Russia Surges Property Confiscations Amid War Strain

Russia ramps up property seizures at home and in occupied Ukraine to plug massive budget holes from its endless Ukraine war. Court rulings on confiscations skyrocketed from 11,000 in 2023 to 31,000 in 2025, targeting "criminals" like those spreading "fake news" about the army or aiding foreigners - all excuses for state theft. Putin signed Federal Law No. Read more about this...