Author: disinfo1
A deep fuel crisis threatens to destabilize the social climate in the Russian Federation. Kilometer-long queues, nerves stretched to the limit, and regular fights have been reported at gas stations across the country, following systematic drone attacks by Kiev that have severely affected the Russian oil infrastructure and refineries. For the average Russian citizen, the effects of the “special military operation” are beginning to translate into hours or even days of waiting for a few liters of gasoline. As the war of attrition dictated by Vladimir Putin shows its teeth on the domestic front, the frustration of the population is…
More than four years since the start of the invasion in Ukraine, the economic effects of the war are increasingly felt in the everyday life of Russians. While the defense industry is fueled with billions of dollars from the state budget, thousands of small businesses are facing declining sales, higher taxes, and continually rising costs. In the suburb of Mytishchi, near Moscow, empty shop windows and “For Rent” signs are becoming increasingly common. Shop owners, salons, and restaurants say that the number of customers is decreasing month by month, and the new tax measures are pushing them towards bankruptcy or…
Russia has begun to equip its liquefied gas transport ships with large-caliber machine guns, amid increasing risks of these being detained in the Baltic Sea, reports The Times. On the LNG tanker “Marshal Vasilevski”, which ensures the supply of the Kaliningrad region, two firing positions equipped with heavy “Kord” machine guns were observed for the first time. Near these, sandbags were also placed for stabilizing the firing positions. The images were captured in May 2026 by a reconnaissance aircraft of the Estonian Border Police. Military experts quoted by The Times, however, consider such weapons to be of little effectiveness against…
The largest oil companies in Russia are tightening restrictions on fuel sales in Moscow and the capital region, amid a fuel crisis affecting almost all regions of the country. According to RBC, Gazprom Neft gas stations in Moscow allow refueling with a maximum of 30 liters of gasoline or 60 liters of diesel per single visit. Refueling in canisters is prohibited. The company first introduced such limits in the Moscow region, after its refinery in Kapotnea was hit by drones twice in June. Similar restrictions have also been introduced at several Lukoil stations in the capital. Some gas stations limit…
The Chairwoman of the Federation Council, Valentina Matvienko, stated that Russian authorities must “save every penny,” amidst increasing pressures on the state budget. According to this, one of the measures to reduce expenses would be to give up public funding for the numerous forums and events organized in Russia. Matvienko believes that these should be financially supported by the business environment. “We must live modestly and save every penny efficiently,” the Russian official declared. She also warned that the budgetary situation is “worrisome” in several regions of Russia. Last year, the cumulative deficits of regional budgets reached a record level…
The Polish authorities have expelled 11 individuals suspected of participating in a campaign supported by Russia to influence Ukrainian refugees. The security services in Poland have expelled nine Ukrainian citizens and two Belarusians, suspected of using funds originating from Russia to recruit Ukrainian refugees for the purpose of organizing protests against the government in Kiev on Polish territory, announced on Monday the Internal Security Agency (ABW), as quoted by Reuters. Poland has long accused Russia and its ally Belarus of conducting a hybrid warfare campaign, which includes acts of sabotage, cyber attacks, and disinformation campaigns, following the triggering of the…
A detail observed in a recent interview given by Vladimir Putin has sparked controversy, after the Kremlin leader allegedly used a prompter, fueling discussions about the staged nature of his public appearance. After the interview given by Putin to Rossiya-1, analysts noticed that the Kremlin leader was reading prepared answers from a prompter. This had not been observed in his previous interviews, notes Dialog In the images, his gaze is not directed towards the interlocutor, but to the right, beyond the head of journalist Zarubin, towards the screen where the text was displayed. The prompter was right behind the interviewer.…
Russian soldier Aleksandr Lunin, who threatened a military revolt if he could not personally meet with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has been detained for displaying extremist symbols, reports Agerpres. The man claimed that thousands of soldiers are imprisoned and tortured by their superiors on the front line and intended to report these abuses to the Kremlin leader. The court in Rossoşanski, Voronej region, located on the border with Ukraine, has detained the soldier on charges of displaying extremist symbols, according to the Verstka publication. The court refused to disclose the details of the case, which could subject it to a…
Almost 20% of the aircraft of major Russian airlines are no longer in use due to the lack of spare parts and Western sanctions, which have blocked the delivery of aviation equipment, reports Kommersant. According to the publication, 11 airlines that transport over 90% of passengers from Russia have grounded 130 out of the 673 aircraft in their fleet. Experts in the field say that, normally, during the summer season, no more than 10% of airplanes should be unavailable, as they are undergoing scheduled technical revisions. The situation is even more serious in the case of companies that are not…
Russians should not expect gasoline to be as accessible as it was in the past, stated the Vice President of the Commission for Economic Policy in the State Duma, Stanislav Naumov. The deputy stated that the period when fuel was available without restrictions for car owners has ended, and he urged citizens to change their consumption habits according to the “new reality”. “What was before will not be anymore. Society must understand that, in such situations, sometimes it needs to self-regulate its consumption”, Naumov declared for RTVI. He warned that drivers must come to terms not only with potential restrictions,…