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In order to finance economic development projects, Russia needs to mobilize the banking system, stated billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, the chairman of the board of the “Renova” group. According to the businessman, who is in the top 30 of the richest people in Russia, with an estimated fortune of 9.2 billion dollars, the banks’ money should be directed towards state projects, especially those targeting “Russia’s technological leadership”. “Where to get the money from? There is no money. Without money, as we know, nothing happens,” Vekselberg declared during the plenary session of the “Russian Industrialist” forum. He added that “the money that…

The Gazprom Board of Directors has approved the investment program project for 2026, with a total funding volume of 1.1 trillion rubles (approximately 10.8 billion euros), representing a reduction of 31.9% compared to the final version of the investment program for 2025. The decision is to be examined by the board of directors, and if approved, Gazprom will significantly reduce investments in the main projects for next year. The amounts are allocated for: the development of gas extraction in Yamal and Eastern Russia, the gasification of the regions of the Russian Federation, the expansion of the “Power of Siberia” pipeline…

Russia’s petroleum product exports fell to their lowest level in October since the start of the war in Ukraine, according to Bloomberg agency, citing data from analysis company Vortexa Ltd. In the first 26 days of the month, the average daily export was 1.89 million barrels, the smallest volume recorded since January 2022. According to the source, the main reason for the dramatic decline is the massive shutdown of Russian refineries, as a result of Ukrainian air strikes, as well as the tightening of sanctions imposed by the West. At the same time, the volume of crude oil processing in…

Russian mobile operators have been ordered to block the transmission of SMS messages and voice calls used for registration in Telegram and WhatsApp applications, reports Kod Durova, citing a source from the telecom industry. According to the source, the ban targets third-party companies that manage the sending of confirmation codes and has already begun to be partially applied. This measure is expected to limit the creation of new accounts and make access to existing ones more difficult. According to Kod Durova, SMS codes from Telegram have already stopped reaching Beeline numbers – the second largest operator in Russia, with 44…

In December 2022, the spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zaharova, purchased a 151 square meter apartment in a historic building on Bolshaya Dmitrovka street, located in the center of Moscow. According to the website Explainer, which cites data from real estate registries, bank and tax database leaks, as well as public sources, the official value of the transaction was 100,450,938 rubles (approximately 980,000 euros). The apartment is located on the top floor (fifth) of the building known as the Income House of the Moscow Society of Mortgage Guarantee — a federal architectural monument, located right across…

For the first time in a long while, the sales of food products in Russia have begun to decrease in volume — that is, in physical units: pieces, kilograms, liters. According to Kommersant, which cites data provided by the company Taxcom, in the months of September–October 2025, the decline was 5% compared to the same period of the previous year and affected the majority of product categories. Sales of milk fell by 8%, rice by 10%, and buckwheat and pork — by 9%. In terms of value, retail trade continues to grow, but only as a result of rising prices.…

The Kremlin is no longer just trying to prove it’s right. It’s trying to make people feel good about its version of reality. If the image seems warm, the soundtrack is soothing, and a cup of steaming milk coffee is slightly in the frame, even a tank in the background can go unnoticed. The war for people’s hearts and minds has begun. In traditional warfare, success is measured in conquered territories and deployed troops. In information warfare, the goal is to win emotions. Grim figures and images do not move people, but uplifting stories, picturesque landscapes, and snippets of “everyday…

An assessment of United States intelligence services warns that Russian President Vladimir Putin is more determined than ever to continue the war in Ukraine and achieve a battlefield victory, according to a high-ranking American official and a senior Congressional official, reports NBC News. The analysis, delivered to Congress members earlier this month, shows that American agencies see no sign that Russia is willing to compromise on Ukraine, while President Donald Trump is trying to mediate peace negotiations. This assessment is consistent with how American and Western intelligence services have interpreted the Russian regime’s position since February 2022, when Putin ordered…

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, declared that he agreed to reduce tariffs imposed on Chinese imports, following a meeting with the President of China, Xi Jinping, in South Korea. According to the Axios website, the decision comes in exchange for Beijing’s commitments to buy American soybeans, to allow the export of rare minerals, and to combat fentanyl trafficking. A possible trade truce between the world’s two largest economies would be welcomed with relief by the business environment, investors, and consumers. Speaking to journalists aboard Air Force One, en route to Washington, Trump announced that tariffs on Chinese…

President Vladimir Putin has reportedly given an ultimatum to General Valeri Gherasimov, the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian army, to capture the city of Pokrovsk by mid-November. According to agents of the “Atesh” movement, which includes officers from one of the Russian military groups, dissatisfaction with Valeri Gherasimov’s activities is growing in the Kremlin. According to the publication’s sources, the Kremlin is extremely dissatisfied with his activity, the constant failures on the front, and the distorted presentation of the real situation. It is assumed that Gherasimov has provided Putin with false reports several times, including about the…