Kyrgyzstan ordered 50 companies to cease operations over sanctions-evasion risks linked to Russia. The Justice Ministry acted after Western partners flagged the firms. This is the first enforcement action in Central Asia despite ties with Moscow. Kyrgyzstan Sanctions Compliance proves Western pressure works.
Russia's Satan II missile — the RS-28 Sarmat — was test-fired May 12, 2026. Putin claims it is the most powerful missile in the world, with a range of 35,000 km and warheads four times stronger than any Western equivalent. Western analysts urge caution. Trump's Golden Dome may be America's only credible answer.
Sen. Ruben Gallego says Ukraine is winning — but Russia controls 20% of Ukrainian territory, the size of Pennsylvania. Frustrated ≠ winning. Gallego wants deeper weapons, longer reach, and faster escalation toward a nuclear power. Trump negotiates. Gallego escalates.
OPEC just suffered a massive blow as the United Arab Emirates—its third-largest producer—walked out, choosing alliance with the U.S. and Israel over cartel loyalty after weeks of Iranian missile attacks. The UAE plans to ramp production toward 5 million barrels per day, threatening Russia's war funding and global oil prices.
