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russia Is Eating up the Last Reserves of Wage Growth
russians’ real incomes rose by only 1.5% in the first quarter of 2026 – down from nearly 7% last year. And this despite the fact that nominal wages soared by 9%, inflation halved to 5.86%, and pensions also increased.
5/7/2026
Ankara Is Cutting Back on russian Imports at a Record Pace
The reason for the decline is neither a diplomatic move nor market conditions. It is secondary sanctions: American and European pressure on Turkish banks, logistics companies, and intermediaries that facilitated trade with russia.
5/7/2026
Based on Today’s Developments, We See That Russia Responded to Our Ceasefire Proposal Only with New Strikes and Attacks – Address by the President
Тoday a meeting was held on certain special post-war opportunities for our warriors. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, the intelligence services, relevant government officials, and the Office team are preparing the legislative framework for what is known in the world as “military companies.”
5/6/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
Over four years, from 2022 to 2025, the number of construction supply shops in russia decreased by 11%. The largest declines were seen in shops selling electrical goods (-26%), fasteners (-24%), plumbing fixtures (-17.5%), windows (-15%), paints and varnishes (-12.5%), doors (-8%), and wallpaper (-4%).
5/6/2026
The kremlin Establishing a Ministry for “Correct” Historical Memory
In April 2026, the ministry of education of the rf approved the Concept of Historical Education – a policy document outlining how knowledge about the past should be taught and disseminated. One of its consequences was the decision to create an expert council to assess the “correctness” of historical content on the internet, in book publishing, and in cinematography.
5/6/2026
belarus Tightening Its Belt in russia’s Wake
The regional program “One District – One Project”, with a budget of 9 billion rubles, has barely reached the halfway mark: 98 out of 220 projects have been completed. The rest, judging by the shift in government rhetoric, will not receive funding. The official explanation is a shortage of labor in the regions.
5/6/2026
The UAE’s Exit from OPEC Will Deal a Blow to russian Oil Production
The cartel, which for years has kept oil prices afloat by artificially limiting supply, may simply cease to exist as a regulatory mechanism. For the rf, this is more than just bad news.
5/6/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
The trend toward an aging workforce is gaining momentum in russia. This threatens to exacerbate labor shortages, especially in sectors traditionally dominated by young people: IT, retail, services, and manufacturing. Workers over 60 account for 12% of the country’s total workforce.
5/5/2026
The kremlin Has Gathered Fringe Left-Wing Groups to Replace the Socialist International
The founding forum of the international socialist network “sovintern” took place in moscow, initiated by the “just russia” party. The official goal is to create a platform for left-leaning forces and develop a joint manifesto for inter-party cooperation. The real goal is to patch up the holes left by the international isolation into which russia has driven itself.
5/5/2026
“gazprom” Is in the Red, Even When in the Black
The key factor was a sharp reduction in so-called other expenses – from 626.8 billion rubles in the first quarter of 2025 to 177.4 billion rubles in 2026. It is this item that includes foreign exchange losses and the revaluation of financial assets, making the financial result dependent on accounting adjustments rather than actual business growth.
5/5/2026
The Civilized World Is Becoming More Expensive for russians: Türkiye Has Significantly Raised the Cost of Residence Permits
Türkiye has sharply increased the cost of issuing residence permits for russian citizens, marking yet another tightening of restrictions on russians abroad since the start of the full-scale war against Ukraine. For example, the cost of a one-year tourist permit has risen to over $620 from $44.
5/5/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has announced the acceleration of the integration of the EU and Ukraine’s defense-industrial sectors. “We are investing in drone production in Ukraine. And we are bringing Ukraine into our European Drone Defense and Air Shield projects”, the President of the European Commission pointed out.
5/4/2026
lukashenko’s Oil Dream in Siberia Has Turned into Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
“belorusneft”’s oilfield services subsidiary, “belorusneft-sibir”, has been operating in siberia since 2008. In 2025, it incurred $14.5 million in losses – also a record. This amount exceeds the total net profit the company has earned over the years of its operations in the russian north.
5/4/2026
The kremlin-Style Statistics: Minuses Turning into Pluses, russians Borrowing at 250% Annual Interest
While officials are dividing up other people’s savings, millions of russians are already living in debt. 2025 was a record year for microfinance organizations: citizens borrowed 2.1 trillion rubles (~$28 billion) from them – by 35% more than the previous year.
5/4/2026
No Fuss, No Severance Pay: a Wave of “Quiet” Layoffs Has Begun in russia
Key indicators of a “quiet” layoff include a sharp increase in sales targets, an increase in reporting requirements, tighter controls and inspections, as well as the reduction or complete elimination of bonuses. All of this creates both psychological and financial pressure on employees.
5/4/2026
moscow Is Completing the Construction of a Digital Ghetto
The ministry of digital development of the rf is developing a set of measures designed to transform the russian segment of the internet into an infrastructure fully controlled by the state. Instead of obvious blockades, there will be a slow economic and licensing crackdown which the average user will feel gradually: through higher bills, poor connectivity, and a lack of alternatives.
5/3/2026
In Mali, russia Has Once Again Proven Itself to Be an Unreliable Partner
moscow’s focus on the Sahel had its own logic. Following a wave of military coups in the region, russia actively filled the vacuum created by the withdrawal of Western forces. The scheme is simple: sell security services to the junta in exchange for access to mineral deposits – all without any inconvenient questions about human rights or elections.
5/3/2026
We Continue Our Work with Partners and Expect Substantive Outcomes from the Talks in May – Address by the President
We are preparing new sanctions decisions – several sanctions packages – for today and the near future. We continue our work with partners – in Europe, in the Middle East and the Gulf, and in other parts of the world – with everyone who can strengthen Ukraine’s air defense and provide Ukraine with greater economic strength.
5/2/2026
A Parade of Fear: russia Cancels Columns of Military Equipment and Shuts Down the Internet on May 9
putin celebrates May 9 just as he wages war: hiding losses and passing off retreat as strategy.
5/2/2026
1,800 Vanished Villages and $100 Billion Down the Drain: the Results of Three Decades of lukashenko’s Rule in Rural Areas
70% of belarusian agricultural enterprises are unable to operate without constant state subsidies. The profitability of grain production has fallen from 71% in 1995 to less than 10% in 2020. The agricultural sector’s debts to banks exceed its annual production volume by one-fifth.
5/2/2026
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