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…
kremlin spokesman dmitry peskov’s statement that the russian army strikes only military targets is yet another blatant lie. moscow’s claims about the “careful treatment of civilians” ring especially cynical when russian missiles in peaceful Ukrainian cities kill entire families.
AvtoVAZ, russia’s largest car manufacturer, admits it cannot pay off its debt due to soaring credit costs. The company’s only hope now lies in government assistance. With debts amounting to around $1 billion and a key interest rate of 21%, AvtoVAZ cannot service its loans. To make matters worse, the company has been struggling to…
russia’s main state propaganda outlet, TASS, published a news story about looted houses in the village of glushkovo, kursk region. At first glance, it seemed like a typical russian propaganda piece about the “atrocities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.” However, there’s one glaring problem: no Ukrainian soldiers have ever been in this village. We’re now…
The russian government is struggling to keep its economy functioning amid the pressures of war and sanctions. One of the latest victims of russian economic hurdles is russian railways, the state-owned monopoly responsible for rail transportation. The company is forced to reduce its long-term investment program by over a third through 2030. Additionally, the government…
The CCD continues its series on the key executors of russian propaganda in the occupied territories of Ukraine. One prominent propagandist in the occupied Donetsk region is maya pirogova. maya pirogova began collaborating with the occupiers at the start of the russian invasion in 2014. She secured a position in the so-called “ministry of information…
In 2024, the issuance of industrial mortgages—a program of subsidized loans to support businesses launched during the full-scale war against Ukraine—plummeted by 75% in russia. The sharp increase in the discount rate forced the program to be significantly scaled back. ▫️ Initially, the russian government aimed to provide businesses with a sense of security amidst…
The sharp hike in the discount rate by the central bank of russia and the reduction of subsidized mortgage programs have dealt a significant blow to “Samolet” group companies, russia’s largest construction firm. Amid mounting financial difficulties caused by these policies, the company’s owners are scrambling to protect their capital. According to russian media, the…
In the third year of its full-scale war against Ukraine, many russians still cling to the belief that putin’s so-called “special military operation” is distant and does not affect them personally. However, an analysis of regional budget expenditures in russia reveals that the ominous phrase, “the war has come to every home,” is no longer…
