russia’s state gas monopoly “gazprom,” long used by the kremlin as a tool of geopolitical influence, continues to suffer major losses. Due to the loss of the European market, gazprom posted a net loss of 1.08 trillion rubles ($12.83 billion) last year. Over the next 10 years, the russian gas giant is forecasting nearly $179…

kalashnikov concern, which manufactures weapons and ammunition, is recruiting schoolchildren aged 16 and older for “summer jobs.” The children are promised a salary starting at 25,000 rubles (about $300) and training in skills such as milling, locksmithing, and foundry work. ▫️This initiative by kalashnikov is part of a systematic effort to militarize children and teenagers….

The Russian government continues to slash social programs to divert more funds to the war effort. Amid officials’ claims of “advanced medicine” and promises to raise doctors’ salaries, funding for medical assistance programs, including those for hepatitis patients, has been reduced. Additionally, funding for Russia’s largest Blokhin Cancer Center has been cut by 30%. These…

russian security council secretary sergei shoigu visited the nuclear center in sarov. Russian propaganda emphasizes that he “reviewed the latest developments created in the interests of the smo.” This is yet another attempt to intimidate Ukrainians and the world with russian nuclear threats. To reinforce the statements of putin and medvedev, kremlin propagandists are now…

The revenues of russian coal companies have been plummeting for several years, with a 20% drop reported this year compared to last. Analysts predict the situation will only worsen. This year, over half (52%) of coal enterprises are operating at a loss, leaving many unable to pay miners. In the kemerovo region, workers at one…

In just the first half of 2025, the number of funeral service providers in russia increased by 16% compared to the same period last year. This surge reflects massive losses suffered by russian army in its war against Ukraine — losses kremlin continues to conceal. ▫️ To suppress this reality, russia’s state statistics agency has…