Russia’s Oil Revenue, the Lifeblood of Its War Machine, Is Plummeting

The new reality has forced the Kremlin to raise taxes and increase debt, and hovers over peace talks with Ukraine.

Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says

Talks between envoys from Ukraine, Russia and the United States in recent days in Abu Dhabi were constructive and another round is planned for next week.

Yuri Dmitriev, the Russian historian imprisoned for denouncing Kremlin attempts to rewrite history

Detained in a penal colony in Mordovia, the 70-year-old historian, who specializes in the Stalin regime's crimes, is one of Russia's oldest political prisoners. His crime? Refusing to accept historical falsifications that the Kremlin aims to impose on public opinion.
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Beware the ‘Anchorage Formula’: Why Russia has invented an agreement with the US to mask its disdain for peace talks

In Russian statements surrounding the latest round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi, a new catchphrase is emerging: “the Anchorage Formula.”

Russia’s Lukoil plans sale of international assets in response to planned US sanctions

Russian oil company Lukoil plans to sell its international assets to U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group, Lukoil said Thursday, as it rushes to divest its global portfolio in the face of impending U.S. sanctions.

Russia spares Ukraine’s energy grid after Trump push — but only until Sunday, Kremlin says

Ukraine saw a rare overnight lull in attacks on energy infrastructure after President Trump personally urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to pause strikes — but the Kremlin said Friday the brief reprieve will last only through Sunday.

Rumours circulate online of supposed Russian order to stop strikes on Ukraine, Kremlin declines comment

Pro-war Russian social media channels have reported that Moscow ordered its forces on 28 January to stop strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.