‘They’re Taking Everyone.’ In Russian Regions, Recruiting For Ukraine War Soars

‘They’re Taking Everyone.’ In Russian Regions, Recruiting For Ukraine War Soars

Russian recruitment for men to fight in Ukraine is soaring in many of the country’s regions, with signing bonuses and other incentives reaching new records in some places. In Siberian regions like Irkutsk and Novosibirsk, local authorities have aggressively pushed contracts on potential volunteers, and signing bonuses in some places exceed average annual salaries, according…

Read More
Boeing Helped Power Russia’s Economy. Could It Return?

Boeing Helped Power Russia’s Economy. Could It Return?

To hear President Vladimir V. Putin tell it, Russia’s economy has thrived despite Western sanctions, becoming more self-sufficient and reorienting toward new markets. But there is one company that Russian officials make no secret about missing: Boeing. The aviation giant’s planes play a critical role in Russia’s economy, connecting its far-flung cities. Until the Russian…

Read More
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin in Russia

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin in Russia

Ukraine-Russia ceasefire is “far off,” expert says Why expert says Ukraine-Russia ceasefire is “still far off” 03:52 President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to discuss a possible ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine. “This is another step in the negotiating process towards a ceasefire and an ultimate peace…

Read More