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Generous Cashback Offers Will End in russia in 2026
A significant change in trend has been observed in the russian market for bank loyalty programs: after several years of significant growth in the volume of payments to customers in the form of cashback and other incentives, credit organizations are forecasting a significant reduction in these expenses in 2026. This is due to the deterioration of the economic situation in russia against the background of the ongoing full-scale war against Ukraine.
2/20/2026
Oil Bankruptcies, Debt Crisis, and Hidden Nationalization: How russia’s Economy Is Collapsing from Within
russian state bank VTB is initiating bankruptcy proceedings against the “First Oil” oil group, whose debt to the bank amounts to $78.3 million. The group produces up to 500,000 tons of oil per year in the komi and khanty-mansi autonomous district and has proven reserves of about 14 million tons. Now all these assets will come under the control of state structures.
2/20/2026
As Long As the War Continues, Nothing Good Will Happen in russia’s Economy
russia’s economy entered the year 2026 with extremely negative indicators, and the record regional budget deficit of 1.538 trillion rubles was only the most noticeable symptom. According to the ministry of finance of the rf, the gap between regional revenues and expenditures increased fivefold compared to the previous year.
2/20/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
The government of Sweden has approved the allocation of 21st military aid package to Ukraine worth SEK 12.9 billion (EUR 1.2 billion). Approximately EUR 400 million will be allocated for the purchase and transfer of Tridon Mk 2 air defense systems, EUR 524 million will go to Ukrainian production of long-range missiles and drones, and the rest – over EUR 280 million – will be used to purchase artillery shells, grenade launchers, spare parts, and to train Ukrainian military personnel.
2/20/2026
We Must Use the Full Real Experience of Our Ukrainian Communities to Make Nationwide Decisions More Effective – Address by the President
Today, all members of our negotiating team will already be in Ukraine, and I have scheduled a special meeting with them for tomorrow regarding our next steps and decisions.
2/19/2026
With Each Coming Year, Fewer and Fewer People Are Eager to Return to russia, the “motherland”
In 2025, the state program for the voluntary return of foreign compatriots to russia for permanent residence, which was a priority according to russian officials, set another anti-record: only 27,600 people moved back.
2/19/2026
russia Has Become a Market for Counterfeit Goods: Sanctions and the Departure of Brands Made the Quality of the Consumer Market Fall
Not a single genuine pair. This was the conclusion drawn by experts from the bureau of expertise and evaluation after inspecting 1,300 pairs of Nike and Adidas shoes in brand stores in shopping centers in moscow, st. petersburg, kaliningrad, and chelyabinsk. 100% of the goods checked turned out to be counterfeit, with poor-quality materials, stitching, and fake markings.
2/19/2026
The Lifeblood of russia’s Economy Is on the Verge of Collapse
The most significant downsizing was carried out by sberbank of russia, which closed more than 900 branches, twice as many as in 2024. These branches often remained key infrastructure hubs for the provinces, so their closure exacerbates the degradation of the local economy and access to financial services.
2/19/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
The economic slowdown, falling profits, and high key rate of the central bank of russia have plunged the russian debt market into a crisis of non-payments. In January 2026, russian companies failed to meet their debt securities obligations 51 times, including coupons, redemptions, offers, and covenants.
2/19/2026
It Is the Courage of Our Warriors That Ensures the Humanitarian Results and, Overall, Our Diplomatic Capacity, Our Strong Diplomatic Positions – Address by the President
As of today, we cannot say that the outcome is sufficient. The military representatives discussed certain issues seriously and substantively. However, sensitive political matters, issues of possible compromises, and the necessary meeting of leaders have not yet been sufficiently worked through.
2/19/2026
Passports As Leverage: the kremlin Signals that Support for Occupied Regions Depends on the Obedience of Elites
moscow uses passportization as a flexible tool of political pressure on the temporarily occupied regions of Georgia, demonstrating that administrative preferences directly depend on the obedience of local elites.
2/18/2026
Tightening Control over Mobile Communications, russia Has Introduced “Children’s” Numbers and SIM Card Linking to IMEI
These measures, developed by the ministry of digital development, effectively turn ordinary SIM cards into a tool for total surveillance, restricting citizens’ freedom to use gadgets and transfer data. Such innovations will not only complicate the daily lives of russians, they will open the door to abuse of power, adding to the atmosphere of mistrust and control in the country.
2/18/2026
russia Has Classified Key Economic Data and Is Concealing the Real Level of Poverty
Statistics on the number and salaries of state and municipal employees has been completely closed. Data on the salaries of doctors, nurses, teachers, lecturers, scientists, and cultural workers are not being updated. Instead of new data, there are now notes saying “temporarily closed” – a phrase that’s being used more and more to hide inconvenient info.
2/18/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
Minister of Finance of Lithuania Kristupas Vaitiekūnas believes that the European Union needs to return to discussing the issue of a reparations loan for Ukraine. The Minister has stressed the need to ensure that the first tranche reaches the Ukrainian budget in April, “when the country will need this money”.
2/18/2026
We Are Ready to Move Quickly Toward a Just Agreement to End the War; The Only Question Is for the Russians – Address by the President
In the coming weeks, there will also be a significant number of formats with our partners – a range of negotiations and various meetings. We will also discuss the fact that Europe needs its own production of air defense missiles – all types that are truly needed.
2/18/2026
The kremlin’s New “Moral” Vertical Is Preparing russians for a Long War Against Ukraine and the West
In terms of foreign policy, the institutionalization of this doctrine reinforces the presentation of the war against Ukraine as a long-term civilizational confrontation with the West. This framework expands the government’s ability to justify high military spending, further restrictions on civil liberties.
2/17/2026
russia Expanding Digital Control Once Again: Purchase of 18+ Goods – only After Identification
In russia, the authorities continue to tighten digital control over citizens, expanding the use of biometrics and imposing strict restrictions in the field of telecommunications. There are plans to introduce mandatory biometric identification for online purchases of age-restricted goods (18+).
2/17/2026
Cooperation with the FISU: Safety Instructions
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2/17/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
“Since the start of russia’s attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Germany has provided Ukraine with around EUR 39 billion in bilateral civilian aid and approximately EUR 55 billion in military aid, in the form of deliveries or delivery commitments,” reads the statement by the FRG’s government.
2/17/2026
Intelligence Reports That the Russians Are Preparing New Massive Strikes on Energy, and Air Defense Must Be Configured Properly – Address by the President
Today Ukraine has also introduced new sanctions against Russian individuals who are trying to put sport at the service of war and ruscism. The names of these individuals are known – and known, unfortunately, more for their entirely dishonorable actions than for their sporting achievements. We will work to ensure our sanctions are synchronized in other jurisdictions as well.
2/17/2026
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