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The liberation of part of the Kursk Oblast by Ukrainian forces could set a precedent that might influence other border regions of the so-called Russian Federation.

The energy blackout on Russia's borders has become a symbol of the current state of its frontier territories. These regions, caught in the crossfire of military actions, are engulfed in constant sirens and gunfire. Life here is marked by the lack of light, water, food, and adequate governance. Local officials urge residents not to panic and to come together to extinguish fires, catch saboteurs, and repair power grids.

Modern Russia stands on the brink of sweeping changes. Political and social tensions are mounting, threatening internal conflict and potential repression comparable to Stalin’s rule. Let's examine the causes and consequences of these processes and concurrently explore the paths to independence for national republics like Tatarstan and Bashkortostan.

Recentevents in Dagestan vividly demonstrate that Moscow has failed to fullysubjugate the Caucasus — the process of decolonization is inevitable and willbegin with this freedom-loving region.

In "2023: The Year the Russian Empire Died," Juraj Mesík provides a compelling analysis of Russia's trajectory following its military defeat in Ukraine. Drawing on historical parallels, Mesík argues that Russia's internal disintegration is not only likely but imminent, echoing the collapse of empires like Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, and the Soviet Union.

Post-Russian Space Foresights: Challenges and Opportunities for East & North Asia