Author: Mikhail Bogdanov

Elon Musk’s unique role as a “special government employee” (SGE) under the Trump administration. The designation allows Musk to serve in a limited capacity for the government, participating in activities like serving on boards and committees, without the need to make extensive public financial disclosures. The position is temporary, with Musk allowed to work no more than 130 days per year. In this role, Musk is tasked with leading the Department of Government Efficiency, which involves initiatives like streamlining federal jobs and spending. While Musk holds significant influence, including access to Treasury disbursements, his position raises concerns about potential conflicts…

The recent fighting in Kharkiv raises some serious questions about the human cost of the conflict. It’s painful to hear about the lives lost, the injuries sustained, or maimed for life. The narrative of the Ukrainian adventure being framed by Russia as an effort to free Ukraine from “neo-Nazis” is a and contentious one. Despite lengthy examinations. Making combat footage public is a difficult decision, especially considering the potential biases involved. However, it’s crucial for the readers to see the harsh realities of war. The reports of the Russian forces pushing hard in the Kharkiv pocket, with a sizable troop…