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The kremlin’s Initiatives to Attract New Migrant Workers Are Failing

Yet another kremlin scheme has failed. This refers to the attempt to save russia’s economy from a labor shortage by relying on migrant workers.
10/9/2026
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A Digital Concentration Camp: moscow Sharply Increases Spending on Propaganda and VPN Blocking

The kremlin is tightening the noose even further around russia’s information space: the draft federal budget of the rf for 2027–2029 calls for increased spending on both the technical blocking of “undesirable” internet content and on state-run and pro-government media.
10/9/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone has announced that as part of the PURL program, NATO has transferred $10 billion worth of US military equipment to Ukraine; in total, the Alliance has provided Ukraine with $70 billion in 2026 and has committed to providing an additional $70 billion in 2027.
10/8/2026
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Even minsk Doesn’t Believe in a Recovery of russia’s Economy

The regime of belarus does not expect economic growth from russia in 2027. In its forecast for next year, minsk projected near-zero growth for the russian economy. This is particularly important for belarus: about 65% of its merchandise exports go exactly to the russian market.
10/8/2026
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The Threat Is There Every Day, and Every Day, Our Air Defense Batteries Need to Have Missiles Ready – Address by the President

We strongly count on prompt deliveries from our partners. On sufficient production. We are constantly in touch with everyone who has a say in this. The delivery schedule must be ensured. I thank everyone who is truly helping us!
10/7/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Ukraine has received an additional EUR 1.2 billion from the European Union under the Ukraine Support Loan program. The funds will be used to meet the most urgent needs in the defense sector.
10/7/2026
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We’ve Got Updated Intel on Russia’s Preparations for a Massive Strike – Address by the President

The world is greater than Russian evil, and protecting life must be a shared responsibility. I thank everyone who is truly helping! I thank everyone who stands with us, with Ukraine!
10/6/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The Swiss Federal Council has approved funding for eight new projects by Swiss companies totaling 135 million Swiss francs, aimed at supporting Ukraine’s recovery and enhancing its resilience.
10/6/2026
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russians Will Be Forced to Finance the rf’s Aviation Industry Through Higher Ticket Prices

russia is considering the introduction of a new special fee on airline passengers to offset the costs of leasing and operating new russian aircraft.
10/6/2026
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Packages Are Already on the Way, and There Will Be More, so That Our Aircraft Have What They Need to Protect Our Cities – Address by the President

Today, we are doing a lot of work internationally to ensure that we have sufficient capabilities to defend against Russian strikes.
10/6/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Germany is providing Ukraine with a new aid package worth over EUR 1.3 billion. It will include weapons, assistance for the energy sector, and funding for the production of drone interceptors.
10/5/2026
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The kremlin Cannot Replace Grain Exports Via the Black Sea

russia is seeking new routes for grain following a sharp collapse in exports via the Black Sea. In the second ten-day period of September, russia shipped only 347,000 tons of wheat, compared to 1.3 million tons during the same period in 2025.
10/5/2026
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russia’s Economy: More Debt and Higher Rates

In 2026, russia’s businesses are seeing fewer profits and more debt, while ordinary citizens’ living expenses keep rising.
10/5/2026
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belarus’GDP Growth Has Plummeted Nearly Eightfold

According to an analysis by the belarusian project Macro.by, belarus’ GDP growth fell nearly eightfold in August – from 5.4% in July to 0.7%. Since the beginning of the year, the growth rate has declined from 2.1% to 1.9%.
10/4/2026
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russian Coal Is Rapidly Losing Markets

russian coal exporters are losing ground in key markets due to higher logistics costs, import duties, and the inability to further lower prices.
10/4/2026
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Europe Is Finally Ceasing to Be a “Safe Haven” for russians’ Bank Accounts

The freezing of russian citizens’ accounts abroad this year has stopped being an isolated incident and has become a systemic practice.
10/3/2026
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russia’s Aviation Industry: Between Déjà Vu and the Prospect of “Landing” the Civil Aviation

The “achievements” of russian aircraft manufacturers in recent years are more reminiscent of déjà vu than of the work of what was once a leading sector of the machine-building industry.
10/3/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The European Commission has disbursed EUR 2.9 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility financial instrument. Of the total amount, EUR 800 million were allocated for the first time as part of a EUR 90 billion loan to support Ukraine.
10/2/2026
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russia Has Increased Repression Against Its Citizens Abroad Eightfold

Since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, russia has significantly expanded its persecution of its citizens abroad. According to UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the rf Mariana Katzarova, the number of documented cases of transnational repression has increased eightfold over the past three years.
10/2/2026
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Ivan Bahrianyi. In the First Person (To mark the 120th anniversary of his birth)

A review of the declassified documents relating to the renowned political figure and writer Ivan Bahrianyi (October 2, 1906–August 25, 1963), held in the archives of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, every time reveals little-known facets of this extraordinary individual.
10/2/2026