Trump and Putin have discussed restoring U.S.-Russia trade after the Ukraine war, but major obstacles remain. Russia’s hostile business climate, legal changes, sanctions, and asset seizures make a return risky for U.S. firms. Experts say a peace deal is unlikely soon, and even if sanctions ease, few companies are eager to re-enter Russia’s unstable market, especially with EU sanctions still in place.
This is the weirdly funny story of how the Russian Baltic Fleet’s disastrous journey to Japan led to Russia’s defeat in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). Led by Admiral Zinovy Rozhestvensky, the fleet faced a series of absurd mishaps, such as firing on fishing boats, ramming supply ships, and adopting crocodiles and poisonous snakes as pets. After months of chaos, they were annihilated at the Battle of Tsushima, leading to Russia’s surrender.
Putin was left red-faced after @JayinKyiv revealed that a Russian WWII memorial featured seven photos of American gay porn star William Herrington, photoshopped in military gear. The blunder, tied to a 16-year-old prankster, emerged during Victory Day celebrations. The mural, meant to honour Russian war dead, sparked outrage amid Russia’s ongoing crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights.
In Dzerzhinsky, Russia, a mural meant to honour a Special Military Operation soldier accidentally depicted a Ukrainian Azov fighter. Unveiled on May 9 for Victory Day, the image sparked backlash once locals noticed the resemblance.
Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. His doctors say the cancer is hormone-sensitive, making it treatable. At 82, Biden is reviewing treatment options with his family. Despite this, his health has been a concern in past elections.
Given the amount of health care Biden has access to, I’m surprised they didn’t discover it earlier. I wish him a successful treatment and recovery.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/joe-biden-diagnosed-prostate-cancer-1.7538358
At the same time, the average salary in New York, according to official statistics, is 4.3 times higher than in the Russian capital. To compare prices, the official exchange rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation as of April 10 was used—86 rubles 9 kopecks per US dollar. Additionally, the usual American pounds were converted into kilograms (1 kg = 2.2 pounds). Prices are as of April 15.
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Russian Auto Industry in freefall, as both AvtoVAS and KAMAZ Report Stunning Declines with KAMAZ 2024 profit down -96% and LADA March sales down -33% year-over-year and total auto market sales down -44%.
Of course, they don't blame Putin, they blame the import of foreign vehicles.
https://kyivinsider.com/russias-two-biggest-auto-manufacturers-state-of-collapse/