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The russian Language Is Losing Ground in Central Asian Countries

Every year, more and more Central Asians are choosing Chinese over russian, which has traditionally dominated the region since the times of the ussr. Chinese is seen as the language of the future.
10/26/2026
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The Crisis in russia’s Construction Industry Is Deepening: Debt, Falling Profits, and Lack of Demand

From January through September 2026, 31,100 construction companies were liquidated in russia. This represents about 10% of their total number. Companies building residential and non-residential structures were hit hardest.
10/26/2026
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russia Has Failed to Develop Its Own Strategic Silicon Production

While moscow is trying to catch up with the rest of the world in the field of high-tech manufacturing, its plans for import substitution are suffering yet another setback.
10/25/2026
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A Number of Countries Are Demanding the Return of Citizens Whom russia Has Fraudulently Recruited to Fight in the War Against Ukraine

The recruitment of foreigners for the war against Ukraine is becoming not only a humanitarian but also a diplomatic problem for russia. Foreign governments are increasingly acknowledging publicly that their citizens are ending up in the russian army under circumstances that may indicate deception or coercion.
10/25/2026
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russia Doesn’t Know What to Do with War Veterans upon Their Return from the Front Lines

In 2025, russian employment services, together with employers, announced the creation of 449,000 job openings for veterans of the war against Ukraine. However, only 15,000 people sought assistance in finding work.
10/24/2026
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Transportation Problems Hurting Exports and russian Steelmakers’ Revenues

A decline in production and falling export profitability will reduce the rf’s tax revenues and increase steelmakers’ need for government support.
10/24/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Denmark has expedited the delivery of over 50,000 rounds of 20-mm ammunition for the onboard cannons of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
10/23/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Ukraine will secure a $500 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to continue implementing the “Resilient, Inclusive, and Environmentally Sustainable Entrepreneurship” (RISE) project.
10/22/2026
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russia’s Budget for 2027–2029: War, Debt, and Corruption

The accounts chamber of the rf has identified serious shortcomings in the draft federal budget for 2027–2029. Some budget estimates are not consistent with the budget parameters, while revenue projections lack adequate justification.
10/22/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Ukraine has received EUR 50 million from the Council of Europe Development Bank and the government of Italy: these funds will be used to issue nearly 2,000 certificates under the “eRecovery” program.
10/21/2026
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Railway Chaos in russia Has Disrupted Export Shipments

Railway wagons are standing idle, waiting for permits to move and be unloaded. Cargo is not being accepted even for previously approved requests, causing railway wagons to pile up at loading sites, while there is a shortage of available rolling stock.
10/21/2026
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The kremlin Is Preparing the Prison System for a New Wave of Arrests

russia is increasing funding for the prison system, even though the total number of prisoners is declining. By 2035, $3.8 billion are planned to be spent on the expansion and modernization of prisons and pretrial detention centers, instead of the previously projected $1.1 billion.
10/21/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Sweden will allocate an additional EUR 5 million to the Ukraine Transport Support Fund (UTSF).
10/20/2026
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moscow Cutting russian Regions’ Budgets

About 65 regions of the rf intend to cut spending on investment and infrastructure projects in 2027–2029. Revenues are not growing, and there is a shortage of funds for social benefits, the maintenance of budgetary institutions, and war-related needs.
10/20/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The G7 countries have announced their intention to allocate EUR 260 million for the restoration of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant’s containment structure.
10/19/2026
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russia Capitalizing on Its Support for the Junta in Mali

The junta in Mali is opening a gold processing plant in partnership with the russian company “yadran”. Given the timeline of events, this is nothing more than a kind of reward for the mercenaries and their kremlin masters for their “bayonet support” and assistance in maintaining power and crushing the opposition.
10/19/2026
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The Crisis Is No Longer Confined to the Periphery: st. petersburg Is Sounding the Alarm over a Lack of Funding

In st. petersburg, officials are sounding the alarm over the suspension of the passenger fleet’s modernization, while the ministry of construction of the rf is calling on banks to mobilize resources to support major developers.
10/19/2026
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Since the Start of Fall, Our Warriors Have Liberated More Territory than the Russians Have Managed to Capture – Address by the President

This week has been very significant in terms of cooperation with Europeans. Europe clearly understands what is happening and that Ukraine must be supported – and supported more in protecting lives. We are working to secure air defense.
10/19/2026
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russia’s Budget Deficit for the First Nine Months Exceeded the Annual Target by 37%

In September, the ministry of finance of the rf raised its forecast for the annual deficit to $86.51 billion (7.345 trillion rubles), or 3.2% of GDP.
10/18/2026
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Africa Under a New Attack from the “russian world”: Propaganda, Media, and Youth Are Among the Main Levers of Influence

. Today, through its mouthpieces, the kremlin is actively promoting the “russia–Africa economic and humanitarian forum”, scheduled to take place in late October in moscow.
10/18/2026