Against the backdrop of sanctions, russia is offering its oil to foreign countries at massive discounts. However, the cost difference is being paid by the russian population. For example, surgutneftegaz sells crude oil extracted in yakutia to local settlements at twice the price it charges China. Meanwhile, yakutia faces a 30 billion ruble (over $354…
By the end of 2024, the foreign currency reserves of the main office of PJSC gazprom—the monopoly supplier of pipeline gas from russia for export—had fallen from $862 million to just $13.5 million, a drop of 98.5%. Over the year, the company’s overall “financial cushion” shrank by roughly $650 million. And this only reflects the…
In yekaterinburg, a propaganda event was held near an orthodox church – a 16-meter-long replica of a gas pipe was installed, allegedly used by russian soldiers to infiltrate the town of sudzha in the kursk region. Local residents are being encouraged to walk through the pipe to “feel the heroic feat.” ▫️ In this way,…
Amid talks about a ceasefire, enemy propagandists continue to spread disinformation about alleged crimes committed by Ukrainian troops. Despite the fact that this campaign has been ongoing for several weeks, no evidence has emerged to support russia’s accusations. The individuals featured in propaganda videos mostly repeat blatant rumors fueled by disinformation or retell secondhand stories…
At the congress of the russian union of industrialists and entrepreneurs, which is known in russia as the “oligarchs’ trade union,” kremlin leader vladimir putin stated that the numerous Western sanctions are not a temporary phenomenon. At the same time, putin attempted to deflect responsibility for the sanctions that are crippling russia’s economy by portraying…
Today, russia marks the 11th anniversary of the occupation of Crimea. Various mass events have been planned across the country for the occasion, with extensive involvement of public sector employees, and thematic lessons will be held in schools. russian officials continue to organize propaganda events dedicated to the seizure of Crimea, but their effectiveness is…
russia’s state duma is proposing to introduce a mandatory curriculum block on basic military training in schools starting from the 5th grade, rather than limiting it to high school students. The justification is that the russian population allegedly needs to “be ready for any actions, any provocations.” The soviet-era practice of school lessons in basic…
Due to massive war expenditures, russia is starting to cut costs in the public sector, including healthcare. As a result of a 40% salary reduction, over a hundred medical workers in kuzbass were forced to resign. There is also a shortage of funds for medical staff in the budgets of krasnoyarsk krai and tatarstan. Additionally,…
As part of a propaganda campaign for May 9, russians have launched the so-called “Victory Train” in occupied Crimea—a museum in the form of a 10-car train. Exhibitions have already taken place in Simferopol, Sevastopol, Yevpatoria, and Kerch. The exhibitions use modern interactive technologies that strongly influence visitors’ emotions, making them feel like part of…
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…
