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Ukraine Is Slowly Winning the War of Attrition Against Russia

Despite heavy missile attacks Ukraine continues to intercept and effectively target important Russian infrastructure

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Ukraine Is Slowly Winning the War of Attrition Against Russia

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No Money, No Equipment — Russia’s War Machine Collapsing

An isolated war economy fueled by debt, Russian society squeezed to the brink of collapse

Feb 11

A Russian donkey atop an old tank — alt text to boost Medium stories.

Feb 11

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Russia will lose territory to Ukraine and China before Putin’s term ends

When parading grandeur sinks an overextended empire, and the naked king denies it

Feb 1

Territories lost by China after the fall of the Qing dynasty — alt text to boost Medium stories.

Feb 1

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Russia’s Oil on Its Last Legs

Nuanced look at Russia’s crumbling oil empire in Europe

Jan 9

Russian oil worker staring inside an empty pipeline — alt text to boost Medium stories.

Jan 9

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Nobody Wants Russia’s Gas

Unbelievable Reduction in Russia’s Gas Deliveries and Its Remaining Revenue as of January 2025

Jan 3

Russian men standing next to an abandoned pipeline to Europe — alt text to boost Medium stories.

Jan 3

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Russia’s Economy is Sinking Fast!

Wait for surprises in the next several months as it becomes increasingly difficult for the Kremlin to hide the abysmal state of Russia’s…

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Russia’s Economy is Sinking Fast!

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Who Needs Roads Anyway

Just Say No to Streetlights

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A paper with a quote: A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

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Europe Is Turning Ukraine Into a Defense Manufacturing Powerhouse

Europe backs Ukraine to outlast and outproduce Russia

Jul 2

Ukrainian drone dropping munitions on the Russian oil storage facility.

Jul 2

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Burnt Stars

A late night poem

Jun 1

Burnt Stars

Jun 1

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BRICS Stuck in the Dollar’s Gravitational Field

A deep dive on how internal rivalries and missing institutions keep BRICS from breaking the dollar’s grip on global trade

May 29

BRICS Stuck in the Dollar’s Gravitational Field

May 29

Fedor Butochnikow

Fedor Butochnikow

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I seek meaning in writing—timeless print, contemporary works, insightful politics, and well-crafted editorials, always valuing depth and precision.

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