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The Netherlands Is Building a Unified System to Protect Against russian Espionage

The Hague names as the main risks russia’s intelligence and sabotage activities, China’s operations to steal technology and information, as well as terrorist activities linked to Iran and Islamist groups.
9/1/2026
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The kremlin Is Preparing a New Election Performance in the Temporarily Occupied Territories

On September 20, 2026, on the so-called “single voting day” in the rf, elections to the state duma will take place, and the kremlin no longer hides the fact that its plans for the temporarily occupied territories are the same as in previous years: to create the appearance of a legitimate expression of will where there is absolutely no legitimacy whatsoever.
9/1/2026
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India Is Strengthening Its Presence in Central Asia

For India, Uzbekistan is gradually becoming a gateway to Central Asian markets and raw material resources. Due to transit issues, rapid growth in freight volumes is unlikely, so joint ventures and production facilities in Uzbekistan are of greater practical interest.
9/1/2026
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Major russian Exporters Are Stashing Foreign Currency Abroad for Fear of Having Their Businesses Confiscated

The weakening of the ruble increases the cost of imports and creates additional inflationary pressure. For the central bank of the rf, this also means less room to cut rates and ease monetary policy.
9/1/2026
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September Can Change a Lot, and Together with Our Partners, We Must Do Everything Possible to Protect People, Protect Lives, and Achieve Peace – Address by the President

We are preparing our steps – new steps. We had a detailed discussion with the Prime Minister of Ukraine and the diplomatic team about activities planned for September. A lot is planned, and all our meetings and negotiations must be felt here in Ukraine – in our defense capabilities and through additional energy support packages for Ukraine
9/1/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The European Union may impose new sanctions against russia as early as October. The issue of sanctions will be discussed at an informal meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs on September 1–2 in Ireland. Sources report that a total of 1,600 individuals and entities could be subject to the restrictions.
8/31/2026
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Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan Continue to Tighten the Noose of Decoupling russia from Oil

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, in particular, have agreed to jointly produce petroleum products for the Uzbek market.
8/31/2026
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The kremlin Has Portrayed the Crisis in the Chinese Real Estate Market as Its Own Victory

By citing a “record” 108 million square meters, russian officials simply exploited a convenient statistical anomaly, comparing their own peak figures to the deepest downturn in the PRC’s recent history.
8/31/2026
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russia Is Cutting Funding for Education and Increasing It for Propaganda

According to the authors’ plan, “socio-political narratives” will be promoted through creative content on their own FM radio station, “radio gordost”.
8/31/2026
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Together With the Team, We Are Preparing for New Communication With Envoys of the U.S. President – Address by the President

The most difficult task is intercepting the jet-powered ones. Now, it is mainly our combat aircraft that protect against them. We are working to ensure we have the necessary interceptors
8/31/2026
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russian Marketplaces Are Shifting Their Costs onto Sellers and Buyers

russian marketplaces have sharply increased commissions and logistics costs for sellers. On key platforms, total fees already exceed 40% of the product’s price, and in certain sales models, they reach 50% or higher.
8/30/2026
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russia’s Influence Neutralized: Armenia Has Finally Turned Away from moscow and Toward Europe

The kremlin’s playbook – “punish a rebellious neighbor with a cognac ban” – no longer works. For years, russia viewed Armenia as its unquestionable outpost and pocket partner in the South Caucasus, but after yet another failed special operation dubbed “interference in the Armenian elections”, russia is finally losing its influence in the region.
8/30/2026
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Another Such Crime – After What Happened in Vyshneve – Is Absolutely Unacceptable – Address by the President

Since yesterday evening and throughout the day today, I have been receiving reports on the situation in the Kyiv region – in the village of Myla, Bucha district – where detonation began following a Russian strike. A terrible situation and terrible negligence on the part of those who stored explosives right next to people.
8/30/2026
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Austria Is Strengthening Its Defences Against russian Cyberattacks, Disinformation, and Espionage

Austria plans to draw on Finland’s experience to strengthen its own resilience to hybrid threats.
8/29/2026
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To russians Who “Are Not Interested in Politics”, the War Has Come Through Their Grocery Baskets

The fuel crisis, high utility bills, new taxes, sanctions pressure, labor shortages, expensive logistics, reduced imports, and falling purchasing power will hit ordinary russians harder and harder.
8/29/2026
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We Value the Alignment of Steps and the Fact That America Is Advancing a Realistic Vision of What Needs to Be Done and What Must Be Achieved – Address by the President

Thank you for the information – and for the necessary tone of the conversation with Russia. Russia must end its war, and all the necessary conditions must be created to make that happen.
8/28/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Kęstutis Budrys has called for strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and finding ways to unblock sea lanes to protect Ukrainian grain exports.
8/28/2026
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russian Propagandists Have Learnt How to Spend the Budget Without Achieving Any Goals

A telling example is Kanye West’s concert in st. petersburg. russian officials have already declared the American rapper’s possible visit as proof that the “myth of russia’s isolation” has been debunked.
8/28/2026
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The War Has Driven russia to Record Lows Across the Board

The war against Ukraine has turned russia’s economic life into a never-ending marathon of negative records. Gold reserves have fallen to 73.2 million troy ounces – the worst figure in the past six years.
8/28/2026
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Corporate Debt in the rf Is Rising Steadily

According to the central bank of the rf, in June the average interest rate on short-term corporate loans stood at 17.1% per annum, while the rate on long-term loans rose to 12.9%. For small and medium-sized businesses, borrowing is even more expensive: 18% and 15.1%, respectively.
8/28/2026