Ukraine's intensified military actions may shift conflict dynamics, potentially reducing Russian advances and influencing prediction markets.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez10 Sept
Ukrainian drones struck Novy Urengoy, sparking a fire in Russia's top natural-gas region roughly 1,740 miles from Ukraine's border in the Arctic.
Trump's engagement may signal a diplomatic pivot, potentially easing tensions, but substantial hurdles remain for a lasting Ukraine peace.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez9 Sept
"He is wanting to make a deal. And if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that would be very nice," President Trump said.
Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s DAU, about physicist Lev Landau, stars Russian conductor Teodor Currentzis, who has refused to speak out against Putin’s war The director of a controversial new Russian film has said “everyone pays for his own choice” when asked about his lead’s refusal to condemn Russia’s war in Ukraine. In film-maker Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s DAU, which premiered at the Venice film festival on Wednesday, Greek-Russian star conductor Teodor Currentzis plays the eponymously nicknamed protagonist, Nobel prize-winning quantum physicist Lev Landau. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Philip Oltermann in Venice9 Sept
Trump's remarks may signal a shift towards diplomacy, potentially influencing market optimism for a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez9 Sept
The BRICS summit 2026 takes place in Delhi this weekend. Unlike last year, Putin and Xi are expected to attend. Can India keep the expanded bloc united?
Deutsche Welle9 Sept
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has dismissed rumors about military mobilization. But many Russians, including many DW users, say they are preparing for the possibility.
Deutsche Welle9 Sept
Trump’s envoys continue to discuss win-win scenarios, but Putin is playing a zero sum game. His invasion of Ukraine is not a land grab or a geopolitical real estate deal. It is an attempt to reverse the Soviet collapse and revive the Russian Empire, writes Peter Dickinson.
Atlantic Council•Peter Dickinson8 SeptPutin, Trump and Xi control the most powerful arsenals on Earth. They should take nuclear risks more seriously
The call highlights ongoing diplomatic challenges and the potential for renewed US-Russia relations amid persistent conflict in Ukraine.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Sept
The call may signal a shift towards diplomatic solutions, impacting future U.S.-Russia relations and potential ceasefire prospects.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez8 Sept
Alex Gibney’s marathon documentary delivers numerous eye-raising insights into the broligarch’s business deals, early idealism and apocalyptic appetite for fathering children Veteran documentarian Alex Gibney’s film about the richest broligarch on the planet has been one of the most eagerly anticipated films at the Venice film festival this year. The Oscar-winning 72-year-old, who has in previous films taken on the US military, the Catholic church, Vladimir Putin and Scientology, has been investigating the tech tycoon’s ascent and speaking to people in his orbit since late 2022, before his Maga turn and Trump 2.0. The result clocks in at just under four hours and presents a comprehensive answer to how on earth one man managed to amass so much money and political influence. It is shocking less for any individual new pieces of information Gibney has unearthed than for its totality. Here are six things the film tells us: Continue reading...
The Guardian•Philip Oltermann in Venice8 Sept
Putin's unwavering stance on Ukraine prolongs conflict, complicating diplomatic efforts and risking further geopolitical instability.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team7 Sept
Putin's unwavering military stance in Ukraine signals prolonged conflict, impacting geopolitical stability and market expectations globally.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez7 Sept
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, seeking to revive efforts to end the war. But the latest diplomatic push seems to have produced no breakthrough.
Deutsche Welle6 Sept
Increased U.S. diplomatic engagement may signal a shift towards serious peace talks, impacting geopolitical strategies and market dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez6 Sept
The US diplomatic efforts in Kyiv could influence future peace negotiations, impacting regional stability and international relations.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team6 Sept
The US's diplomatic efforts in Ukraine may enhance prospects for a ceasefire, influencing market optimism and geopolitical stability by 2026.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez6 Sept
Continued dialogue between the U.S. and Russia may stabilize geopolitical tensions, influencing diplomatic strategies and market predictions.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez6 Sept