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russia’s Petrol Shortage Has Spilled onto the Streets

The systematic destruction of russia’s oil refining infrastructure has turned the fuel crisis from a story in the business media into a daily reality for millions of people. Petrol production has fallen by about 25%, and in the first week of June, oil refining volumes dropped below 4 million barrels per day – the lowest level in 21 years.
6/26/2026
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russians Breaking All-Time Records for Poverty and Debt

In the last quarter alone, the total debt increased by nearly 1 trillion rubles (+2.2%). Mortgages account for the largest share – 21.7 trillion rubles, or 48.1% of all russians’ debt obligations. Another 13.4 trillion rubles is accounted for by consumer loans, and 3 trillion rubles – by auto loans.
6/26/2026
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russia Once Again Is Trying to Sell Abroad Something It Doesn’t Have

At the same time, according to estimates by russian aviation experts, their passenger air transport sector is in urgent need of about 300 aircraft of this class. Therefore, it is unclear exactly what the russians plan to export and, more importantly, from which resources.
6/26/2026
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The kremlin Is Testing Public Reaction: russians in the Regions Are Being Forced Under Torture to Sign Military Contracts

The kremlin is now frantically trying to figure out how to recruit fresh “cannon fodder” for its war of aggression against Ukraine without provoking a revolt. The authorities are afraid to announce an official mobilization because it would shock russians and spark a wave of protests. Therefore, russia has decided to test a “quiet” approach
6/26/2026
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Oleh Luhovskyi Has Reported to the President of Ukraine on the Situation in Crimea and belarus

The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine has also obtained internal russian documentation assessing the mood of citizens of the aggressor state.
6/25/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Ukraine has received EUR 3.2 billion from the European Union – the first tranche under the new Ukraine Support Loan financial instrument. The instrument is part of a broader two-year EU support framework for Ukraine for 2026–2027, totaling up to EUR 90 billion. Up to EUR 45 billion are expected to be made available to Ukraine in 2026.
6/25/2026
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One Million Tons in Storage Tanks and Zero in Strategic Reserves: belarus’ Oil Paradox

belarus is fairly well protected from a fuel crisis, at least in the short term. But any serious blow to oil refining will immediately affect minsk’s state budget and, with a slight delay, moscow’s foreign exchange earnings.
6/25/2026
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Education in russia Is Becoming a Privilege

While the kremlin keeps talking about developing education, actual policy is moving in the opposite direction. Access to quality education in russia is becoming difficult, while the system itself is increasingly geared toward the needs of the state apparatus, which requires workers for factories and personnel for law enforcement agencies.
6/25/2026
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The Orthodox Archdiocese of Paris Is Preparing to Elect Bishops Without moscow’s Permission

On June 26–27, a diocesan assembly of the Archdiocese of Orthodox Churches of the russian Tradition in Western Europe will be held in Paris, at which the clergy may vote to elect auxiliary bishops without the approval by the moscow patriarchate.
6/25/2026
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If Ukraine Receives Exactly What We Discussed with Our Partners within the G7, We Will Promptly Create the Conditions That Will Force Russia to Choose Peace – Address by the President

I’m grateful to all units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and all other branches of Ukraine’s Defense Forces: the Security Service of Ukraine, our intelligence agencies, the National Guard of Ukraine, the National Police, and our border guards. Every single day, we have the results Ukraine needs – exactly the kind defined by our strategic objectives.
6/25/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Ukraine will receive EUR 71 million in grant aid from France. The funds will be directed toward the restoration of critical infrastructure and support for key economic sectors.
6/24/2026
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UN Report: lukashenko Continues to Persecute Those Who Helped Ukraine

Those who support Ukraine are currently at the greatest risk. Since February 2022, belarusian authorities have handed down convictions to at least 403 people, and as of February 2026, more than 200 of them remain behind bars. Since the beginning of 2026, courts have handed down 155 convictions for “promoting extremism”, and all those convicted have been included on the official list of “extremists”.
6/24/2026
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russia’s Budget Crisis Has Reached a Structural Level: 56 Regions Are Already Running Deficits

The surplus of the rf’s consolidated regional budgets in the first quarter of 2026 fell to a five-year low, amounting to just $1.93 billion (140 billion rubles). Data from the rf’s accounts chamber show that russia’s budget system continues to slide into crisis, despite the kremlin’s attempts to portray the situation as stable.
6/24/2026
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US Congress Preparing a Legal Barrier Against russia and China’s Arctic Ambitions

Senators have introduced a bipartisan bill, the Arctic Security and Diplomacy Act, which prohibits vessels affiliated with the governments of the rf, China, and other “hostile states” from conducting research in the USA’s exclusive economic zone and on the USA’s continental shelf in the Arctic.
6/24/2026
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The Air Defense Delivery Schedule Is a Key Schedule for Ukraine – Address by the President

The majority in Russia is already taking issue with Putin because there is no end in sight to his war. And all the hardships Russians are facing today should bring them closer to the realization that their war is real, that it's not just "stones falling from the sky,” and that their war must end. Real negotiations are needed. Ukraine has put forward all its proposals in this regard.
6/24/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann has stated that Ukraine is already considered a prospective member of the OECD, but accession will require difficult structural reforms.
6/23/2026
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While putin Is Expanding the army, russians Remain Unprotected Against Crime

russia’s ministry of internal affairs plans to enlist civilian employees and ministry internal service staff to perform police duties. According to a ministerial order, they will, in particular, be able to serve as patrol and district officers.
6/23/2026
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Drones Instead of Books: russian Summer Camps Turned into Training Grounds

russia does not need intellectuals capable of shaping the future. It needs obedient biomass: boys who, straight from the school benches, know how to operate kamikaze drones and will unquestioningly follow orders, and girls who will serve this conveyor belt of death.
6/23/2026
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The War Party Is Sinking Like a Rock: Support for “united russia” Is Plummeting

The kremlin is well aware of this trend. That is precisely why the authorities’ main strategy today is not to persuade voters, but to ensure they do not show up to vote at all. Lower turnout means fewer problems for the ruling party.
6/23/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The European Commission has announced a call for proposals worth EUR 1.1 billion to develop and modernize the transport infrastructure of the EU’s Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), which will include Ukraine and Moldova.
6/22/2026