ru-propaganda has significantly intensified the spread of fakes as part of its disinformation campaign about the “atrocities of the AFU” in kursk. In recent days, numerous videos have surfaced featuring local residents claiming to have witnessed crimes committed by Ukrainian forces. The individuals in these propaganda videos recount incredible stories of “mass executions of civilians,”…

Amid ceasefire negotiations, russian propaganda channels have begun spreading new fabrications about alleged “atrocities by the Ukrainian Armed Forces” in the kursk region. However, no real evidence has been provided by russia. According to these reports, the mutilated bodies of local residents were supposedly found in a destroyed church in the village of cherkaske porichne….

In russia’s state duma, lawmakers plan to propose that expelled students from military academies go to war against Ukraine instead of reimbursing the state for their education. Previously, such a practice for expelled students had not been applied. The proposal targets those expelled for poor academic performance or misconduct, as well as those who refuse…

russia is experiencing a significant decline in fuel exports. In February 2025, diesel exports to Africa dropped nearly by half—from 1.27 million tons to 684,000 tons. Exports to Brazil fell by more than 40%, and shipments to other Latin American countries have almost ceased. Overall, russia’s seaborne fuel exports plummeted by 15%.  The primary reason…

The Novotroitsk Chromium Compounds Plant in russia’s orenburg region is shutting down operations. The plant’s management has openly admitted that Western sanctions are to blame. The company can no longer function as it has lost access to raw materials previously imported from abroad. In January 2024, the Novotroitsk plant was added to the U.S. sanctions…

russian authorities propose restricting opportunities for applicants from the regions to enroll in universities in the capital. This initiative is justified by claims that russia does not need as many specialists as its capital universities produce and that, to “avoid becoming failures,” young people should study in their home regions instead. In reality, these initiatives…

russia’s grain exports have collapsed. In February 2025, russia exported 2.4 times less grain than in February 2024, marking the lowest level in the past nine years. Over the past year, the number of countries willing to purchase russian grain has dropped from 42 to just 18. This decline is due to russian farmers struggling…

Amid ceasefire negotiations, russian propaganda channels have begun spreading new fabrications about alleged “atrocities by the Ukrainian Armed Forces” in the kursk region. However, no real evidence has been provided by russia. According to these reports, the mutilated bodies of local residents were supposedly found in a destroyed church in the village of cherkaske porichne….

The heavily promoted ‘major national projects’ by ru-propaganda have effectively been put on hold in russia. Due to massive war expenditures against Ukraine, there is simply not enough funding to support them. According to russia’s Ministry of Finance, out of the nearly 6 trillion rubles allocated for national projects, only 941 billion has actually been…

russia’s federal budget deficit is rapidly increasing. In just two months, the regime has spent over 8 trillion rubles ($90 billion). Meanwhile, revenues are failing to cover expenditures—in just one month, the budget deficit reached 1.3% of GDP, which is twice the amount planned for the entire year. This surge is primarily due to advance…

The cost of loans in russia’s largest banks has increased, now ranging from 29% to 44%, depending on the bank. This is due to a high key interest rate and a growing number of unpaid loans. russians are taking out consumer loans with extremely high interest rates but are unable to repay them. As a…