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The Russian authorities’ campaign to “legalize” imports in order to increase budget revenues has affected goods deliveries to Russia. Independent importers report problems with the importation of clothing, footwear, and gadgets from well-known brands into the country. Regulatory authorities are widely withdrawing certificates and declarations of conformity for products brought in through parallel import, that is, without the consent of the rights holder. These documents are necessary for the marketing of many goods – from toys and children’s clothing to computers, auto parts, and industrial equipment. Deputy Prime Minister Aleksei Overciuk warned that Russia will strictly protect the domestic market…

The European Commission has launched a new strategy aimed at supporting the eastern regions of the European Union affected by the consequences of the war in Ukraine, mobilizing billions of euros to counteract economic and demographic decline, writes Euronews. The initiative targets nine member states that border Russia, Ukraine, or Belarus – Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria – and is particularly aimed at areas facing a decline in investment, depopulation, and disruption of cross-border activities. The central element of the strategy is EastInvest, a mechanism that will provide loans totaling 28 billion euros, in collaboration…

A Ukrainian drone pilot told Business Insider how he discovered a Russian “arsenal” consisting of horses and Lada cars. He expected to find armored vehicles in the discovered warehouse, but the discovery surprised him. The filmed images went viral, as the Russians were increasingly seen using unconventional means of transport, such as horses or bicycles. The pilot, named Cosmos in the article, guided the drone over the destroyed warehouse, steering it through a corner of the roof where a hole had formed. Cosmos’s drone unit, “Wild Division,” suspected that there was a logistical node for Russian soldiers there, about 15…

A man from Kiev has received the maximum sentence after voluntarily collaborating with Russia in attacks on the energy infrastructure that powers the capital of Ukraine. A court in Ukraine has sentenced to life imprisonment, with confiscation of wealth, a 32-year-old IT specialist from Kiev for state treason, committed under martial law. The decision was announced on February 16 by the Prosecutor General’s Office and the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), according to Euromaidan Press. The accused helped Russia coordinate attacks on power networks, anti-aircraft defense systems, and military positions. Prosecutors from the Donetsk region demonstrated in court that the…

Hungary continues to buy Russian oil, despite the existence of alternative supply routes, according to an analysis conducted by the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD). The report argues that the savings obtained by purchasing Russian crude oil at a reduced price are not reflected in the prices paid by consumers, but are transformed into profit for the country’s largest oil company. The analysis, distributed in advance to CNN, shows that domestic fuel prices in Hungary were, in 2025, on average 18% higher than in neighboring Czech Republic, even though Budapest continues to import cheaper Russian oil, and Prague…

Since his dismissal from the head of the Ukrainian army in 2024, and his appointment as ambassador to London, Valerii Zalujnîi is widely seen as the main political rival of President Volodimir Zelenski. At the age of 52, Zalujîi avoids talking about potential political ambitions, saying he does not want to undermine national unity at a time when the war with Russia is approaching its fourth year. However, in a recent interview with The Associated Press, he publicly described for the first time a deep rift between him and the head of state — a gesture interpreted by some as…

Romania is requesting an expansion of NATO’s defensive stance in the Black Sea area, warning that the intensification of Russia’s military activities requires a stronger and more focused allied presence in the region, reports Politico. Speaking on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, the Romanian Minister of Defense, Radu Miruță, called for the additional deployment of anti-drone systems, radar capabilities, and anti-aircraft defense missiles, as part of a possible new NATO mission to deter Russia. “The Black Sea is a place where the Russians have a major interest,” stated Miruță. “It is a sea that needs to be protected…

President Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed his disappointment with the market economy, arguing that economic tools can be used to achieve goals similar to a “classic war”. “Economic tools achieve the goals of a classic war: to take your resources, provoke social protests, force you to live by other rules, not your own. I want you to open your eyes and understand how the world is evolving. God has spared us from this terrible and unclear market economy. We were always told: the market will regulate everything. We didn’t give up anything, we resisted and today we understood: no market regulates anything,”…

The war triggered by Russia in Ukraine not only tested the Kremlin’s military capabilities but also refined them. And one of the most serious problems for NATO, in the event of a direct conflict in Europe, could be Moscow’s anti-aircraft shield. A new report signed by Justin Bronk, an air power expert at the prestigious Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), warns that Russian ground-to-air systems not only remain numerous, but are also more efficient than before 2022. Russia lost systems, but gained experience It’s true: Ukraine managed to destroy a significant number of Russian anti-aircraft defense systems using drones, artillery,…

The cumulative deficit of all budgets in the Russian budgetary system reached a historic record level in 2025 — 8.291 trillion rubles (approximately 91.2 billion euros), according to data from the Ministry of Finance published in the “Electronic Budget” system. Compared to the previous year, the “hole” in the consolidated budget — which includes the federal budget, regional budgets, and extrabudgetary funds (the Pension Fund and the Mandatory Medical Insurance Fund) — increased by 2.6 times, or by 5.696 trillion rubles (approximately 62.7 billion euros). The revenues of budgets at all levels increased by 6.5% in 2025, twice as slow…