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russia Sells Gold Reserves to China to Plug Budget Holes
The growth in exports occurred in parallel with a sharp decline in the rf’s domestic gold reserves. As of January 1, 2026, the National Wealth Fund held only 160.2 tons of gold in accounts with the central bank of the rf, compared to 554.9 tons in May 2022.
1/29/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
The government of Lithuania has approved four projects aimed at rebuilding Ukraine, which will be financed by the Fund for the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid. More than EUR 14.5 million has been allocated for the implementation of these projects.
1/29/2026
We Know That the Russians Are Preparing a New Strike – Our Intelligence Indicates This – Address by the President
In all regions where it’s needed, repair crews and necessary services have been deployed to carry out restoration work. The situation is most difficult in Kyiv right now, primarily with heating, and there are also major electricity problems. Crews from many of our regions, practically from all over the country, have been brought in to assist Kyiv, including from frontline areas, ready to help.
1/29/2026
russia’s Economy Stuck Between Stagnation and Inflation
russia’s economic indicators are increasingly signaling a slide into stagflation. russia’s central bank’s tight monetary policy has effectively stifled business activity and exacerbated stagnation, which has already become systemic.
1/28/2026
Finland’s Military Intelligence: russia Remains a Key Source of Military Risks for Northern Europe
The Review identifies russia as the main factor in the formation of military risks for Finland and Europe, which is associated with the modernization of its nuclear arsenal and large-scale reform of its armed forces. After the end of the russian-Ukrainian war, moscow is likely to focus its attention on the northwestern strategic direction and accelerate military reforms.
1/28/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
Ambassador of France to Ukraine Gaël Veyssière has assured that our country will be a key topic during France’s presidency of the G7. “We have already decided to invite President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the G7 leaders’ summit, etc. But we also want to remain as focused as possible on the energy sector,” said Veyssière.
1/28/2026
We Are Now Getting Good Signals From Europe About Europeans’ Readiness to Step Up Pressure on the Aggressor – Address by the President
Right now, there can be no doubt anywhere in the world about what this war is, who started it, or why the war continues. Everyone understands that this is Russia’s war. And the responsibility to end the war also lies with Russia. And Russia must face the pressure.
1/28/2026
moscow Is Tightening Its Control over minsk’s Policies, Minimizing the Space for Independence
Economic cooperation between the two regimes is increasingly taking on a military character. About 500 belarusian enterprises are integrated into russian military production, including a project to build a drone factory with a capacity of up to 100,000 units per year.
1/27/2026
russians Are Withdrawing Money from the Banking System en Masse
Since the beginning of 2022, the cash supply in russia has grown by 40%, with the most dramatic dynamics recorded in July–September 2025. For comparison: in countries with developed non-cash payments, the share of cash usually does not exceed 10–15%.
1/27/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
EU countries have finally approved a plan to ban russian gas imports by the end of 2027. Under this decision, the EU will stop importing russian liquefied natural gas by the end of 2026 and pipeline gas – by September 30, 2027.
1/27/2026
Ukraine Has Always Been and Will Remain on the Side of Peace, and the Only Reason This War Continues Is russia – Address by the President
I spoke today with the Minister of Defense about the protection of energy facilities, and also with the Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The command level of the Air Force must be significantly faster in providing protection.
1/27/2026
The kremlin Is Intensifying Digital Repression
In 2026, roskomnadzor is considering launching a new mechanism for filtering internet traffic based on machine learning and AI – the kremlin’s another step towards deepening digital isolation. US$29.2 million has already been allocated to the project, despite chronic budget deficits and rising costs of maintaining the existing control infrastructure.
1/26/2026
russia Is Finally Losing Its Position in the South Caucasus
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan made an almost ultimatum-like appeal to JSC “russian railways”, which is currently the concessionaire of the Armenian railway, with a proposal to quickly restore the destroyed tracks to the borders of Azerbaijan and Türkiye. Otherwise, it will be done at Armenia’s expense and will raise questions about the advisability of russia’s presence in the region.
1/26/2026
Oleh Luhovskyi, First Deputy Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine: "Oreshnik is a Tool to Intimidate Our European Partners"
Ukrinform spoke with Oleh Luhovskyi, First Deputy Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, to understand what lies behind Russia’s carefully constructed façade. The discussion covered Moscow’s objectives to be achieved on the battlefield, its actual military capabilities, the state of the Russian economy, how long Russia can continue financing the war, and the role played by its key partners—China and Belarus.
1/25/2026
The President Congratulated Intelligence Officers on the Day of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence and Presented Them with State Awards
The Head of State thanked the intelligence officers for their daily service, thanks to which Ukraine receives vital information and in-depth analysis, as well as for their combat work and deep strikes. According to the President, the potential of the Foreign Intelligence Service is far greater.
1/24/2026
China Has Become the rf’s Key Partner: over 60 Joint Projects Worth $100 Billion
He also added that China is assisting russia in introducing alternative SWIFT payment mechanisms to circumvent sanctions through the use of cryptocurrencies, clearing platforms, and the mutual connection of banks to the russian and Chinese payment systems SPFS and CIPS.
1/24/2026
In 2025, russia Exported 200,000 Tons of Minerals and Metallurgical Products and 2 Million Tons of Grain from the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine
It is no secret that, in addition to grain, russia exports coal, coke, kaolin, iron ore, soda, and steel from the temporarily occupied territories. Last year alone, more than 200,000 tons of minerals and metallurgical products were exported by sea.
1/24/2026
russia Plans to Sell $19 Billion Worth of Gold to Cover Its Budget Deficit
As a result of the constant use of the National Wealth Fund’s reserves to cover the budget deficit, its liquid assets have decreased threefold during the war. The kremlin has already started selling off its reserves of gold and precious metals.
1/24/2026
79 Sanctioned Tankers Have Stopped Exports, While Insurance Has Risen by 50%: russia Is Losing Profits
Over the past three years, more than 900 tankers have been involved in the export of oil from russia, with the majority of them belonging to the ‘shadow’ fleet. At the same time, sanctions are leading to an increase in exporters’ operating costs. As a result, freight charges and costs of insurance have increased by 40-50%.
1/24/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
The loss of export markets due to sanctions, weak market conditions, payment problems, narrow infrastructure, and other reasons have led to a crisis in the rf’s coal industry, which employs more than 150,000 people.
1/24/2026
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