While Putin delivers another round of propaganda on the “Direct Line”, a shooting occurred in the so-called parliament of Russian-occupied Abkhazia, leaving one “deputy” dead and another wounded. Recently, protests erupted in Abkhazia against an investment agreement with Russia, pushed by the puppet authorities of the breakaway region. This agreement is effectively an attempt by…
While Russian dictator Vladimir Putin calls for “measures to support the coal industry” and claims “the situation is under control”, coal enterprises in Russia continue to shut down. Three more enterprises in the Kuzbass region have halted production. Additionally, several companies in the region are facing wage arrears or have been forced to lay off…
Boris Dudko is a Russian serviceman from Bashkortostan, possibly involved in the occupation of the Kyiv region during the initial stages of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. He received a military education and joined the Russian army in 2011, serving in the 76th Guards Air Assault Division (Pskov). In 2020, he traveled to Syria twice…
Over the past week, four Russian tankers broke down, including two incidents in the Kerch Strait. These failures highlight the declining state of Russia’s shipbuilding industry and point to another systemic issue caused by the war and sanctions. The Kremlin continues to pour vast resources into its war against Ukraine, neglecting the struggles of tanker…
Russia is actively deploying North Korean military personnel at the front but is trying to conceal their involvement. Reports already indicate significant casualties among them. ▪️ According to Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) and an officer in the Ukrainian Defense Forces, Russia has mobilized part of the more than 12,000…
Prices for vodka and other alcohol are being raised again in Russia, with increases ranging from 17% to nearly 29%, depending on the type of drink. While propaganda claims these measures are aimed at protecting Russians’ health, the rising alcohol prices actually highlight the country’s economic troubles and the depressed moral state of its society….
Artur Orlov is a Russian army serviceman from Udmurtia, who participated in the war in Syria and Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine. In 2010, he graduated from a Kazan Tank School. Orlov fought in Syria in 2016 and has been involved in the war in Ukraine since 2022. He was awarded the title of “Hero…
Temirlan Abutalimov is a Russian soldier from Dagestan and a participant in Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine. He serves in the 70th Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment of the 58th Army from Dagestan. Before the full-scale invasion, he worked as an investigator in the local police. Following Putin’s announcement of mobilization in September 2022, Abutalimov decided…
Starting next year, food ration cards will be introduced in Russia’s Kaliningrad region due to a significant rise in prices. This situation stems from transportation restrictions imposed by Lithuania in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As a result of these so-called “ineffective sanctions”, Russians are edging closer to their nostalgic Soviet Union. However, it’s…
Sanctions and the worsening economic situation have left Russians without one of the most basic yet essential medical supplies—saline. It has long been unavailable in pharmacies, and hospitals face weeks of delays for procedures requiring saline. Due to rising production and logistics costs and a lack of equipment caused by Western sanctions, pharmaceutical companies are…
Kirill Losunchukov is a field officer in the Russian army and a participant in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. He completed his military education in 2012 and joined the Russian army. Losunchukov serves as a special forces paratrooper and holds the rank of major in the 45th Separate Special Forces Brigade of the Russian Airborne Forces….
Putin’s regime may be approaching a collapse similar to that of the Soviet Union, writes The Telegraph. ▫️ The Russian economy, which has held up for two years, is now facing serious challenges: rising interest rates up to 21% to curb inflation are creating critical difficulties for businesses and banks. ▫️ Prolonged monetary pressure is…
