Shortage of Liquidity in the Banking Sector Is Growing in russia
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine points out that the real reason for the shortage is the significant volumes of sales of foreign currency from the national wealth fund by the ministry of finance of the rf, as well as the increase in the cash in circulation – from USD 1.47 trillion in 2023 to USD 1.54 trillion in 2024.
4/17/2025
russian invaders Are Getting Rid of Agricultural Assets in the Temporarily Occupied Territories (TOT) of Ukraine
According to the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, the process of transferring control over Ukrainian lands by russian owners will be carried out using non-transparent asset transfer schemes, corruption mechanisms and “manual control” of the industry by the occupation administration.
4/17/2025
A Truly Reliable Peace Can Only Be Achieved When Reality Forces russia to Come to Terms With Our Capabilities – Address by the President
In every part of the world, it must be equally clear that the cause of this war lies solely with russia. The root of it sits there in moscow, in the kremlin; that is why there is still no ceasefire, let alone anything more. russia must accept the idea of the inevitability of Ukraine's strength, and a truly reliable peace can only be achieved when reality forces russia to come to terms with our capabilities.
4/17/2025
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine Has returned a Historical Old Printed Book of the 18th Century
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine continues to return to our Motherland the cultural property that was stolen and exported both in the years of World War II, and during the war unleashed by russia against Ukraine.
4/16/2025
Ukraine Intensifies Efforts to Return Its Prisoners of War: Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine Took Part in a Meeting of the Council of the Coordination Headquarters
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reminds: in more than three years of full-scale war with russia, 4,306 Ukrainians have been brought back home. The work continues – none of our citizens will be forgotten!
4/16/2025
Foreign Direct Investments in the Economy of the rf Have More than Halved Due to Western Sanctions
In 2022–2025, foreign direct investments into russia’s economy decreased by 56.6 %, from $497.7 billion to $216 billion. This is the lowest level since 2009. The total amount of losses of russia’s economy due to the outflow of FDI is 282 billion US dollars.
4/16/2025
russian Occupiers Are Getting Hooked on the “Elephant” Drug
Carfentanyl is five thousand times stronger than heroin, and its lethal dose for humans is only 0.002 mg, compared to heroin’s 70 mg. It was developed in 1974 by Janssen as a veterinary sedative for large animals (elephants, rhinos, buffaloes). This drug is officially allowed in China, from where it is shipped to russia.
4/15/2025
The New Credo of the russian orthodox church Is Support for far-right “russians” and Fight Against Migrants
The russian orthodox church has declared the need to integrate migrants and prevent the formation of closed ethnic groups that could threaten the stability of the rf. This was emphasized at a meeting of the executive body of the russian orthodox church – the supreme church council.
4/15/2025
Foreign Businesses Do Not Intend to Return to the russian Market
Given moscow’s basic requirements, those willing to return to business in russia will be hard to find. The requirements include: the placement of complete production chains in russia, creation of joint ventures with russian shareholders and, most importantly, non-involvement of a foreign company in financing the Armed Forces of Ukraine, foreign agents or organizations recognized as undesirable in the rf.
4/15/2025
For 34 Days Now, russia Has Been Openly Refusing to Cease Fire – Address by the President
34 days ago, Ukraine responded positively to the U.S. proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire – an end to all such strikes like the ones on Sumy, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro, Kupyansk and Beryslav, and along the entire front line. And for 34 days now, russia has been openly refusing to cease fire. This has already become a russian state habit – waging war against neighbors, exporting hatred, and destroying lives. We all want this to end. Peace is needed – and it must be lasting.
4/15/2025
The European Defense Mechanism Will Contribute to the Formation of a Single Arms Market in the European Union
EU countries are discussing the introduction of an All-European financial instrument – the European Defense Mechanism (EDM), which should complement the already approved in the EU EUR 150 billion loan program within the framework of the EU Rearmament Plan. This mechanism should allow countries to purchase military equipment and vehicles in a centralized way, rather than individually.
4/15/2025
The kremlin Will Have to “Let Go” of the Exchange-Value of Ruble and Increase the Policy Rate
The rf’s budget expenditures in early April 2025 increased by 83 % compared to April 2024 and reached $155.95 billion. This is the highest level since the beginning of the year. At this, the expenditure rate has accelerated – since the beginning of the month, almost USD 22.62 billion has been spent, or USD 2.77 billion per day. At this rate, the annual expenditures of the russian budget could reach $580.95 billion against the $493.21 billion budgeted for 2025.
4/14/2025
I Thank Everyone Who Stands with Sumy Today, Who Supports One Another and Who Does Everything to Defend and Strengthen Ukraine and Ukrainians – Address by the President
We will continue doing everything we can to protect our people and save lives. I am grateful to all the countries and leaders who are helping us. Very important this week were the decisions on new support packages for Ukraine – after the Ramstein meeting and on a bilateral basis. Ukraine will definitely endure. We will definitely provide our state, our people, with reliable security guarantees. And we definitely remember: only together are we strong enough to achieve our goals.
4/14/2025
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine Congratulates the Employees of the Defense Industry of Ukraine on Their Professional Holiday!
Your persistent, highly professional activity is the foundation of the State’s defense capability, a guarantee of its national security and strategic resistance.
4/13/2025
The rf’s Porous Drone Defense
A significant share of the equipment is imported from China, although the documents mention russia as the country of origin. Most of the buyers of anti-drone defense – companies of the fuel and energy sector – order a technical audit of the effectiveness of the purchased systems due to the unsatisfactory quality of production of such means of counteracting. Having purchased anti-drone systems, they increasingly face two problems: non-compliance with the declared technical characteristics of the equipment and incorrect placement of the equipment at the facility.
4/13/2025
There Are First Correct Answers in the Contest to Decrypt the Inscription on the Commemorative Coin “The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine”
We remind you that the first five participants who send the correct decrypted inscription with an explanation of the chosen decryption algorithm and the code word to the FISU’s address press_inform@szru.gov.ua, will be rewarded by the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.
4/13/2025
Today, I Visited the Dnipro Region, Kryvyi Rih – Address by the President
Today, I visited the Dnipro region, Kryvyi Rih. I honored the memory of those killed by a Russian ballistic missile strike – exactly one week ago. 19 people were killed by a Russian missile, including 9 children. Eternal memory to them all. Today, from right here in Kryvyi Rih, I addressed the participants of the Ramstein meeting in Brussels. Our top priority is air defense: additional systems and missiles for them – to protect lives and our cities. I am grateful to everyone who remembers – every person matters, every person makes a difference, every person must do their part so that Ukraine preserves its strength. Thank you!
4/12/2025
Monetary Activity Is Slowing Down in the rf
In the first quarter of 2025, inflation in russia amounted to 10.24 % year-on-year. If the discount rate remains at 21 % or increases, the trend toward a slowdown in monetary activity in the rf will only intensify.
4/12/2025
The rf Conducts Active Intelligence and Subversive Activities in the Countries of the European Union
Today, majority of European countries have faced acts of sabotage, subversion, espionage and disinformation – the result of activity of russian secret services. Intensified activity of special services of the rf is recorded against Baltic countries.
4/11/2025
Lies About the Military and the Army: russia Continues Information Operations Against Ukraine
The past few weeks have seen a fresh wave of coordinated fakes promoted through russian and some international media. The aim of these information attacks is to sow disbelief among Ukrainians, spark internal conflicts, question the legitimacy of the Government, and discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
4/11/2025
