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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
The safety of everyone who contacts us is a priority in our work in every country. In unsafe environments, use the anonymous Tor network to communicate with us.
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
In January, China Increased Imports of russian Oil Through the rf’s “shadow fleet”, while India Significantly Reduced Them
At the beginning of the year, the number of active tankers in the rf’s “shadow fleet” (sf) decreased by 9 units. In January 2026, 138 tankers were recorded as being used to export oil and petroleum products. At the same time, attention was drawn by 4 new vessels that had not previously been on the radar.
2/16/2026
The Mortgage Crisis Destroying russia’s Banking System
By the end of 2025, russians had failed to repay to banks 276 billion rubles in mortgage loans and interest within the specified period. Compared to 2024, this represents an increase of 76.6%. As a result, over the period 2023–2025, arrears increased by 180%.
2/16/2026
There Will Be New Support Packages for Ukraine. The Key Priority Is Missiles for Air Defense, for Protection Against Ballistic Missiles – Address by the President
Several more cold days lie ahead, and everyone has already seen how the Russians exploit this. Please take care of yourselves and heed air raid alerts. We are in constant contact with all partners, emphasizing that each such threat, each such risk, only worsens the overall prospects for ending the war.
2/16/2026
Nothing Will Be “Cheap” in russia Any Longer: Marketplaces Are Rapidly Raising Prices
From 2026, russian marketplaces will lose their main advantage – low prices. Due to changes in tax legislation, online commerce is entering a phase of structural transformation, the consequences of which will directly hit buyers’ wallets. Prices are already predicted to rise by at least 5% in the first year, and this is just the beginning.
2/15/2026
russia’s Industry and Export Sectors Facing Maximum Risk of Bankruptcy
The number of loss-making companies rose to 18,200, showing a 16% increase year-on-year. Their total losses reached $97.3 billion, having increased by 8.1%. The highest concentration of problem enterprises was recorded in the coal mining, coke chemical, metallurgical, tobacco, and leather industries.
2/15/2026
“Like” As Evidence: How russia Punishes for Social Media Activity
Since 2010, russian “law enforcers” have opened more than 30,000 criminal and administrative cases for posts, reposts, and “likes” on social media.
2/14/2026
The kremlin Is Modernizing the System of Property Confiscation As a “Promising” Source of Budget Revenue
In 2022, sentences with confiscation were handed down to 4,195 people, and in 2024 – to 24,078. Compared to 2020, the figures increased 9.3 times.
2/14/2026
Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
Against the background of ongoing sanctions and growing economic problems, russian companies began to record massive losses.
2/14/2026
russia Imports Labor, but Is Not Ready to Embrace People
Faced with a chronic labor shortage after restricting migration from Central Asia, russia is rapidly expanding its importation of people from remote and poorer countries, from India to Afghanistan. Formally, this is presented as an economic necessity, but in reality, it is the exploitation of migrants in a country where xenophobia and everyday racism are the social norm.
2/13/2026
Emergency Housing As a Business: russia’s Authorities Monetize Resettlement
russian authorities are preparing a new large-scale scam against their citizens: houses in good condition on attractive land will be declared unsafe, residents will be forced to move to densely built-up areas on the outskirts, while the vacated plots will be transferred to loyal developers. In addition, people will be billed for “improved conditions” for which they did not ask.
2/13/2026
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