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russia Is Losing the Central Asian Energy Market
With the support of the World Bank, Central Asian countries are launching a project to create a single energy space, which is expected to reshape the regional electricity market. The REMIT program is designed to last 10 years and involves integrating the hydropower capacities of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan with the thermal power generation of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as with solar and wind power plants, based on the principle of energy synergy. The total cost of the system exceeds $1 billion, of which $143 million has already been financed.
1/31/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has said that the European Union’s new, 20th package of sanctions against russia is scheduled to be approved on February 24. The EU plans to impose a complete ban on the provision of maritime services to russia. The package will also include measures in the energy sector and fertilizer trade. She has also stressed that a number of EU countries support the idea of banning participants in russia’s war against Ukraine from entering the EU.
1/31/2026
The U.S. Side Spoke About Refraining From Strikes on Energy Infrastructure for a Week – The Countdown Began Overnight – Address by the President
Ukraine is ready for meetings, for all formats of effective work. These meetings must be substantive, exactly as our teams have agreed and are working, so that everything that has been developed is really implemented for a dignified and lasting peace. And Russia must recognize that peace is necessary.
1/31/2026
Taxes, Tariffs, and Prices: the kremlin Intensifies Extraction of Money from the Population’s Pockets
russian inflation is increasingly becoming not a side effect of economic processes, but a deliberate instrument of state policy. The formal explanation given by the ministry of economic development – an increase in VAT from 20% to 22% – seems convenient, but it is not convincing. Businesses began raising prices last year and used the tax change only as a pretext for a new round of price increases.
1/30/2026
In 2026, the Gap in Petrol Prices Between russia and the USA Is Increasing
Average retail petrol prices in russia have already exceeded those in the USA, and the gap between them will only grow in the coming years. As of early 2026, a liter of fuel in the USA costs almost by five rubles less than in russia, once again debunking the myth of “cheap energy carriers” for russian consumers.
1/30/2026
russia Is Destroying Historic Heritage for the Benefit of Developers
Despite the russian authorities’ declarations about the priorities of preserving historic heritage, in reality, the ministry of culture is reducing protection zones. For example, the protection zone of the arkhangelskoye museum-estate (the “Versailles” near moscow) has been reduced by 300 hectares, while the protection zones of ancient radonezh have been abolished. The “borodino field” is already surrounded by high-rise buildings, while historic landscapes are being turned into square meters of real estate.
1/30/2026
Mass Bankruptcies in russia: over Half a Million Citizens Declared Insolvent
Economic problems in the rf are increasingly affecting the population, as evidenced by the rapid growth in the number of personal bankruptcies. According to the results of 2025, sverdlovsk region was among the top five regions of the rf with the highest number of bankruptcy proceedings involving individuals and individual entrepreneurs.
1/30/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
Italy has delivered the first batch of energy aid to Ukraine. “...The first batch of 78 industrial boilers has been delivered, and another 300 will be delivered in the coming weeks, with a total thermal capacity of approximately 900 MW. The boilers are intended for damaged urban networks, hospitals, and essential services,” says the Italian government’s statement.
1/30/2026
Thank You, America, for the Efforts to Halt Strikes on Energy. We Hope the United States Can Make This Happen – Address by the President
First and foremost, gratitude to our energy workers and repair crews – to everyone who is truly working around the clock to provide more electricity to people. The task is extremely difficult, given the scale of the Russian strikes that have taken place. Today, during the coordination call, we heard reports from most regions where problems persist – with a significant number of daily outages. Maximum resources were deployed.
1/30/2026
The Number of New Businesses Opened in the rf Has Fallen to Its Lowest in 14 Years
In 2025, only 173,000 legal entities were registered, which is by 20% fewer than a year earlier. In parallel, the number of liquidations rose sharply to 233,000 companies, meaning that by a quarter more businesses closed than opened.
1/29/2026
russia Sells Gold Reserves to China to Plug Budget Holes
The growth in exports occurred in parallel with a sharp decline in the rf’s domestic gold reserves. As of January 1, 2026, the National Wealth Fund held only 160.2 tons of gold in accounts with the central bank of the rf, compared to 554.9 tons in May 2022.
1/29/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
The government of Lithuania has approved four projects aimed at rebuilding Ukraine, which will be financed by the Fund for the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid. More than EUR 14.5 million has been allocated for the implementation of these projects.
1/29/2026
We Know That the Russians Are Preparing a New Strike – Our Intelligence Indicates This – Address by the President
In all regions where it’s needed, repair crews and necessary services have been deployed to carry out restoration work. The situation is most difficult in Kyiv right now, primarily with heating, and there are also major electricity problems. Crews from many of our regions, practically from all over the country, have been brought in to assist Kyiv, including from frontline areas, ready to help.
1/29/2026
russia’s Economy Stuck Between Stagnation and Inflation
russia’s economic indicators are increasingly signaling a slide into stagflation. russia’s central bank’s tight monetary policy has effectively stifled business activity and exacerbated stagnation, which has already become systemic.
1/28/2026
Finland’s Military Intelligence: russia Remains a Key Source of Military Risks for Northern Europe
The Review identifies russia as the main factor in the formation of military risks for Finland and Europe, which is associated with the modernization of its nuclear arsenal and large-scale reform of its armed forces. After the end of the russian-Ukrainian war, moscow is likely to focus its attention on the northwestern strategic direction and accelerate military reforms.
1/28/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
Ambassador of France to Ukraine Gaël Veyssière has assured that our country will be a key topic during France’s presidency of the G7. “We have already decided to invite President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the G7 leaders’ summit, etc. But we also want to remain as focused as possible on the energy sector,” said Veyssière.
1/28/2026
We Are Now Getting Good Signals From Europe About Europeans’ Readiness to Step Up Pressure on the Aggressor – Address by the President
Right now, there can be no doubt anywhere in the world about what this war is, who started it, or why the war continues. Everyone understands that this is Russia’s war. And the responsibility to end the war also lies with Russia. And Russia must face the pressure.
1/28/2026
moscow Is Tightening Its Control over minsk’s Policies, Minimizing the Space for Independence
Economic cooperation between the two regimes is increasingly taking on a military character. About 500 belarusian enterprises are integrated into russian military production, including a project to build a drone factory with a capacity of up to 100,000 units per year.
1/27/2026
russians Are Withdrawing Money from the Banking System en Masse
Since the beginning of 2022, the cash supply in russia has grown by 40%, with the most dramatic dynamics recorded in July–September 2025. For comparison: in countries with developed non-cash payments, the share of cash usually does not exceed 10–15%.
1/27/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
EU countries have finally approved a plan to ban russian gas imports by the end of 2027. Under this decision, the EU will stop importing russian liquefied natural gas by the end of 2026 and pipeline gas – by September 30, 2027.
1/27/2026
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