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

Minister of Defence of Germany Boris Pistorius believes that it is necessary to continue planning Ukraine’s military protection in case a peace agreement is concluded.

Representative of the UK Defense Ministry Al Carns has said his country has already provided Ukraine with 13 Raven air defense units and two prototypes of the new Gravehawk system. Of the additional 15 Gravehawk systems provided for in the contract, the first batch will be delivered in the near future.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned the use of russia’s flag and other symbols of the country at the 2026 Olympic Games.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has said that President Donald Trump has given the green light to a bipartisan bill on sanctions against russia. Graham has expressed hope that the bill will be voted on as early as next week, saying it would allow President Trump to punish countries that buy cheap russian oil, which fuels putin’s war machine.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen predicts a long-term threat to all of Europe from russia and has called for Europe’s unity.

Prime Minister of Lithuania Inga Ruginienė has said that russian “oppositionist” leonid volkov’s comments about Ukrainian soldiers are unacceptable and hopes that his residence permit in Lithuania will be revoked.

“The russian army should start sinking American ships and striking Europe with “oreshnik” missiles in response to the US military servicemen’s seizure of the Marinera tanker flying the russian flag in the Atlantic Ocean,” said members of the rf’s state duma.

Up to 40% of freelancers in russia may go into the “shade” if the government’s planned abolition of self-employment status goes ahead. Couriers, catering workers, and representatives of the trade and consumer services sectors will be the first to start hiding their income. The experimental self-employment regime has been in effect in russia since 2018. It provides for preferential taxation: 4% on income from individuals and 6% – from legal entities. As of October 2025, more than 15 million self-employed people are registered in russia. This is 12% of the population over the age of 14.

In 2026–2027, russians will face rising prices for new cars, a reduction in the supply of used cars, and difficulties in obtaining car loans. Prices will rise significantly, and if the geopolitical situation changes and some of the brands that have left russia return, there will be no discounts to look forward to.

Taxi prices in russia will continue to rise in 2026 and may increase by 15-18% over  the year.

russia’s authorities have announced measures to tighten migration policy. Among the key changes is a reduction in the mandatory medical examination period for foreigners from 90 to 30 days.

governor of the kamchatka territory vladimir solodov has explained that mobile internet was shut down in the region, which is located 7,000 kilometers from the front line, due to the threat of drone attacks. Instead, local mobile operators are offering customers the option to install anti-blocking software for a separate fee.

The  government of belarus has appointed officials responsible for “increasing and diversifying” foreign trade. All members of the council of ministers are on the final list. The minister of culture is now responsible for exports to Peru and Paraguay, while the minister of healthcare is responsible for Ghana and Japan.

Since 2020, at least 1,990 NPOs – associations, trade unions, foundations, non-governmental institutions, and associations – have been liquidated in belarus.