pitiful. His loud online ...
D-Day dawns for Ukraine: https://tinyurl.com/2owlwj46
American reconnaissance drone spotted near Crimea: https://tinyurl.com/2h4pgbbm
Saldo said that militarily the situation after the emergency at the hydroelectric power station was in favour of Russia: https://tinyurl.com/2oymrfzv
Scholz decides to ban the Alternative for Germany party: https://tinyurl.com/2hfhgczb
US and NATO are trying to poach Moscow's ally: https://tinyurl.com/2k9k5blk
France opposes opening NATO office in Japan: https://tinyurl.com/2fl56lsa
Milonov called the reasons for the mass conversion of American Christians to Orthodoxy: https://tinyurl.com/2lwoaaub
Russian civilians who tried to down Ukrainian drones to be rewarded – governor (VIDEO)
https://swentr.site/russia/618499-irkutsk-drone-stone-ukraine/
Ukraine is hysterical again!
Lavrov made an offer, and now we are waiting for an official response from Kyiv!
We remember well Zelensky's words that he is not a loser!
At the latest briefing, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, spoke about the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul.
