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The Economy of Unrecognized Transnistria Is on the Verge

According to the new budget and tax concept for 2027–2029, adopted in Tiraspol, the region’s exports have fallen by nearly 60%, imports – by 24.5%. The region’s self-proclaimed authorities acknowledge that they are operating under what amounts to a state of economic emergency.
4/2/2026
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A Ceasefire During Easter Could Be the Signal That Tells Everyone – Diplomacy Can Succeed – Address by the President

I expect that the teams will work substantively in the coming days so that we can all feel progress. A trilateral format is important – a leaders’ format – all of this is necessary.
4/2/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has received over EUR 193 billion in aid from the European Union and its member states.
4/1/2026
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The kremlin’s Policies Are Driving russians to Pawnshops

According to experts, this year the pawnshop market in the rf may reach 1 trillion rubles and begin to compete in terms of volume with niche marketplaces (990 billion rubles) and the fishing industry (1.1 trillion rubles).
4/1/2026
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russians Ignoring the Government’s Push for Early Marriages

The very model of family relationships is also changing. The number of unregistered partnerships is growing, as is the proportion of people who never marry at all. At the same time, an increasing number of children are being born outside of official marriage.
4/1/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

“Ukraine has a clear strategy for victory and a just peace,” said European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius, pointing out that Europe supports this strategy.
3/31/2026
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russia Has Fallen into the “Rupee Trap”

Huge sums in Indian rupees have accumulated in the accounts of russian companies in India as payment for oil. We are talking about the equivalent of hundreds of billions of US dollars. Despite requests from the russians, India is in no hurry to provide a way to access that money.
3/31/2026
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russia’s Coal Industry Is in Decline with No Prospects for Recovery

As of March 2026, 62 russian coal mining companies are in the “risk zone.” Of these, 20 have already ceased production, while 15 have decided to mothball or completely liquidate their operations. The industry’s debt has exceeded $18.5 billion.
3/31/2026
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The kremlin’s Ratings Are Plummeting: putin’s Support Is Falling Amid War Fatigue and Rising Taxes

The key factors contributing to dissatisfaction include the growing financial burden on the population due to tax policies, tighter restrictions on internet access, and accumulated fatigue from the russia-Ukraine war.
3/31/2026
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It Has Been a Very Fruitful Visit to the Middle East and the Gulf Region: We Have Agreed on Opportunities to Strengthen Air Defense, on the Joint Development of Defense Production, and on Energy Cooperation – Address by the President

We are working to ensure that Ukraine’s domestic production reaches a level where we have all the necessary components of the air defense system – including anti-ballistic ones. We are working on this with several countries – it is still too early to disclose details.
3/31/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The UK government has announced the urgent allocation of additional £100 million (EUR 115 million) to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense.
3/30/2026
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Education Crisis: Reliance on Retired Teachers Is Growing in russia

In 22 regions, the number of teachers over 60 exceeds the number of teachers under 35. The largest gap is observed in karachay-cherkessia, kabardino-balkaria, smolensk and pskov regions, where the proportion of old teachers is 1.5 times higher.
3/30/2026
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russia Is Selling off Its Gold: Reserves Have Fallen to Their Lowest Since the Start of the Full-Scale Invasion

russia’s gold reserves have declined by approximately 15 tons in 2026 – to 2,311 tons as of early March, compared to 2,326 tons in January. This is the lowest level since March 2022, reflecting the relentless depletion of one of the country’s key financial buffers.
3/30/2026
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Business in russia Under Pressure: Bankruptcies, Debts, and Strikes

russian small and medium-sized businesses entered 2026 in a state of deep crisis. According to surveys, 95% of entrepreneurs report worsening of the situation, three-quarters report significant difficulties. A decline in revenue since the start of the year was reported by 68.7% of respondents, while 5.5% have already ceased operations.
3/29/2026
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Higher Education in russia: A Luxury for the Few, Military Service for the Rest

russia has effectively finalized a system in which access to higher education for the majority of the population will be contingent on military service. Starting next academic year, the number of state-funded spots in universities will be drastically reduced – while the cost of tuition-based programs has reached the price of real estate.
3/29/2026
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russia Is Concealing Outbreaks of Dangerous Animal Diseases

European food and veterinary services (PVD) are urging citizens to refrain from purchasing pets from russia and belarus due to serious health risks. The reason is a recently confirmed case of rabies in a dog in Germany, which was brought into the EU via the Latvian border despite having all the necessary documents.
3/29/2026
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The kremlin Is Restructuring Its Influence Apparatus: “rossotrudnichestvo” Is Coming Under kirienko’s Tight Control

The agency, which was previously viewed as an integral part of russian secret services, is now being formally institutionalized for this purpose.
3/28/2026
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moscow Is Closing Its Doors to Global Container Shipping Giants

The implementation of the decree could reduce the throughput of russian container terminals by 40–60%.
3/28/2026
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The kremlin Is Preparing a New Pension Heist

The kremlin plans to forcibly transfer russians’ pension savings into a new state-run scheme – the long-term savings program (LTSP). At stake are about 3 trillion rubles in the accounts of 37 million russians.
3/28/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The US Department of State has announced the allocation of $25 million in aid for programs to repatriate and rehabilitate Ukrainian children forcibly deported by russia.
3/27/2026