Today, the russian ruble exchange rate exceeded 103 rubles per US dollar. Overall, the currency has declined by 20% over the past three months. Experts attribute the latest drop in the ruble’s value to “increased geopolitical tensions” and a shortage of foreign currency in russia, driven by difficulties in paying for imports—an outcome of sanctions…
A propaganda marathon dedicated to russia’s sacred victory day has begun. Although the day is still almost six months away, moscow has already unveiled the official logo for the 80th anniversary of the victory, and the russian foreign ministry has started preparing a series of messages for the CIS. Amid economic instability caused by the…
russia’s largest diamond mining company, “Alrosa”, has been forced to cut production, close mines, and lay off some of its staff. The company’s management attributes these actions to a “deep crisis in the market” and assures that production will resume as soon as the markets “recover.” As reported, in December 2023, the G7 countries and…
Authorities in the belgorod region proudly announce the distribution of 9,000 fire extinguishers to residents, encouraging them to “extinguish fires themselves after shelling.” In addition, locals are being equipped with mobile fire stations using 19th century technology—carts with water, pumps, and shovels. This is yet another example of the kremlin’s facade of concern for its…
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…
russian propaganda proudly reports on the national soccer team’s record of 30:0 in the last five matches, but there is a catch. These goals were scored against teams like Vietnam and Brunei, not soccer giants like Brazil or France. Moreover, russia even covered all the expenses of the Brunei national team just to secure a…
The state duma of the russian federation is set to pass a law in the near future that will allow debt relief for russians who sign a contract to participate in the so-called “smo.” The bill, which was passed in the first reading on October 29, provides for the possibility of writing off up to…
Oil refineries in southern russia are increasingly forced to halt operations. In November of this year, downtime at russian refineries nearly doubled compared to planned levels. The primary reason for this downtime is the inability to perform scheduled maintenance due to a lack of necessary equipment and components caused by Western sanctions. For instance, the…
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…
Anti-russian protests have erupted in Abkhazia, a region that has been under russian occupation for more than 30 years. The protests were sparked by opposition to an investment agreement with russia, pushed by the self-proclaimed republic’s proxy government. Abkhazians are aware that russian “investment” is really expansion and takeovers. As russia remains focused on its…
For the first time in a year, the russian ruble has crossed the psychological threshold of 100 to the dollar, and analysts predict the situation could worsen. The ruble’s decline is driven by both external and internal factors. Falling global oil prices over the past few days have significantly impacted the currency, with further decreases…
After nearly three years of glorifying the “heroes of the smo” in russian society, the kremlin has decided to slash payments to wounded soldiers. ▫️ Previously, all russian soldiers injured in the war received a one-time payment of 3 million rubles (approximately $30,000). Now, compensation will depend on the severity of the injury, starting at…
