Russia has launched more than 51,000 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine since the start of its full-blown invasion nearly three years ago, the Ukrainian air force said on Thursday. Guided, or glide,

Citing ten Russian officials, Meduza said the state of the country's economy was a particular "point of tension."

As the war in Ukraine continues into 2025, there is growing disappointment among Russia’s political elite. Many expected the conflict to end by 2024, but it has dragged on, and the Russian economy is suffering under sanctions.