Russian propaganda is actively spreading messages about “record financial investment” into the coal mining industry in the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of Ukraine. Representatives of the occupation administration are making claims about plans to invest billions of rubles in the restoration and development of mines “in the coming years.” They are also promising miners “substantial…
Russian kindergartens, schools, and colleges have begun conducting large-scale drills in case of missile attacks from Ukraine. Some teachers are so zealous in their approach that the exercises often result in children having hysterical outbursts. These drills are a propaganda tool designed to instill a negative attitude toward Ukraine and amplify the perceived threat from…
Kazakhstan plans to increase oil exports from the Turkish port of Ceyhan, which will reduce the more than 80% share of flows that currently pass through Russia. This was reported by Reuters, citing a statement by Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev. Main points of the article: ▫️ According to Satkaliyev, exports through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline…
Employees of the Inskaya coal mine in Kuzbass, who have not received their wages for more than four months, have announced a strike. The miners are determined to continue the strike until their salaries are paid. In October, Inskaya workers went on a hunger strike over unpaid wages. At that time, management promised to pay…
As explained by the company, the reduction in production by 250,000 tons per year was due to rising prices for aluminum raw material alumina, which rendered the company unprofitable. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian manufacturer lost access to raw materials from the Mykolaiv Alumina Plant, as well as from…
Accidents involving Russian aircraft are becoming the norm. In the last 24 hours alone, two incidents with Russian passenger planes were reported: one Superjet caught fire after landing at a Turkish airport, and another made an emergency landing in Krasnoyarsk due to a malfunction. The frequent breakdowns are caused by sanctions imposed on the Russian…
The Russian government is restoring pension indexation for working pensioners, which had been canceled in 2016, with politicians advocating for increased benefits. Officially justified by “social justice,” this move is actually aimed at addressing the workforce shortage caused by the war and sanctions. As Russian dictator Vladimir Putin sacrifices hundreds of young men daily in…
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…
