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The kremlin’s New “Moral” Vertical Is Preparing russians for a Long War Against Ukraine and the West

In terms of foreign policy, the institutionalization of this doctrine reinforces the presentation of the war against Ukraine as a long-term civilizational confrontation with the West. This framework expands the government’s ability to justify high military spending, further restrictions on civil liberties.
2/17/2026
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russia Expanding Digital Control Once Again: Purchase of 18+ Goods – only After Identification

In russia, the authorities continue to tighten digital control over citizens, expanding the use of biometrics and imposing strict restrictions in the field of telecommunications. There are plans to introduce mandatory biometric identification for online purchases of age-restricted goods (18+).
2/17/2026
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Cooperation with the FISU: Safety Instructions

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2/17/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

“Since the start of russia’s attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Germany has provided Ukraine with around EUR 39 billion in bilateral civilian aid and approximately EUR 55 billion in military aid, in the form of deliveries or delivery commitments,” reads the statement by the FRG’s government.
2/17/2026
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Intelligence Reports That the Russians Are Preparing New Massive Strikes on Energy, and Air Defense Must Be Configured Properly – Address by the President

Today Ukraine has also introduced new sanctions against Russian individuals who are trying to put sport at the service of war and ruscism. The names of these individuals are known – and known, unfortunately, more for their entirely dishonorable actions than for their sporting achievements. We will work to ensure our sanctions are synchronized in other jurisdictions as well.
2/17/2026
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In January, China Increased Imports of russian Oil Through the rf’s “shadow fleet”, while India Significantly Reduced Them

At the beginning of the year, the number of active tankers in the rf’s “shadow fleet” (sf) decreased by 9 units. In January 2026, 138 tankers were recorded as being used to export oil and petroleum products. At the same time, attention was drawn by 4 new vessels that had not previously been on the radar.
2/16/2026
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The Mortgage Crisis Destroying russia’s Banking System

By the end of 2025, russians had failed to repay to banks 276 billion rubles in mortgage loans and interest within the specified period. Compared to 2024, this represents an increase of 76.6%. As a result, over the period 2023–2025, arrears increased by 180%.
2/16/2026
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There Will Be New Support Packages for Ukraine. The Key Priority Is Missiles for Air Defense, for Protection Against Ballistic Missiles – Address by the President

Several more cold days lie ahead, and everyone has already seen how the Russians exploit this. Please take care of yourselves and heed air raid alerts. We are in constant contact with all partners, emphasizing that each such threat, each such risk, only worsens the overall prospects for ending the war.
2/16/2026
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Nothing Will Be “Cheap” in russia Any Longer: Marketplaces Are Rapidly Raising Prices

From 2026, russian marketplaces will lose their main advantage – low prices. Due to changes in tax legislation, online commerce is entering a phase of structural transformation, the consequences of which will directly hit buyers’ wallets. Prices are already predicted to rise by at least 5% in the first year, and this is just the beginning.
2/15/2026
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russia’s Industry and Export Sectors Facing Maximum Risk of Bankruptcy

The number of loss-making companies rose to 18,200, showing a 16% increase year-on-year. Their total losses reached $97.3 billion, having increased by 8.1%. The highest concentration of problem enterprises was recorded in the coal mining, coke chemical, metallurgical, tobacco, and leather industries.
2/15/2026
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“Like” As Evidence: How russia Punishes for Social Media Activity

Since 2010, russian “law enforcers” have opened more than 30,000 criminal and administrative cases for posts, reposts, and “likes” on social media.
2/14/2026
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The kremlin Is Modernizing the System of Property Confiscation As a “Promising” Source of Budget Revenue

In 2022, sentences with confiscation were handed down to 4,195 people, and in 2024 – to 24,078. Compared to 2020, the figures increased 9.3 times.
2/14/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Against the background of ongoing sanctions and growing economic problems, russian companies began to record massive losses.
2/14/2026
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russia Imports Labor, but Is Not Ready to Embrace People

Faced with a chronic labor shortage after restricting migration from Central Asia, russia is rapidly expanding its importation of people from remote and poorer countries, from India to Afghanistan. Formally, this is presented as an economic necessity, but in reality, it is the exploitation of migrants in a country where xenophobia and everyday racism are the social norm.
2/13/2026
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Emergency Housing As a Business: russia’s Authorities Monetize Resettlement

russian authorities are preparing a new large-scale scam against their citizens: houses in good condition on attractive land will be declared unsafe, residents will be forced to move to densely built-up areas on the outskirts, while the vacated plots will be transferred to loyal developers. In addition, people will be billed for “improved conditions” for which they did not ask.
2/13/2026
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Increasing Supervision of Teenagers in russia: Schools Monitoring Social Media, Responsibility Being Shifted to Teachers

Formally, the initiative is explained by the need to “detect the influence of destructive communities in a timely manner”. The parents’ participation is called voluntary. At the same time, teachers and parents themselves admit that in reality, teachers have been monitoring the pages of individual students they consider “problematic” for some time.
2/13/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey has said that London is allocating additional £500 million for urgent support to Ukraine’s air defense.
2/13/2026
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The Russians Must Not Get Used to Believing That Their Missiles and “Shaheds” Help Them in Any Way – Address by the President

I also expect active involvement from the entire system of Ukrainian diplomacy. This applies to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and every Ukrainian embassy. If an embassy remains silent, that means its work is unsatisfactory. Ukraine must be heard – heard everywhere in the world. Ukraine must be supported. I expect relevant results in support of Ukraine as early as this week.
2/13/2026
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Unpaid Leave Has Become the New Norm for 4 Million Workers in the rf

The growth affected all categories of underemployment. The largest group consists of workers sent on unpaid leave – 4 million people (+9%). Another 1.3 million people work part-time by agreement of the parties (+13%).
2/12/2026
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A Ticket to the Pre-Digital Era: How Blocking Telegram Is Causing Degradation of Small Businesses in the rf

In a situation where there is virtually no choice and state media remain the only “permitted” reality, the restrictions on Telegram are yet another step by the rf towards the complete digital isolation of its society and the systemic curtailment of civil liberties.
2/12/2026