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Serfdom Returning to russian Education

The kremlin is purposefully building a system of narrow-profile education that completely deprives students of freedom of choice and makes them dependent solely on the state’s staffing needs. Giving up the Bologna model effectively makes it impossible to continue studying abroad.
3/12/2026
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Ships of the “Shadow Fleet” Flying the rf’s Flag Are Scaling up Hybrid Threats to Europe

The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine has received information about the kremlin’s plans to increase the number of tankers transporting oil under the rf’s flag. This decision is dictated by the increasingly frequent cases of detentions of tankers belonging to russia’s “shadow fleet” by European countries and the United States.
3/12/2026
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russian Industry Imitates Import Substitution, Degrading Technologically

Systemic problems have not gone away: the difficulty of finding alternative spare parts, rising costs and final prices, and limited opportunities to work with suppliers from “friendly” countries. Since 2024, negative factors have consistently outweighed adaptive ones.
3/12/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Germany will provide Ukraine with additional EUR 200 million to strengthen its defense against russian bombarding.
3/11/2026
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moscow Legalizing Theft of Brands: russia Is Preparing a Mechanism for Seizing Foreign Intellectual Property

russian authorities are close to what international lawyers are already openly calling institutionalized theft of intellectual property. In simple terms, the state will appoint an “administrator” who, without the consent of IKEA, Apple, or any other company, will be able to issue licenses to russian manufacturers to use their brands and technologies.
3/11/2026
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The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (SUPO) Has Announced Recruitment of Agents with Emphasis on Being Proficient in the russian and Chinese Languages

Requirements for candidates include Finnish citizenship, a university degree in any field, a category B driver’s license, and willingness to travel on business. In addition to russian and Chinese, applicants with knowledge of English, French, Spanish, and rare languages are also being considered.
3/11/2026
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Stocks Ending, Production – at a Standstill: russia Is Short of Optic Fiber

The enterprise ceased operations after critical damage to its equipment, and the government estimates that existing product stocks will soon be depleted. Production is not expected to resume until the end of 2027 at the earliest.
3/11/2026
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Our Team Is Now on Its Way to the Gulf Region, Where They Can Help Protect Lives and Stabilize the Situation – Address by the President

Ukraine has the greatest experience in the world in countering attack drones, and without our experience, it will be very difficult for the Gulf region, the entire Middle East, and partners in Europe and America to build strong protection. We are ready to help those who help us, help Ukraine. Rustem Umerov, together with our military officials, intelligence, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will prepare concrete agreements.
3/11/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

“We will provide this loan one way or another,” – European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has assured that the European Union will fulfill its promise to provide Ukraine with a loan of EUR 90 billion in 2026-2027.
3/10/2026
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russians Are Largely Unable to Master New Technologies

russia has seen a decline in the digital literacy of its population. In 2025, the corresponding index fell by 3% to 68%, compared to 71% in 2022–2024.
3/10/2026
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Amid the Crisis in russian Entrepreneurship, Chinese Businesses Are Taking Over Online Commerce in russia

This growth in Chinese business activity is taking place against the background of russian entrepreneurs leaving the marketplace. From February to December 2025, the number of active sellers on russian online platforms decreased by 6.9% – for the first time in the history of observations.
3/10/2026
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According to Lithuanian Intelligence, minsk Uses Political Prisoners As Bargaining Chips While Remaining moscow’s Satellite

Lithuanian Intelligence considers the release of prominent representatives of the democratic opposition and other political prisoners to be nothing more than a bargaining chip. The goal is to get the West to make concessions or lift sanctions, not to demonstrate genuine goodwill.
3/10/2026
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Liquidation of the Greek Catholic Church in Eastern and Central Europe. The ussr mgb’s Scenario

Based on declassified documents from the mgb/kgb of the ussr, the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine continues to publish materials on the 80th anniversary of the Lviv pseudo-council (March 8–10, 1946).
3/10/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten has said that in the coming months, the European Union will hold debates on realistic terms for Ukraine’s accession to the EU. At the same time, he stressed that partners must continue to support Ukraine despite the increased attention to the war in the Middle East.
3/9/2026
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minsk Trading with China at a Chronic Loss

The commodity structure of trade leaves no room for optimism. belarus supplies China with potash fertilizers, some agricultural exports, and raw materials, i.e., products that do not require technological cooperation. On the other hand, Chinese imports – machinery, components, electronics.
3/9/2026
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russia Has Destroyed Its Own Cinematography

There is virtually no independent cinematography left in russia. What is still being filmed either passes through the filter of the security forces at the production stage or ends up on the shelf afterwards.
3/8/2026
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China Cutting Arctic Investments Due to Western Sanctions Against russia

russia is not only failing to become the center of China’s Arctic breakthrough, but is also increasingly becoming a toxic partner for global business. While civilized countries avoid cooperation with the aggressor state, moscow is losing investment opportunities.
3/8/2026
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The Next Week Will Be Devoted to Joint Work with Europeans So That the Decisions Needed for Ukraine’s Defense Actually Begin to Work – Address by the President

And we quite rightfully expect that our own defense will receive the necessary support as well, and that Russia will face consequences not only for dragging out this war against us, but also for attempting to expand that war further. Life needs protection – joint, strong, coordinated action.
3/7/2026
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Moldova Preparing Administrative Reform: Reduction of Municipalities and New Districts

The kremlin is expected to oppose the adoption of the draft law through information campaigns, incitement of protests, and the use of pro-russian political forces in the Moldovan Parliament.
3/7/2026
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russia Importing Labor Amid the Staffing Crisis

The growing dependence on foreign labor is a direct consequence of structural distortions in the labor market caused by the war against Ukraine.
3/7/2026