The Economy of Occupation: the kremlin Intends to Finance the War with Stolen Ukrainian Resources
In total, the rf has plans to explore about 70 sites. Lithium, graphite, manganese, molybdenum, tungsten, titanium and uranium are priority minerals.
4/29/2025
russian Machine Tool Industry: Deep Dependence on Imports and Failure of Import Substitution
Despite the kremlin’s statements about increasing local machine tool production, russian companies use 98.3 % of machine tools of foreign origin from Turkey, China, India, and Malaysia.
4/29/2025
We Value Human Lives, Not Parades – Address by the President
Ukraine never wanted a single second of this war – and we have always said that we are ready to work as swiftly as possible with all partners who can help establish peace and guarantee security. Back on March 11, we responded positively to the American proposal for a full ceasefire. It must be immediate, full, and unconditional – for at least 30 days to ensure it is secure and guaranteed. This is the foundation that could lead to real diplomacy. We reaffirm this proposal. The American proposal also remains on the table. russia knows exactly what it needs to do and how to respond: to genuinely cease fire. And we believe that global pressure – pressure from the United States of America – can push russia toward precisely the kind of response that is needed.
4/29/2025
We Are Keeping Our Positions Strong So That We Have Every Opportunity for Proper Diplomacy – Address by the President
Ukraine is ready to move as swiftly as possible in diplomacy. 47 days ago, we agreed to the American proposal for an unconditional ceasefire, and later we made our own proposals to the Russians to stop striking civilian objects – at least that. But in moscow, they are responding with Shaheds, missiles, artillery, and new assaults. A proper response from the world is needed – a response with new sanctions and even greater pressure. Of course, it is America that can take the most tangible steps – tangible for russia.
4/28/2025
russia and Iran: an Energy Alliance Against the Background of Global Isolation
The implementation of the gas project creates new opportunities for diversifying russian exports under sanctions. It is also another way to pay off Tehran for its military assistance in the war against Ukraine.
4/28/2025
By Keeping the Policy Rate Unchanged, the kremlin Is Increasingly “Tightening Belts” of the People
In an attempt to “calm down” the moods inside the country, “rosstat” officially reports annual inflation at 10.3 %. At the same time, the real “inflation for the poor” (the consumer price index for essential goods) is already at 17 %. This is 1.7 times higher than the official figures and casts doubt on the reliability of official statistics in assessing russia’s socioeconomic situation.
4/27/2025
London and Brussels Will Sign a Defense and Security Agreement
If an agreement is achieved, British arms companies will be able to participate in projects related to the SAFE program, while EU countries will be able to purchase British military equipment with money from the Fund.
4/26/2025
In the Coming Days, Very Significant Meetings May Take Place That Should Bring Us Closer to Silence for Ukraine – Address by the President
We are ready to purchase the necessary number of Patriot systems for our country. This is not about charity. We have proposed concrete deal options to protect our people. (П)An unconditional ceasefire is needed. Real pressure on russia is needed so that they accept either the American proposal to cease fire and move towards peace, or our proposal — whichever one can truly work and ensure a reliable, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire, and then — a dignified peace and security guarantees.
4/26/2025
“China Track”: a Shadow Financial Artery Between russia and China Beyond SWIFT and Sanctions
This allows large russian corporations to service transactions with Chinese counterparties without the risk of blocking. The netting model conceals transactions and lays the foundation for a parallel financial infrastructure beyond the US and the EU control.
4/26/2025
russia Wants to Get Access to Argentina’s Lithium Mining Technology
In russia, despite the presence of lithium deposits, lithium has not been mined since 1997. The reasons are cheap imports, lack of government support, and lagging behind in technology. Against the background of Western sanctions and the need to improve the available weapons for use in the russian-Ukrainian war, the rf’s government decided to intensify the development of lithium deposits in Murmansk region
4/25/2025
Ukraine Supports All Partner Proposals for Peace, Except Those That Contradict Our Constitution – Volodymyr Zelenskyy
We are doing everything our partners have proposed. The only thing we cannot do is what contradicts our legislation and Constitution. And that’s clear, because even the fight for our state’s independence, our sovereignty and territorial integrity is a matter of survival. And here we are absolutely straightforward and fully transparent.
4/25/2025
Big Investments in Chaos: Analysis of the kremlin’s Information Warfare
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine has exposed the tools of russia’s information aggression against our country. This was reported by a representative of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine during his speech at the “Kyiv StratCom Forum 2025: Information Resilience of Ukraine in the Context of Global Changes”.
4/25/2025
Protection of Intellectual Property or Double Standards? Western Brands Are Trying to Return to russia
The registration of trademarks by foreign companies is an indicator of their continued interest in the russian market. At the same time, the strategy of those companies to maintain their presence in the russian market, as well as legal protection of their assets, creates risks of opening new formats of interaction with russia, as well as circumventing sanctions restrictions.
4/25/2025
The European Commission Is Preparing a Ban on New Contracts for russian Fossil Fuel and Intends to Give It up Completely by 2027
The ban on new contracts is aimed at reducing spot purchases of russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) by European companies.
4/25/2025
The Poor State of russia’s Military-Industrial Complex Will Not Stop the War Against Ukraine
Despite the declared overfulfillment of the defense order, putin did acknowledge the unsatisfactory state of the military-industrial complex of the rf, as well as the shortage of UAVs, especially of FPV drones, in the russian army.
4/25/2025
russia Is Stepping up Development of Maritime Unmanned Systems
The ministry of defense of the rf has established an interagency technical council for the development of unmanned systems and technologies for maritime use. Its task is to speed up the development and deployment of maritime unmanned systems in the rf’s armed forces, including unmanned boats and drones.
4/24/2025
The IMF Records Unprecedented Level of Uncertainty in Trade Policy
Protectionist measures in different countries have exacerbated the negative dynamics. Many countries have seen a slowdown in hiring and an increase in layoffs. Inflation in the service sector is still above pre-crisis levels, and commodity prices are rising again after a temporary decline in 2024.
4/24/2025
Cash Is Fleeing the rf
In the first quarter of 2025, the amount of cash in circulation in the territory of the rf decreased by more than $11.1 billion, having reached $193.3 billion. This was the largest quarterly decline since the beginning of the full-scale armed invasion of Ukraine.
4/23/2025
Sanctions Pressure Hits the rf’s Trade with China: Minus 6.8 % for the Quarter
Exports decreased to USD 30.5 billion (minus 6.7 %), while imports declined to USD 22.7 billion (-6.3 %). At this, the biggest decline was in February, when imports to China amounted to USD 5.8 billion, the lowest since June 2022.
4/23/2025
russia Intensifies Cyber Attacks and Espionage Against Europe – the Netherlands Military Intelligence and Security Service
Due to, among other things, location and infrastructure, the Netherlands is of strategic importance for NATO and defense of Europe. This is one of the reasons why the Netherlands is on the radar of russian intelligence services.
4/22/2025
