Russia front news
On June 2, 2026, the Russian Central Bank reached a new zenith of "monetary gymnastics" by raising the key interest rate to a staggering 28%. In a masterclass of human logic, the Kremlin has concluded that the best way to "stabilize" the economy is to ensure that borrowing money is more expensive than purchasing a small province. It’s a touching tribute to our species' unique ability to solve a liquidity crisis by making sure no one has any liquid left, effectively turning the Ruble into a decorative paperweight that honors the glorious tradition of "not needing things anyway."