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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

On a live broadcast of the kremlin’s key propaganda media outlet – radio “komsomolskaya pravda” – there was candid talk about the real state of russia’s  economy. Orientalist and political scientist Sevostyanov has stated that russia has turned out to be a junior and vulnerable partner of China, completely dependent on the latter’s interests.
12/15/2025
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russia Disconnecting from the World: a New Wave of Digital Restrictions

russia is introducing a ban on incoming international calls from a number of “unfriendly countries” without the prior consent of the subscriber: 47 states and territories, including the EU, the USA, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Ukraine.
12/14/2025
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russia’s Arctic Reserves of Rare Earth Elements, Oil, and Gas Are Being Divided Among Three Individuals, – Says the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine

The “Arctic pie” is being divided among new favorites: First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration of russia Sergei Kirienko, President of the state oil company “Rosneft” Igor Sechin, and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev.
12/14/2025
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An Enclave on Subsidies: Kaliningrad Is Entering 2026 with Economic Setbacks

Logistics problems, which have worsened since the start of the full-scale war against Ukraine and the international isolation of the rf, continue to hit Kaliningrad the hardest. The authorities are forced to maintain not only sea connections but also air transport.
12/14/2025
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The Return of russian Military Servicemen from the Front Lines Has Caused a Wave of Violence Within the Country

More than 900 “veterans” have been convicted of violent crimes, including murder and assault. Separately, courts have recorded proceedings for theft, carjacking, and other property damage (3,000 people), drug-related crimes (1,500), and fraud (almost 400 defendants).
12/14/2025
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The European Union will impose sanctions on ships of the “shadow fleet” that transport russian oil, regardless of the sanctions packages.
12/14/2025
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russia Plans to Modernize and Increase Serial Production of “Oreshnik, ” – says the Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine

Great attention is being paid to the development of this program, as evidenced by the priority funding provided by Russia’s National Wealth Fund.
12/13/2025
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russia Is Deploying “Oreshnik” in belarus, with Europe in the Crosshairs, – Says Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine

The Head of the Foreign Intelligence has said that even if “Oreshnik” is deployed on belarusian territory, minsk will have no rights or authority to use it.
12/13/2025
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The Cost of Car Repairs in russia Has Rocketed 2.5 Times – the Car Fleet Continues to Age

The cost of car repairs in russia from the end of 2022 to April 2025 had risen 2.5 times – to 50–55 thousand rubles, and has increased by another third over the year.
12/13/2025
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The rf federal budget’s revenues from oil and gas, which account for about a quarter of the state treasury’s revenues, will fall by 0.38 trillion rubles (-48.6 %) in December 2025 compared to December 2024.
12/13/2025
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300,000 Vacancies and Minimal Reserves: Demographics Are Putting Pressure on belarus’ Economy

The authorities are forced to recruit pensioners and disabled people and even conduct campaigns against “parasites”. In 2025, the number of working pensioners reached 470,000, and of working disabled people – 72,000.
12/12/2025
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russia’s “War Economy” Has Exhausted Its Resources

It was the military-industrial complex that was presented as the “locomotive” of the economy. Today, it has become a burden: in the first nine months of this year, growth rates were only 0.3 % compared to 5 % last year. This has affected corporate revenues and wage levels.
12/12/2025
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Logistical Problems and Falling Prices Have Caused a Collapse of Seaborne Exports of russia’s Oil

Although russia continues to increase its shipments of crude oil, sanctions and market restrictions are creating a sustained negative trend in its exports by sea. A significant portion of cargo remains at sea without being unloaded, while carriers are increasingly resorting to changing ports of destination and ship-to-ship operations to circumvent restrictions.
12/12/2025
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The management of agricultural machinery manufacturer “Rostselmash” has warned that in 2026, employees will again face part-time employment due to the declining market demand (3-4 days a week). In 2025, the company’s sales decreased by 25 %, which forced it to shift the annual staff vacations and cut production.
12/12/2025
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Ukrainian Team Led by the President Held a Conversation with the U.S. Side on the Security Guarantees Document

“Security guarantees are among the most critical elements for all subsequent steps. We have already got the negative experience of the Budapest Memorandum. Everyone remembers this, as well as the occasions when Russia repeatedly violated all its other commitments,” the Head of State emphasized.
12/11/2025
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Road Workers in russia Are Striking from Irkutsk to Kamchatka

The road maintenance crisis is worsening in russian regions. Lack of funding, debts and the risk of bankruptcy are threatening the work of key contractors, which could leave urban and interurban roads without proper maintenance.
12/11/2025
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Amid Falling Export Markets, belarus Is Increasing Trade Dependence on russia

By the end of the year, the volume of belarusian cargo transported through russian ports will amount to 16 million tons. The expansion of trade with russia is taking place against the background of a nearly 10 % decline in belarusian exports outside the CIS.
12/11/2025
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

Permanent Representatives of the EU member states have agreed to impose new sanctions against russia. The EU will impose restrictions on nine individuals and companies that contribute to russia’s “shadow fleet”. Besides, 43 more ships from russia’s “shadow fleet” will be added to the “blacklist”. The Ambassadors have also agreed to impose sanctions on 12 individuals and two organizations that destabilize the EU.
12/11/2025
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The 20 Points for Ending the War Form a Fundamental Document; We Are Actively Working – Address by the President

Today, I also received a report from the Head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service – including on the enemy’s economic situation and Russia’s growing dependence on China. Throughout Russian history, no one has ever surrendered sovereignty so much to China or any other major power. And it is astonishing how much Putin is paying just to avoid ending this war.
12/11/2025
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Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine Oleh Ivashchenko Has Reported to the President on the Foreign Policy Situation Around Ukraine and the Economic Situation in russia

The President has instructed the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine to monitor cooperation between moscow and Beijing more closely in all aspects concerning Ukraine’s national interests and in all aspects concerning the interests of our partners in Europe and America.
12/10/2025