Russia's shadow still falls over Venezuela;
Russia reemerges in Syria;
Spy nuns in Sweden;
Airline shortages and old aircraft

Putin builds a new palace;
Russian energy continues to fuel Europe;
The targeting of Russia's military elite;
Ongoing questions about Kadyrov's health;
Russia's shadow fleet seeks new protections

Russia plans long-term nuclear investments;
More recruitment of ethnic minorities on the horizon;
Putin declares a holy war;
A Russian conspiracy discovered in Kyiv...;
...And another on the border with Norway

Yet another Russian General assassinated;
Russia's anti-Ukrainian lawfare;
Putin calls up reservists to protect infrastructure;
Russia's military continues to abuse its own soldiers

The EU strikes back...sort of;
A return to the Russian Empire as Cossacks fight in Ukraine;
Russia's massive war spending;
Europe's plan B