Video Summary What appears to be a subtle and insidious interference in the 2024 US presidential election has emerged. The US Department of Justice has charged two Russian media employees with conspiracy to violate US laws related to money laundering and foreign agent registration. The individuals, who work for Russia’s RT media company, allegedly used […]
Video Summary Russia’s economy is facing significant challenges due to the ongoing sanctions imposed by the West. The country has experienced a rapid increase in inflation, with the official rate reaching 8.3% in May 2023, the highest level since February 2022. This is despite the Russian Central Bank’s attempts to control inflation by raising interest […]
Video Summary Russia’s natural gas industry is facing significant challenges due to the sanctions imposed on the country following its invasion of Ukraine. Russia was once the world’s largest exporter of gas, but it is now struggling to find buyers for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) due to international sanctions. The country’s largest LNG project, […]
Video Summary Russia’s population is declining rapidly due to a low birth rate and high death rate. The official statistics agency, Rosstat, has reported that the birth rate in the first half of 2024 was the lowest in 25 years, with only 599,000 children born. The death rate is also high, with 325,000 deaths recorded […]
Video Summary The Russian economy is not as strong as people believe. In fact, Russia is experiencing severe economic problems. One of the key metrics to examine is inflation, which has risen to 9.1%, the third-highest in the G20, with only Argentina and Turkey having higher rates. This is a significant problem, as it indicates […]
Video Summary The conflict between North and South Korea has escalated as North Korea has responded to the spread of propaganda leaflets and K-pop music brought by balloons from South Korea by sending over 600 balloons filled with trash and human waste. This has led to concerns about a possible military conflict, as the two […]
Video Summary The Russian economy is facing a significant threat from Ukraine’s use of drones to attack its oil refineries. Since the 21st of January, Ukraine has been targeting Russian oil refineries with success, with 15 attacks reported, resulting in 9 facilities being partially closed. This has reduced Russia’s oil production capacity by around 11%, […]