The US Intelligence Community: “Russia Remains a Major Source of Threats to the United States and the World”

The State Security Service of Latvia Considers the RF's Non-Military Actions to Be a Constant Threat to the Country

Stories About Spies: Ambush on the River Prut

The next episode of the  Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine’s  podcast “Stories About Spies” is about the Cossack army led by Hetman Yakiv Borodavka-Neroda. Perhaps for the first time in the history of the Ukrainian army, he resorted to the tactics of using numerous reconnaissance units not only to collect information but also to impose battles on the enemy's advance units.

The kremlin’s Budget Is in the Red: Moving Toward State Bankruptcy

The  Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine  forecasts  that in 2025 the increase in the federal budget deficit of the rf will go beyond the parameters specified by the ministry of finance of russia on May 12. In January-April, the deficit reached a record high of USD 39 billion and was three times higher than last year (for the same period).

russian Media Expansion in Africa and Latin America: Tools of Influence and Threats to Ukraine and the Region

russia’s media presence in Africa and Latin America creates a global background in which moscow’s position appears “balanced” or even “truthful”. Ukrainian diplomacy faces resistance to narratives of the rf’s war and aggression, especially in regions where russian influence dominates. 

Oleh Ivashchenko, Foreign Intelligence Chief of Ukraine: russia will be technically ready for a new aggression – against Europe – in 2–4 years after the war

In his first interview since the full-scale invasion began, the FISU chief told Ukrinform about russia's strategic plans for Ukraine, its economic and military capabilities, mobilization resources, and spoke in detail about the assistance in the war provided to russia by its allies - the dprk, belarus, and China.

The kremlin Is Increasing Tax Pressure on Businesses

The government of the rf has already taken a series of tough fiscal steps: increasing taxes on mining, introducing a surplus profits tax and currency exchange duties. In 2025, the tax reform has been launched: an increase in income tax for businesses, a new personal income tax scale, and an increase in tariffs and excise duties, including on fuel, are expected.

Rising Bread Prices in the rf– a Consequence of Raiding of the Economy

putin’s redistribution of property in the agricultural market, which began with the russian-Ukrainian war, has become one of the reasons for the significant rise in bread prices in russia. Over the past 15 months, a sliced long loaf has increased in price by almost 100 %. Bread is one of the food products that rose in price the most over the past year. This year, the situation with bread prices in the rf will only get worse, and a loaf will rise by another 15-20 %.

Railroad Recession: Decline in Transportation Indicates Structural Problems in russia

In January–April 2025, “russian railways”’ freight traffic decreased by 6.8 % to 370.6 million tons. This is a continuation of the negative trend of 2024, when the volume of transportation decreased by 4.1 %. Transportation of construction materials (-21.3 %), ferrous metals (-23.3 %), scrap metal (-25.5 %) and coal (-6.4 %) suffered the most.

May 29, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

russian authorities have admitted to a fiasco in food market regulation after a sharp rise in vegetable prices, which have risen by tens and hundreds of percent. Steps to stabilize the food situation were “too late,” said deputy prime minister dmitry patrushev.

Mortgage Trap: russia Has Let  Down Its “Heroes” Again

russian banks and developers do not see the “heroes of the special military operation” as their clients. After the abolition of preferential mortgages in the rf in 2024, the availability of housing for participants in the war against Ukraine has sharply decreased. In case of dismissal from the contract, the serviceman loses the right to state support, which automatically transfers the loan to the category of problem loans. The contract is over – there is no income, and the mortgage is stuck. For the bank, the former “hero of the special military operation” is a debtor, for the market, he is ballast.

russian Agroindustrial Complex Has Failed to Cope with Exports Without Stolen Ukrainian Grain

In May 2025, russia’s wheat exports decreased  to 1.8 million tons, a significant decline  from 2.4 million tons in April and 2.1 million tons in the same period last year. The number of importing countries decreased from 43 to 16. Among them, Iran received the largest volumes (270 thousand tons), while supplies to Egypt, Turkey, Bangladesh, and Saudi Arabia decreased  two times  or more.

May 2, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

More than 70 US senators support a bill for “crippling” sanctions against russia. They are proposed to be imposed if moscow does not agree to peace talks.

May 1, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Ukraine has successfully passed the screening – analysis of legislation – in the section “Entrepreneurship and Industrial Policy” as part of its preparation for EU accession.

This Is the First Tangible Outcome of the Vatican Meeting, Making It Historic – Address by the President

The agreement has changed significantly during the preparation process. It is now truly an equal partnership – one that creates opportunities for substantial investment in Ukraine, as well as significant modernization of Ukraine’s industries and, equally importantly, its legal practices. The agreement foresees no debt. It stipulates the establishment of a Reconstruction Fund that will invest in Ukraine and generate returns here. This means joint work with America, based on fair terms, allowing both Ukraine and the United States, which supports us in our defense, to make money in partnership.