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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The assets of the Central Bank of russia, frozen in the European Union, should not be returned to the rf until it pays reparations to Ukraine after a ceasefire is established or a peace agreement is signed – Kaja Kallas.
8/31/2025
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There Is a Need for a Ceasefire, Which Would Clearly Signal the russian Readiness for Diplomacy – Address by the President

The second large-scale attack by russia this week – absolutely brazen actions, through which russia is demonstrating that without pressure from the world, there will be no end to the war. And these are all clear signals to the United States of America, to Europe, and to the leaders who these days are in China and will be meeting with putin.
8/31/2025
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Beijing Starts Building a Giant Hydropower Plant to Exert Pressure on India

The construction of Medog is turning hydropower into a tool for containing India and deepening the rift between Beijing and New Delhi.
8/30/2025
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russia’s Metallurgical and Coal Industries Are in Deep Crisis

Companies are switching to a reduced working week and cutting wages, which is provoking an outflow of personnel to related fields.
8/30/2025
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The new, 19th package of the European Union’s sanctions against russia may include restrictions on russian energy and financial services, as well as secondary sanctions. This was announced by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.
8/30/2025
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The kremlin Tightens Control over the Population, Restricting Freedoms

In moscow and moscow region, foreigners are required to register via the “Amina” mobile app, providing geolocation data. This step is aimed at strengthening control over migration processes in key regions.
8/29/2025
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russian Regions Drowning in Deficits, Yet Financing the War

According to the results of the first half of 2025, the consolidated budget deficit of the rf grew to 4.95 trillion rubles (≈52 billion US dollars). russian regions are failing to meet their planned state budget revenue targets en masse – half of the federation’s constituent entities have budget deficits.
8/29/2025
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has said that the European Union will soon approve a new, 19th package of sanctions against russia and discuss how to best use russia’s frozen assets to provide military support to Ukraine and restore the country.
8/29/2025
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russia Is Now Striking at Everyone in the World Who Seeks Peace – Address by the President

Russia kills every day. Therefore, every day they must feel the pain for what they are doing. And this is possible. The world’s sanctions. Tariffs. Support for Ukraine. Our strong army. Our ability to defend lives and respond powerfully to the russian war machine.
8/29/2025
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The kremlin Is Preparing Tough Restrictions for Migrants

In the sphere of security, MPs propose reporting foreigners who have received emergency medical care without insurance to the ministry of internal affairs, as well as deporting those who participate in election campaigning. At the same time, digital registration of migrants and control over the families of newcomers are being discussed. In St. Petersburg, a video surveillance system capable of recognizing the ethnic origin of passers-by is being tested.
8/28/2025
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Problems in russia’s Housing and Utility Sector Are Becoming Systemic: Accidents and Debts Are on the Rise

In the regions, the degree of wear and tear reaches 40–90 %, with the worst indicators in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol (90 %), North Ossetia (57 %), and Lipetsk region (56 %). Only 1.9–2 % of networks are modernized each year, while at least 4 % should be modernized for stabilization. Tariffs dealt an additional blow to the population: from July 1, they rose by an average of 13.4 % across the country.
8/28/2025
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Loans Will Become Unavailable to a Quarter of russians

Starting in 2026, only officially employed citizens with a confirmed income will be able to take a loan from a bank or microfinance organization in russia. Since July 2025, the central bank has banned the assessment of debt burden based on credit histories, leaving only official data. As a result, a quarter of the population will lose access to credit, and businesses will lose a significant portion of their customers.
8/28/2025
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The pace of renewal of worn-out utility networks in russia is half of what is needed, and therefore the number of accidents in the housing and utilities system will continue to grow in the coming years. The wear and tear of utility infrastructure in russia’s regions range from 40 % to 80 %. At least one-third of the networks need urgent replacement.
8/28/2025
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The Russians Must See the Seriousness of the World’s Resolve and How Severe the Consequences Will Be for Russia if the War Continues – Address by the President

I received a report from the Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, Oleh Ivashchenko, which included an update on sanctions. It outlined the next steps needed regarding sanctions – which specific Russian legal entities must be blocked, which individuals must face pressure, and which sanction-evasion schemes, unfortunately, are still functioning. All of this information, possessed by our foreign intelligence service, will be passed on to our partners, primarily from the Group of Seven. On their part, there is readiness to strengthen sanctions.
8/28/2025
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russian Schoolchildren Are Being Prepared for Endless War

The ministry of education of the rf has published a program called “Conversations About Important Things”: “heroes of russia”, “war songs”, “next door hero”. The course is optional, but refusal to attend threatens with expulsion. Children are told that “heroism” and “courage” are part of the “russian code”, and that war and sacrifice are inseparable from identity.
8/27/2025
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Using BRICS, the rf Recruits Women from Poor Countries to Manufacture Drones

In 2024, there were cases where African women were lured with promises of paid internships in the hotel business, but upon arrival were forced to assemble drones for lower wages and in inhumane conditions. This year, Interpol has launched an investigation in Botswana into “Alabuga Start” on suspicion of human trafficking.
8/27/2025
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russia’s IT Industry Loses Personnel and Control

Previously, foreign IT personnel accounted for up to 20 % of staff growth in russian companies. In 2024, this figure fell to a critical 0.4 %. The outflow of skilled workers is leading to the degradation of the industry: companies are forced to replace experts with internal cadres, who often do not meet professional standards.
8/27/2025
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On Our Side, Everything Will Be Prepared to the Fullest to End This War – Address by the President

the foundation of our security is our strong Ukrainian army, Ukraine’s Defense Forces, which means long-term financing for the army and the provision of weapons – all of this will be ensured. I want to thank every partner who is already with us.
8/27/2025
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The European Union is considering restrictions on the movement of russian diplomats in the Schengen area as part of the 19th package of sanctions, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jan Lipavský said. The Czech Republic was the first to propose this ban back in 2023, as it considers diplomats to be “agents of the gru and other special services”.
8/27/2025
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The kremlin Uses Business Inspections to Replenish the War Budget

Formally, the authorities explain this step as “protecting consumer rights and the economy”. However, in practice, inspections are increasingly becoming a way to replenish the budget with fines and penalties, as well as a mechanism for tightening control over sectors that the kremlin considers critical.
8/26/2025