Russians Demand An End To The War As Cities Go Dark

Описание: As Russia scales up atrocities against civilians in Ukraine, Russia itself slides deeper into collapse.

Russian cities are going dark as blackouts spread during freezing temperatures. At the same time, Russian politicians are beginning to openly revolt, publicly demanding an end to a war that has brought only losses and isolation.

In another symbolic blow, a Russian satellite has been destroyed in space, underscoring the accelerating degradation of Russia’s military and technological capacity.
For the first time in modern history, Russia became the only country on Earth where the total number of registered cars declined in 2025, a stark indicator of economic contraction and declining living standards.

Moscow’s city transportation system is breaking down, with failures piling up across buses, trams, and metro services.
In contrast, Ukrainians continue rescuing civilians and animals alike, saving dogs and pets from freezing conditions as Russian attacks target energy and transport infrastructure.

Internationally, a Trump-linked envoy met with a Russian representative in Florida, raising questions about unofficial diplomacy as the war continues.

Inside Russia, authorities have detained individuals accused of attempting to sabotage Russia’s own electrical grid, highlighting the growing instability and internal security breakdown.
Russian propaganda networks meanwhile recycle and amplify grotesque conspiracy narratives involving Western figures, including long-debunked claims tied to Jeffrey Epstein, as a distraction from battlefield failures and domestic collapse.
As winter deepens, the United States has cut off badly needed humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, worsening conditions for civilians exposed to freezing temperatures and ongoing Russian strikes.
At the same time, Russia continues expanding attacks on Ukraine’s logistics network, targeting trains and trucking routes in an effort to paralyze civilian life and economic activity.