Capital One's acquisition of Brex for $5. 15 billion is a big deal. It shows that banks are now realizing they can't ignore fintech companies. These fintech startups are growing fast and becoming very important. They offer services that banks want to have. Fintech companies are getting a lot of mon
Russians are getting ready for their president's yearly live Q&A. A recent survey shows that people are most worried about two big things: the ongoing war and the struggling economy. The survey, done by the independent Levada Center, asked over 1, 600 Russians what they wanted to ask Putin. A lot o
Capitalism has always been a shape-shifter, and right now, it's changing again. This isn't the first time, and it won't be the last. The old rules are crumbling, and new ones are still forming. It's like standing on a beach, watching the waves crash and change the shoreline. You can't predict exactl
Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China for a busy four-day trip. This is a big deal because Putin rarely stays abroad this long. He's got a packed schedule, including talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and a military parade. First up, Putin will join the Shanghai Cooperation Orga
Russian elections in 2011 and 2012 have a peculiar and surprising pattern in their numbers. These elections were not just about who won or lost. It was a surprising case of anomalies that seemed to favor the pro-government party, United Russia. This party is linked to the leader Vladimir Putin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently held his annual Q&A session with the public and media. While domestic issues took center stage, Putin used the platform to send messages to the West, especially with the upcoming change in U. S. leadership. He hinted at possible compromises in the Ukraine co
Russian President Vladimir Putin has just signed off on a massive defense budget for 2025. This comes after lawmakers in Russia's parliament approved the plans. The budget shows a significant jump in military spending, with almost 32. 5% going to national defense. That's a whopping 13. 5 trillion ru
Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev has sparked concern with a strong warning about the potential transfer of nuclear weapons to Ukraine. He expressed his disapproval through the messaging app Telegram, targeting U. S. politicians and journalists who have suggested this possibility. Medvedev labeled the
Russian President Vladimir Putin has high hopes for the incoming U. S. President, Donald Trump. He believes Trump's intelligence and experience make him capable of finding solutions to complex problems. This optimistic view comes despite the current tensions between Moscow and the West, especially o
Russian President Vladimir Putin had his first say about the U. S. election results last Thursday from Sochi. He congratulated Donald Trump on his triumph and praised the president-elect’s bravery during an attempted assassination back in July. Putin was impressed by Trump's nervy reaction. Putin a
