Putin Pulls Ambassador from London Amid UK Confrontation Accusations

Russian citizens pulled billions of roubles from domestic banks during the summer of 2026, driven by widespread panic that the Kremlin could confiscate private savings to finance the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to Central Bank data and financial analysts. The capital flight accelerated significantly over the summer months. According to Central Bank data cited … Read more

Iran Accuses US of Economic Terrorism Amid New Trump Sanctions

As the conflict enters its sixth month, the United States is launching what President Donald Trump terms an “Economic D-Day” against Iran, pairing a continuing naval blockade with new secondary sanctions aimed at isolating Tehran completely. News & World Report, the stepped-up economic pressure campaign—dubbed Operation Economic Fury—seeks to force the Iranian government to cave … Read more