russia’s budget spending on state TV channels in 2026 will reach 106.4 billion rubles ($1.27 billion). This is 54% higher than previously planned and even exceeds the current year’s figures. ▫️ Funding will increase most for entertainment and secondary federal channels — subsidies have more than doubled. Budgets for major kremlin broadcasters — “perviy,” “rossiya…
ministry of finance of russia has prepared bills to increase VAT from 20% to 22% starting January 1, 2026. The ministry stated that the purpose of the increase is “financing defense and security,” meaning additional budget funds will go to the war against Ukraine. Huge war expenditures, sanctions, and falling oil and gas revenues continue…
russia’s media are actively promoting the song contest “intervision,” organized in moscow, claiming that it generated phenomenal global interest and became a “symbol of a multipolar world and traditional values.” ▫️ However, organized as an alternative to Eurovision, “intervision” became another costly russian propaganda project, aimed primarily at a domestic audience. The large-scale show was…
In the russian region of kamchatka, a complete internet shutdown is being warned about. ▫️Local authorities explain this step as necessary for carrying out large-scale infrastructure work. The population is reassured that during the shutdown, key facilities such as banks, government services, stores, etc., will be connected via satellite communication. ▫️Thus, kamchatka will become the…
The revenue of russian developers in January–August 2025 decreased by 8% — to 2.9 trillion rubles (about 35 billion US dollars). This is the first decline since the beginning of the “mortgage boom.” Sales dropped even more — by 17%, to 14.4 million sq. m. The mass segment, which forms the basis of family housing,…
russian dictator vladimir putin admitted problems with russia’s economy and publicly reprimanded officials from the economic bloc. ▫️According to putin, the official figure of 0.4% GDP growth in July is not enough. Therefore, he strictly ordered to ensure “higher rates.” In addition, putin demands that officials fill the budget by intensifying the fight against “gray…
Around the world, more and more voices are speaking out, directly identifying the russian orthodox church (roc) as a tool for spreading russian influence, propaganda, and militarism. ▫️ For example, Kazakh civil activist Turar Kusainov urged authorities not to allow roc head patriarch kirill into the country to participate in the Congress of Leaders of…
The russian dictator vladimir putin proposed introducing quotas on foreign films. ▫️During a meeting with minister of culture olga lyubimova, he referred to complaints from filmmakers, while the minister claimed that russians supposedly grew fond of domestic cinema. The ministry has already announced the creation of new film scripts about “their own,” which are intended…
Most russian companies are preparing for further economic decline. A survey among business representatives showed that 57% of enterprises expect a downturn by the end of the year. Only 28% hope for a recovery, while the rest see no clear prospects. ▫️Businesses admit that 90% of companies had to look for new partners and suppliers,…
The russian authorities have begun drafting a bill to regulate neural networks. The state duma has already formulated a definition of “artificial intelligence” and presents it as a step “to enhance citizens’ security.” ▫️ At the same time, conspiracy theories are being spread in the information space: for example, a statement by one russian official…
The video service rutube, which the russian authorities tried to position as a replacement for YouTube blocked in russia, is facing mass layoffs. Employees were told that the service in its current form will not work, and the company has no funds to maintain its staff. The owner of the service – “gazprom-media” holding –…
Two developments have shown that the real state of russia’s space industry is far from what propaganda portrays: ▪️ One of the largest and oldest companies in the sector – the rocket and space corporation “energia” – admitted it is on the verge of collapse. Its head, igor maltsev, openly stated about a “critical situation,”…
