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,”…
After kremlin refused a meeting between putin and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, russian stocks fell to their lowest level in the past two weeks. ▫️In particular, the MOEX index dropped by 2.3%, with the market losing $1.24 billion in capitalization. The biggest losses were suffered by companies that had counted on a “thaw” in…
Starting September 1, russia introduces huge fines for advertising on banned “extremist” online platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. ▫️ For placing ads on these and other “undesirable platforms,” even if it is a free integration or a repost, russian citizens will have to pay the state up to 500,000 rubles (around $6,000). Such punishments,…
For the first time since the full-scale war began, russia has recorded a decline in trade with China. From January to July 2025, trade between the countries fell 8% year-on-year, down to $125.8 billion. ▫️ China has cut purchases of almost all key russian resources. Oil imports fell by 11%, oil products by 28%, LNG…
fsue “rosmorport” has terminated its contract with the onega shipyard for the construction of two icebreakers due to sanctions. ▫️ These were 95-meter Icebreaker7 class vessels, which were to be a “novelty” for russia. The plan was to deliver the finished orders last year, but this was later postponed to 2026, and the shipyard was…
Interest in the kremlin’s programs for resettling foreigners to russia continues to decline, despite all propaganda efforts and budget spending. ▫️According to the russian ministry of internal affairs, in the first six months of 2025, only 11.6 thousand people moved to the country under the “voluntary resettlement of compatriots” program — the lowest figure in…
