Historically: led the Soviet Union, oversaw rapid modernization, and brutal purges. In today’s headlines: scrutiny over his legacy, with debates on his impact on 20th‑century geopolitics and Russia’s past.
Eisenkot’s new party, Yashar, is projecting slightly more seats than Netanyahu’s Likud in the Oct. 27 vote. The survey suggests Eisenkot is seen as more suitable for prime minister by a plurality of respondents, signaling a potential shift in Israeli political dynamics as the country heads into the election amid security concerns following Hamas’s 2023 attacks.
A Russian critic-artist known as Semyon Skrepetsky has been shot dead in Biała Podlaska, Poland, close to the Belarusian border. Two Belarusian suspects are detained; authorities say the victim expressed anti-Russian views through provocative art. The incident follows his Berlin protest on Russia Day and amid ongoing tensions around Ukraine.
A suspect linked to the killing of a Russian dissident-artist in Poland has been detained. Investigations identify Belarusians detained in connection with the case; authorities say the attack may reflect a broader Russian sabotage effort in Nato territory. EU sanctions and cross-border tensions are rising as officials seek to understand who ordered the murder.
A wave of new reporting outlines how President Trump has framed power in global terms while facing constraints from the economy and institutional checks. The latest material shows a push to broaden influence beyond the United States, even as aides warn of political and economic limits.