The Political Circuit

**Russian elite may depose Putin if oil prices collapse, analyst says**

Opinion: Putin isn’t negotiating peace — he’s laughing at America

China says it will ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs

Russia is amassing 30,000 troops in the Donbas region in preparation for a major offensive, even as it continues to delay peace talks.

Ukraine’s Trojan horse drones expose Russian operators after capture, escalating the tech war

Russian territorial gains in Ukraine hit five-month low as Ukrainian counterattacks show success

"U.S. Allies Hit by Trump’s New Tariffs as Russia Avoids Scrutiny During Ukraine Peace Talks"

Both Trump and Putin seem to misunderstand patriotism in very similar ways.Opinion

Macron urges strong action against Russia if it continues to ‘refuse peace’

Two Russian platoons trapped between deadly minefields – Ukrainian drones finish the job near Toretsk