Citizens of the russian federation are widely complaining about numerous restrictions in their lives, imposed by the russian authorities due to drones in the country’s airspace and in preparation for the celebration of “victory day.” ▫️ In over 30 cities of russia, not just in moscow, mobile internet is being disconnected. In some regions, there…
Mobile internet restrictions have started in moscow. The russian authorities explain this as a security measure during the celebration of “victory day” and are asking people to “be patient for a while.” ▫️ russia is clearly afraid of Ukrainian drone strikes that could spoil the parade and other “sacred” events. However, security could also be…
the russian government is forced to urgently revise the budget. Due to the fall in oil prices, budget revenues are declining, while expenditures are increasing. The russian ministry of finance has already admitted that it is necessary to prepare for a record budget deficit since the beginning of the full-scale invasion: in 2025, it will…
The russian government Approves Bill to Restrict Admissions to Paid Higher Education ▫️ru-propaganda frames the decision as a move to “protect the youth,” claiming that many are currently pursuing degrees for which there is “no demand in the labor market.” However, the kremlin’s true goal is to restrict access to higher education for ordinary russians,…
Despite strong pressure from russia, former USSR countries are increasingly refusing to participate in pro-russian ideological events related to the celebration of Victory Day. Kazakhstan has banned the “Immortal Regiment” march on May 9 — an event that russia sees as one of the tools for creating a unified ideological space of “victory descendants” around…
russia has begun large-scale purchases of potatoes from China to fill the domestic market and curb the rapid rise in prices for this vegetable. In the first quarter of 2025, potato imports from China to russia reached almost $11 million — 25 times more than a year earlier. ▫️ The potato shortage in russia arose…
russian authorities are trying to prepare the population for a decrease in budget revenues and, as a result, a drop in living standards. ▫️ At an expanded meeting of the russian ministry of finance, the head of the ministry, Anton siluanov, had to admit that the “stressful situation in the oil market” is forcing them…
With the war against Ukraine as a backdrop, the Russian authorities continue their campaign to nationalise large businesses. ▫️ The day before, 12 companies of the Vector Rail group, one of the largest owners of railway cars in russia, were nationalised. The value of these assets is approximately $3 billion. The owner of the group…
russian gas monopoly “gazprom,” which recently threatened to “freeze Europe,” is now asking the state to lower taxes. Just last year, the company accumulated over one trillion rubles (approximately 12 billion USD) in net losses, so it is now calling on the government to “make certain adjustments” to the mineral extraction tax. ▫️ Due to…
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, russians have sharply increased the number of microloans. Last year, the volume of loans from microfinance organizations reached 1.5 trillion rubles, which is 217% more than in 2021 ($18.4 billion), and this year, an additional 60% growth is expected. The reason for this is that bank…
This year, the militarized state-run youth organization “Yunarmiya” will receive a record amount of funding from the budget — 1 billion rubles (over $112 million). That’s twice as much as in 2024. “Yunarmiya” calls itself a “military-patriotic movement” and is systematically engaged in promoting war propaganda among children and teenagers. It is especially active in…
By the end of 2024, the share of foreign-made equipment in Russia exceeded 98%. The most critical situation is among electronics manufacturers, where it’s nearly impossible to find russian-made components. Despite all efforts to boost the production of domestic equipment needed by Russia for arms manufacturing under sanctions, by the end of 2024, such equipment…
