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The kremlin Is Using Utility Bills As a Weapon Against Civilians

The socio-economic situation in Ukrainian cities temporarily occupied by russia continues to deteriorate rapidly. In Mariupol, where normal water and heat supply has not yet been restored, the occupation administration has almost doubled the water supply tariff.
1/9/2026
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russia Has Allowed Clear-Cutting of Forests Around Lake Baikal

Previously, strict restrictions were in place on Lake Baikal, which for decades protected forest areas from industrial exploitation. Now, under the pretext of “sanitary logging” and “infrastructure development”, virtually total clearing of the territories with the right to sell the timber is permitted.
1/9/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has said that President Donald Trump has given the green light to a bipartisan bill on sanctions against russia.
1/9/2026
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It Is Important to Pay Attention to Air Alerts. The Russians Haven’t Changed One Bit. They Are Trying to Exploit the Weather – Address by the President

Right now, Russia is betting more on winter than on diplomacy – on ballistic missiles against our energy system rather than on working with the United States and agreements with President Trump. This must change – through pressure on Russia and continued support for Ukraine.
1/9/2026
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russia Is Sliding into a Decade of Stagnation

The rhetoric of government officials and the central bank cannot mask the obvious deficit in both the federal budget and the regions. This is only the beginning of a long period of losses, which moscow itself acknowledges.
1/8/2026
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The War Against Ukraine Is Speeding Up the Utility Collapse in russia

Worn-out heating networks, lack of planned modernization, and chronical underfunding have led to the situation where accidents that used to be fixed within hours, now last for weeks, leaving people without heating in severe frosts.
1/8/2026
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Venezuelan Blow: moscow Is Losing Assets, Revenues, and Influence

With more than half of the world’s oil reserves under US control, Washington will be able to keep the price of russian oil at around $50 per barrel, which is critical for the rf’s budget.
1/8/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

A special coordination centre in the USA-Ukraine-Coalition of the Willing format will be established on the basis of the operational headquarters of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris. The coordination centre will be responsible for security guarantees for Ukraine.
1/8/2026
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In 2026, Higher Education Will Become Even More Unattainable for russians

In 2026, the russian higher education system will enter a phase of severe cutbacks, demonstrating a deep crisis in funding and strategic degradation. The ministry of science and higher education of the rf has announced the elimination of another 45,000 paid places in higher education institutions.
1/7/2026
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Billions in Losses: Economic Crime in russia Hits Record Highs

About 70% of recorded economic crimes are classified as serious and extremely serious ones. This indicates that these are not isolated violations, but persistent schemes with high risks for the economy.
1/7/2026
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belarus Is Increasing Its Energy Dependence on russia

Given that natural gas and oil come almost exclusively from russia, belarus finds itself in a situation of absolute import dependence – without its own resources and with a technological dependence on russian infrastructure.
1/7/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk believes that the main goal of the summit of the “Coalition of the Willing” in Paris is to confirm the unity of the USA and Europe on security guarantees for Ukraine.
1/7/2026
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Migrants’ Chaikhanas Are Replacing Restaurants: russia’s Gastroeconomy Is Deteriorating

In November 2025, the number of establishments decreased by 3.1% year-on-year. Sushi bars (-7.5%) and pizzerias (- 6.4%) were the hardest hit, with cafes and classic restaurants also declining. Market profitability fell from 20-25 % to 10-12%.
1/6/2026
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belarus’ Economy in 2026: Slowdown with No Prospects for Recovery

Real household incomes will formally grow, but this growth will be inflationary in nature. The overall assessment of international experts is unequivocal: in 2026, belarus’ economy will remain vulnerable and structurally limited.
1/6/2026
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russia Cannot Maintain Its Ports in the Arctic

moscow’s plans to turn the Northern Sea Route into a full-fledged transport artery are hampered by basic infrastructure deficiencies. Over the next five years alone, ports along the NSR will need dredging totaling approximately 60 million cubic meters.
1/6/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The central bank of the rf has expressed doubts about achieving the inflation target of 4 % in 2026, forecasting price growth of 4-5 %. Despite statements by representatives of the “bank of russia” about the unacceptability of inflation above the target, there is a possibility that the achievement of the set goal will be postponed again.
1/6/2026
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Our Strategy, the Strategy of Protecting Life, Will Be Strengthened. We Are Already Doing This – Address by the President

Russia is dragging out the war and trying to inflict as much damage on Ukraine as possible – their strategy is unchanged. Our strategy – the strategy of protecting life – will be strengthened. We are already doing this. 
1/6/2026
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russia Is Creating “Digital Dossiers” on Migrants

Formally, moscow explains the creation of the system as a “simplification of service provision” and “optimization of information exchange”. In reality, the project demonstrates the classic russian approach – tightening control and surveillance.
1/5/2026
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Poet Leonid Lyman. “How I Became an Enemy of the People”

Among a series of the kgb’s operational cultivations of representatives of the Ukrainian creative intelligentsia who found themselves in exile, the case of poet Leonid Lyman occupies a separate niche. At least in terms of the methods used to compromise him.
1/5/2026
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russia Risks Losing Access to Bolivian Lithium Due to La–Paz’s Change of Course

For russia, this means losing access to one of the world’s key lithium resources, while Bolivia gains room to adjust the terms and potentially attract Western partners.
1/5/2026