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The UN Has Documented the belarusian Authorities’ Systemic Repression Against Dissidents

The Group of Independent Experts on the Situation of Human Rights in belarus has released a new report, which will be presented at the UN Human Rights Council’s 63rd  Session. The document describes in detail how the belarusian authorities use the criminal justice system to suppress dissent.
9/18/2026
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russia “Betrays Its Own” Twice: First by Failing to Protect Their Rights, and Then – by Sending Them to War

By withdrawing from the Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights, putin’s regime has single-handedly closed the last doors for its own citizens. With this move, the kremlin has clearly demonstrated that it does not care about the rights and lives of its citizens.
9/18/2026
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Svitozar Drahomanov. The Struggle to Clear His Father’s Name… Under the Close Surveillance of the nkvd

On the eve of the 185th anniversary of the birth of the distinguished Ukrainian historian, publicist, literary scholar, folklorist, philosopher, and social activist Mykhailo Drahomanov (September 18, 1841 – July 2, 1895) a number of documents have been identified and studied in the archives of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.
9/18/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill imposing sanctions on russia, co-authored by the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham (the “Graham Act”). The bill will now be sent to US President Donald Trump for his signature.
9/17/2026
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russia Is Transitioning Its Citizens to the Digital Ruble to Monitor Their Every Payment

Under the guise of a convenient and secure alternative to cash and cards, russia has officially introduced the digital ruble, which is presented to citizens as their own electronic wallet under the central bank’s maximum protection.
9/17/2026
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In russia, Actual Wages Have Been Compared with rosstat’s Data: Figures Differ Greatly

russia’s state statistics continues to present income figures favorable to the kremlin, while actual wages in the labor market differ significantly.
9/17/2026
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We Are Preparing Meetings in the U.S. With Our Partners – Address by the President

This concerns negotiations – bringing peace closer – and some other important issues, including energy, food security, and weapons. There will be new support packages for Ukraine, air defense in particular.
9/17/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The government of the Netherlands also intends to allocate an additional EUR 327 million for the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine in 2027–2029.
9/16/2026
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russians Paying for the Militarization of the Economy with Empty Shelves

The alcohol market is in turmoil due to the government’s unbalanced fiscal policy, logistics problems, and inflation. Adding to all these problems is the “reluctance” of Pacific salmon to spawn in russian waters due to climate change.
9/16/2026
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“Friendly” Countries’ Debt to russian Companies Has Risen by 40%

In June 2026, the liabilities of companies from CIS countries to russian enterprises under direct contracts reached $11.65 billion, which is by 40% more than a year earlier.
9/16/2026
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There Will Be Additional Contracts for Systems to Strengthen Protection of the Railways, Border Crossings, and Other Ukrzaliznytsia Facilities; The Decisions on This Are Already in Place – Address by the President

Today, there is good news about interceptors against jet-powered “shaheds.” Another solution is undergoing testing. It’s our Ukrainian solution – and there has been a successful interception, a “shahed” was hit.
9/16/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Finland has decided to provide Ukraine with its 34th aid package, totaling EUR 290 million. “Ukraine has been fighting a defensive war well into the fifth year now. We support Ukraine because it is the morally right thing to do. This is about the security of all of Europe, and therefore of Finland as well,” said President of Finland Alexander Stubb.
9/15/2026
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russian Businesses Are Fleeing to China in Droves

At the moment, more than 3,800 organizations with russian participation and roots are operating in China. These are primarily importers, manufacturers of electronics, equipment, and consumer goods, as well as representatives of the light industry.
9/15/2026
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If Our American Partners Can Ensure That Russia Is Genuinely Ready to Stop This War Aimed at Destroying Life, Ukraine Will Take Its Own De-Escalatory Steps – Address by the President

We are accelerating all work to the maximum to protect against jet-powered “shaheds.” Manufacturers are preparing solutions – there are already developments and testing is underway, but we need production volumes as soon as possible, and they must be sufficient and, of course, proven.
9/15/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Lithuania aims to speed up Ukraine’s European integration during its presidency of the EU Council in 2027 and supports Ukraine’s accession to the EU in 2030.
9/14/2026
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russia Is Losing the Battle for Steel Even in Its Own Market

In 2026, steel consumption in the rf will decline by 8–11% year-on-year due to falling demand from the residential and commercial construction sectors.
9/14/2026
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From Pediatric Dentists to Osteopaths: russia’s Healthcare Sector Faces a Worsening Staffing Crisis

A large-scale personnel crisis, which has hit the medical sector the hardest, is intensifying in russia. According to the latest data, the healthcare system of the aggressor country is short of about 23,000 doctors and more than 63,000 mid-level medical professionals.
9/14/2026
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lukashenko Is Preparing to War Against His Own People

The lukashenko regime, which for years has justified its subservience to the kremlin by citing an external threat, has finally admitted who it fears the most. Not NATO, not neighboring Ukraine, and not even russia – but its own citizens.
9/13/2026
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russia—in a Demographic Abyss Three Decades Ahead of the Rest of the World

While the international community is only now beginning to notice the global aging of the population, russia plunged into a deep demographic crisis as early as the beginning of the 1990s. The number of elderly people in russia has long exceeded the number of young children, and the generational gap is widening every year, leaving the country with no demographic future.
9/13/2026
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Türkiye Is Making the Defense Industry the Engine of Its Economy

Vice President of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz has presented the Medium-Term Economic Program for 2027–2029. Its main goals are to reduce inflation, ensure fiscal discipline, and stimulate investment, employment, and exports.
9/12/2026