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Illusion of Stability: the Decline in Imports Masking the Deterioration of russia’s Trade

The trend towards a reduction in “parallel imports” is expected to continue in 2026. This increasingly points to russia’s narrowing access to external commodity markets amid sanctions, falling household purchasing power, and growing regulatory and logistical barriers.
1/15/2026
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russia Plans to Exploit Donetsk Region’s Mineral Resources

The increased interest in Ukrainian mineral resources comes amid a deterioration in russia’s traditional raw materials industries. russia’s oil industry is experiencing serious difficulties: rising production costs, sanctions, export problems, and technology issues are forcing the kremlin to seek alternative sources of income.
1/15/2026
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Symon Sozontiv. The Guardian of Ukrainians in France and the kgb’s “Guardianship” over Him

Declassified documents from the archives of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine provide the first glimpse into that long-term operation. The case file on Sozontiv was opened in 1936 and reactivated in the mid-1950s against the background of soviet residentura’s activities in Paris.
1/15/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stressed the urgent need to provide Ukraine with air defense systems and interceptor missiles amid intensifying russian attacks on Ukraine’s civilian population and infrastructure.
1/15/2026
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I Have Tasked a Review of Curfew Regulation: During This State of Emergency, Curfews Can Be Lifted for Some Cities and Communities – Address by the President

I would like to especially thank all energy companies, regional and local authorities, and everyone ready to work together with us, with the state institutions. Unity must be maximized for the sake of shared results.
1/15/2026
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The kremlin Is Stepping Up Repression Against Indigenous Peoples Under the Guise of “Multinational State” Rhetoric

During mobilization, for every 10,000 people, 34 ethnic russians and 95 representatives of indigenous peoples were sent to the front – a disproportion that only increases the risk of their disappearance.
1/14/2026
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High Prices, Tight Loans, Shortage of Models – the Car Market of the rf Is at an Impasse

The structural degradation of the market is also reflected in the reduction of the model range. In 2025 alone, about 30 Chinese models, including electric and hybrid vehicles, disappeared from the russian market.
1/14/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

“Together with our European partners, France will continue to support Ukraine in the long term in exercising its legitimate right to self-defense in the face of the aggression it is suffering, and will also support its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity,” said France’s permanent representative to the UN Jérôme Bonnafont.
1/14/2026
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We Continue Preparing Documents With the U.S. Regarding Security Guarantees and Recovery – Address by the President

In fact, it’s been far from the first week this winter that our repair crews, our energy teams, and municipal services in many Ukrainian cities have been working around the clock. The weather adds challenges – extraordinary ones. What matters is that so many of our people are working professionally, restoring supply, striving to keep life going.
1/14/2026
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russia’s Regional Authorities Are Once Again Reaching into the Pockets of the Population

Authorities of seven russian regions are working on the launch of so-called people’s bonds – another tool designed to extract money directly from the pockets of the population.
1/13/2026
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belarus’ Agro–Industrial Complex Has Become a Hotbed of Corruption and Danger

In belarus, an official report by the ministry of internal affairs has revealed a deep systemic crisis in the agricultural sector of brest region. Аn inspection of 181 agricultural enterprises revealed widespread and regular violations of legislation, safety requirements, and financial discipline, which indicate not isolated failures but the actual collapse of the industry’s management system.
1/13/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

On January 14, the European Commission may announce a legislative proposal to provide Ukraine with a EUR 90 billion loan from the EU, with the first tranche to be transferred at the beginning of the second quarter of 2026. “We need to propose a number of legislative acts as soon as possible so that we can start disbursing funds (to Ukraine) at the beginning of the second quarter of this year,” said European Commission Spokesperson Balazs Ujvari.
1/13/2026
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We Are Coordinating with the Envoys of President Trump on the Schedule of Meetings – Our Documents Are, in Many Respects, Already Prepared for Signing – Address by the President

We understand that the American side is in constant contact with russia, including regarding the basic document for ending the war. This is a political document, and we have outlined our vision – what can realistically work. And although the diplomacy of Ukraine, the United States, and our partners has been extraordinarily active over the past few months, the main question remains unanswered – and this question concerns russia, and what they are ready for.
1/13/2026
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Argentina Is Restructuring Its Intelligence System

The reform reflects the Milei administration’s policy of strengthening presidential control over the intelligence community. The decree is currently under consideration by the Argentine Parliament and a relevant two-chamber commission.
1/12/2026
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Sanctions Are Crippling russia’s Oil Sector

The sale of russian oil abroad is becoming increasingly complicated. Despite exports from russian ports remaining at around 4 million barrels per day, increasing volumes of raw materials are left without end buyers.
1/12/2026
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The First Priority Is Air Defense Missiles. Tomorrow We Have a Meeting Where We Will Be Discussing This – Address by the President

Russian madness can only be stopped by combined forces – the forces of Europe and the United States, the forces of all our partners. Every day of this war is a reminder that the world cannot protect itself from madmen.
1/12/2026
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russia’s Regions Hit by Financial Crisis

The worst situation is in traditionally depressed regions – kalmykia, mari el, and pskov region. For decades, their survival model was based on federal transfers, but now these flows are shrinking and access to loans is rapidly narrowing.
1/11/2026
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London Creating a Government Cyber Unit for Centralized Response to Cyber Attacks

A key element of the Plan will be the creation of a new government cyber unit ­– the Government Cyber Unit. It will be responsible for centralized cyber risk management and coordination of response to incidents between ministries and agencies.
1/11/2026
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

In January-November 2025, goods worth $20.9 billion were imported into russia through “parallel import” mechanisms, i.e., without the permission of the copyright holder, which is by 45% less than in the same period last year.
1/11/2026
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The War Must Be Brought to an End; This Requires Pressuring Russia – Address by the President

We have an action plan for the defense sector. Just as we do for diplomacy. And it depends solely on our partners’ resolve – which plan will take priority for the year.
1/11/2026