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russia’s Regions Facing a Cold Winter Due to the Authorities’ Systemic Indifference

The wear and tear of russian heating networks has reached an average of 40 %, and in some regions – more than 80 %. There is no investment in municipal infrastructure, and tariff increases are not accompanied by any improvements. In the summer, entire cities were left without water, while in the winter, dozens of regions are at risk of not receiving heat.
10/18/2025
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700 Expelled “Diplomats” and 130 New Cases – Europe Responds to moscow’s Espionage Expansion

Having lost their network under diplomatic cover, russian secret services switched to recruiting “one-time agents” from among civilians in Europe.
10/18/2025
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The European Commission is working on a proposal to include additional EUR 25 billion from russians’ private accounts in different countries in the Reparations Loan to Ukraine.
10/18/2025
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In russia, Education Has Lost out to Barbed Wire

The increase in prisoners’ wages is officially explained by cooperation between business and the penal system. The state is trying to use colonies as an economic resource, promising “not the GULAG, but new conditions” for prisoners, who are supposed to replace migrant workers. But businesses are faced with low qualifications and high staff turnover.
10/17/2025
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The Project of the “putin New Elite” with the Participation of “svoshniks” Has Failed

Representatives of the army and persons associated with the war did not even make it into the top ten most common professions among candidates. Managers and the unemployed are in the lead, evidence that the kremlin’s attempt to turn “veterans” into a social lift has failed.
10/17/2025
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The European Parliament’s Energy Committee has supported a proposal to ban gas imports from russia to the EU a year earlier than planned. According to the new proposal, natural gas imports from russia will be suspended from the beginning of 2026, with the exception of a limited number of contracts concluded before June 17, 2025, which will remain in force until January 1, 2027.
10/17/2025
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Personnel Crisis in belarus: the Economy Is Suffocating Due to the Ineffective Management of lukashenko’s Regime

belarus’ labor market is showing systemic imbalances, which are a direct consequence of the lukashenko regime’s ineffective management. The republican job bank currently has over 177,000 open positions – by 12,000 more than last year and by almost 40,000 more than two years ago.
10/16/2025
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The kremlin Is Losing Control over the Far East: China and north korea Are Sharing russia’s Periphery

China is increasing its economic influence. According to forecasts, its investments in the region could reach one trillion rubles in 2025. However, most of the agreements concern trade: there are no infrastructure projects.
10/16/2025
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The UK has imposed a new package of sanctions against russian oil giants “lukoil” and “rosneft”, as well as against 51 tankers of the so-called “shadow fleet” of the rf.
10/16/2025
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Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine Oleh Ivashchenko Has Reported to the President of Ukraine on the Effectiveness of Sanctions Against russia

Classified data confirm that sanctions are indeed limiting russia's ability to continue and expand this war. The President has instructed Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine to work with the relevant countries.
10/15/2025
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Medicines  in russia Have Risen in Prices 3.5 Times Faster than Inflation

Against the background of price shock, sales in packages decreased by 2.3 %, but in monetary terms, on the contrary, increased by 11 % to 1.1 trillion rubles. This means that russians are buying less but are forced to pay more.
10/15/2025
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russia Forced to Import Sulfur from Abroad

The import of this raw material is a clear sign of deep problems in the country’s energy sector. Sulfur, which is used to manufacture explosives and was previously produced mainly at domestic oil refineries, has become scarce due to the shutdown of a significant part of production capacities.
10/15/2025
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The kremlin Is Preparing a New Tool for Controlling Business: Bankruptcy As a Form of Nationalization

Through restructuring mechanisms, the government will be able to redistribute assets in strategic sectors – from energy to transport – under the guise of financial support. The new rules transform the bankruptcy procedure from a market tool into a political lever.
10/15/2025
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

russian banks have sharply reduced the issuance of credit cards to russians: in September, applicants received 1.29 million credit cards with a total limit of 141.51 billion rubles. Compared to August, the number of issuances decreased by 12 %, and the total limit – by 35 %.
10/15/2025
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Odesa Deserves Greater Protection and Greater Support; This Can Be Done in the Format of a Military Administration – Address by the President

Too many security issues in Odesa have remained without an adequate response for far too long. All effective decisions will be made. I will appoint the head of the military administration shortly. Thank you to everyone who stands with Ukraine. Thank you to everyone who defends our state and gives strength to our people.
10/15/2025
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In russia’s Regions – a Massive Shortage of Vaccines Against Chickenpox and Other Diseases

The irony is that in the midst of epidemics, the authorities are calling on citizens “not to panic” and to get vaccinated responsibly – but there are no vaccines. In the best traditions of a “superpower”,  russians have received not protection from diseases, but queues, refusals, and empty shelves in clinics. They are advised to take care of their health, but in fact are left alone with epidemics  – without choice and without medications.
10/14/2025
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russia’s Industry Is Preparing for Prolonged Stagnation:  Reductions in Working Hours Are Becoming Systemic

In 2025, more and more russian industrial enterprises are switching to a reduced working week. This practice has become systemic in the automotive, metallurgical, machine-building, and construction industries.The reasons for this are the slowdown in economic activity, decrease in  domestic demand, and restrictions caused by Western sanctions.
10/14/2025
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russia Is Sinking in Staff Shortages

The real problem lies not only in the shortage of personnel, but also in the low level of qualifications of a significant part of the population. In russia, the labor market has people with outdated or unnecessary skills that do not meet modern requirements. Many are unwilling to learn or retrain, which further exacerbates the personnel crisis.
10/14/2025
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Belarusians See Less and Less in Common with russia

Attitudes to russia’s aggression in Ukraine also show a divide: in September 2025, 34 % of belarusians surveyed opposed the war, while 27 % supported it. Another 69 % said that peace talks were necessary. For the first time, belarusians more often consider   russia to be  a threat than the USA.
10/14/2025
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Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

There has been a decline in prices for russian-produced K-grade coking coal in key export destinations. This is due to reduced demand from India and Australian coal companies’ increased activity. As of early October, the price of a ton of K-grade coal at the port of Vostochny was $153.3, which is by 1.2 % less than a week earlier.
10/14/2025