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The Russian military-industrial complex depends on Chinese components. But only 5 of the 29 supplier companies are under sanctions, allowing Russia to obtain critical components. Sanctions must be imposed on all countries and companies that supply technical components and equipment to Russia.
December 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The Russian military-industrial complex depends on Chinese components. But only 5 of the 29 supplier companies are under sanctions, allowing Russia to obtain critical components. Sanctions must be imposed on all countries and companies that supply technical components and equipment to Russia.
Estonia is rapidly boosting its defense industry in response to the Russian threat, launching an RDX plant by 2028 and raising defense spending above 5% of GDP from 2026. Investments target munitions, drones, air defense, and advanced tech, highlighting Baltic urgency versus Western caution
December 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Estonia is rapidly boosting its defense industry in response to the Russian threat, launching an RDX plant by 2028 and raising defense spending above 5% of GDP from 2026. Investments target munitions, drones, air defense, and advanced tech, highlighting Baltic urgency versus Western caution
The U.S. extended permission for transactions at 2,000 Lukoil gas stations outside Russia until April 29, 2026. This could help Lukoil financially and weaken sanctions, potentially aiding Russia’s war, while Russia hasn’t shown interest in peace talks.
December 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM
The U.S. extended permission for transactions at 2,000 Lukoil gas stations outside Russia until April 29, 2026. This could help Lukoil financially and weaken sanctions, potentially aiding Russia’s war, while Russia hasn’t shown interest in peace talks.
A 2025 investigation by OCCRP together with Follow the Money found that Western shipowners have earned at least US$ 6.3 billion from selling old oil tankers that later joined the shadow fleet
December 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
A 2025 investigation by OCCRP together with Follow the Money found that Western shipowners have earned at least US$ 6.3 billion from selling old oil tankers that later joined the shadow fleet
The EU has blacklisted Russia as high-risk for money laundering and terrorist financing, requiring stricter checks by EU banks. This move targets illegal Russian financial activity and boosts Europe’s financial security and regulatory cooperation.
December 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The EU has blacklisted Russia as high-risk for money laundering and terrorist financing, requiring stricter checks by EU banks. This move targets illegal Russian financial activity and boosts Europe’s financial security and regulatory cooperation.
Expert Kateryna Rashevska testified Dec. 3 before a US Senate subcommittee that Russia forcibly transferred at least two abducted Ukrainian children—12-year-old Misha from occupied Donetsk and 16-year-old Liza from Crimea—to North Korea's Songdowon camp for militarization.
December 5, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Expert Kateryna Rashevska testified Dec. 3 before a US Senate subcommittee that Russia forcibly transferred at least two abducted Ukrainian children—12-year-old Misha from occupied Donetsk and 16-year-old Liza from Crimea—to North Korea's Songdowon camp for militarization.
Lithuania has summoned the Belarusian chargé d’affaires and issued protest notes after Minsk blocked EU-registered trucks and allowed contraband balloons to disrupt Lithuanian airspace. Vilnius calls these actions a hybrid attack and warns it will seek international response if Minsk fails to act.
December 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Lithuania has summoned the Belarusian chargé d’affaires and issued protest notes after Minsk blocked EU-registered trucks and allowed contraband balloons to disrupt Lithuanian airspace. Vilnius calls these actions a hybrid attack and warns it will seek international response if Minsk fails to act.
Romania approved a decree for state control of sanctioned firms like Lukoil, targeting key assets after U.S. sanctions. The move aims to secure energy, ensure market stability, and reduce Russian influence amid EU-wide de-Russification.
December 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Romania approved a decree for state control of sanctioned firms like Lukoil, targeting key assets after U.S. sanctions. The move aims to secure energy, ensure market stability, and reduce Russian influence amid EU-wide de-Russification.
The Finnish prosecutor's office has announced charges against individuals involved in the illegal export of dual-use goods to Russia.European countries must identify violators of sanctions on their own territory and hold them accountable, and then sanctions will work as a tool of influence on Russia
December 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The Finnish prosecutor's office has announced charges against individuals involved in the illegal export of dual-use goods to Russia.European countries must identify violators of sanctions on their own territory and hold them accountable, and then sanctions will work as a tool of influence on Russia
The increase in delivery time for Russian oil to China from 8 to more than 12 days demonstrates the effectiveness of US sanctions. To ensure that Russia has no chance of circumventing them, partners need to tighten controls and eliminate the remaining loopholes in logistics
December 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The increase in delivery time for Russian oil to China from 8 to more than 12 days demonstrates the effectiveness of US sanctions. To ensure that Russia has no chance of circumventing them, partners need to tighten controls and eliminate the remaining loopholes in logistics
Russia is intensifying disinformation against Armenia’s pro-Western PM Pashinyan before June 2026 elections, using deepfakes, bots, and fake media. The campaign, active since April 2025, seeks to discredit the government and boost Russia’s influence amid Armenia’s Western pivot.
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Russia is intensifying disinformation against Armenia’s pro-Western PM Pashinyan before June 2026 elections, using deepfakes, bots, and fake media. The campaign, active since April 2025, seeks to discredit the government and boost Russia’s influence amid Armenia’s Western pivot.
Russian propaganda tailors its tactics for Europe and the US, aiming to divide and spread fear. It threatens Europe with invasion, pushes aggressive anti-EU/NATO messages, and accuses the West of corruption, all to weaken unity and trust in democratic institutions.
December 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Russian propaganda tailors its tactics for Europe and the US, aiming to divide and spread fear. It threatens Europe with invasion, pushes aggressive anti-EU/NATO messages, and accuses the West of corruption, all to weaken unity and trust in democratic institutions.
A South African radio host was arrested for recruiting fighters for Russia’s Ukraine war via social media, offering pay and citizenship. Charged under anti-mercenary laws, the case highlights Russian tactics—propaganda, fake jobs, and financial lures—to recruit thousands globally.
December 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A South African radio host was arrested for recruiting fighters for Russia’s Ukraine war via social media, offering pay and citizenship. Charged under anti-mercenary laws, the case highlights Russian tactics—propaganda, fake jobs, and financial lures—to recruit thousands globally.
Solovyov’s claim that the war will last long aligns with the Kremlin’s signals: no plans to end the conflict soon. Russia boosts defense spending, seeks to mobilize 450,000 volunteers, and prioritizes escalation over talks—showing a clear long-war strategy
December 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Solovyov’s claim that the war will last long aligns with the Kremlin’s signals: no plans to end the conflict soon. Russia boosts defense spending, seeks to mobilize 450,000 volunteers, and prioritizes escalation over talks—showing a clear long-war strategy
Turkey has reduced its imports of Urals to 200,000 barrels per day. US sanctions against Russian oil companies have reduced the availability of Russian suppliers to Turkish refineries. Further expansion of sanctions will significantly narrow the sales channels for Russia.
December 3, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Turkey has reduced its imports of Urals to 200,000 barrels per day. US sanctions against Russian oil companies have reduced the availability of Russian suppliers to Turkish refineries. Further expansion of sanctions will significantly narrow the sales channels for Russia.
Russia’s financial isolation has forced it to issue government bonds in yuan for the first time. It explains why Moscow can no longer borrow in global currencies, how China benefits from the shift, and why this move reflects weakness rather than strategy
December 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Russia’s financial isolation has forced it to issue government bonds in yuan for the first time. It explains why Moscow can no longer borrow in global currencies, how China benefits from the shift, and why this move reflects weakness rather than strategy
Putin announced the capture of Pokrovsk as a major win, but experts and Ukraine say Russia lacks full control amid ongoing heavy fighting. The claim seems aimed to boost Russia’s image and negotiation leverage before upcoming talks with the U.S.
December 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Putin announced the capture of Pokrovsk as a major win, but experts and Ukraine say Russia lacks full control amid ongoing heavy fighting. The claim seems aimed to boost Russia’s image and negotiation leverage before upcoming talks with the U.S.
Mobile Fire Groups of the Air Defense “WEST” Command continue to show exceptional professionalism in intercepting Shahed drones within the area of responsibility in Lviv region. These teams work with precision, discipline, and unwavering commitment. They stay alert around the clock
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Mobile Fire Groups of the Air Defense “WEST” Command continue to show exceptional professionalism in intercepting Shahed drones within the area of responsibility in Lviv region. These teams work with precision, discipline, and unwavering commitment. They stay alert around the clock
Iraq is preparing to remove sanctioned Russian company Lukoil from one of its largest energy projects, the West Qurna-2 oil field, and transfer its stake to U.S. oil and gas players, according to Bloomberg
December 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Iraq is preparing to remove sanctioned Russian company Lukoil from one of its largest energy projects, the West Qurna-2 oil field, and transfer its stake to U.S. oil and gas players, according to Bloomberg
Russian Colonel-General Andrey Kartapolov’s claim that Europeans must kneel to Russia shows the country’s confrontational foreign policy. Moscow seeks dominance in Europe, demands NATO withdrawal, and energy concessions, while aligning with China and India to counter the West’s influence
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Russian Colonel-General Andrey Kartapolov’s claim that Europeans must kneel to Russia shows the country’s confrontational foreign policy. Moscow seeks dominance in Europe, demands NATO withdrawal, and energy concessions, while aligning with China and India to counter the West’s influence
Wise is blocking cards of Russian and Belarusian users who don’t provide proof of EEA or Swiss citizenship/residency. Affected clients must submit documents by Jan 30, 2026. Until verification, their cards stay fully disabled.
December 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Wise is blocking cards of Russian and Belarusian users who don’t provide proof of EEA or Swiss citizenship/residency. Affected clients must submit documents by Jan 30, 2026. Until verification, their cards stay fully disabled.
Turkey cut Russian Urals imports to 200k b/d in November from 300k in October. Sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft limit suppliers, while the upcoming EU ban pushes Turkish refiners toward alternative crude. Russia’s market access keeps shrinking
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Turkey cut Russian Urals imports to 200k b/d in November from 300k in October. Sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft limit suppliers, while the upcoming EU ban pushes Turkish refiners toward alternative crude. Russia’s market access keeps shrinking
Slovak-language pro-Russian media Infovojna (Info War) has migrated to a new domain (.com) after it apparently had issues because it spreads propaganda and disinformation. On the .com domain, Infovojna pushes the Kremlin messaging and promotes Putin to the Slovak audiences in times of peace talks
December 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Slovak-language pro-Russian media Infovojna (Info War) has migrated to a new domain (.com) after it apparently had issues because it spreads propaganda and disinformation. On the .com domain, Infovojna pushes the Kremlin messaging and promotes Putin to the Slovak audiences in times of peace talks
India has cut Russian oil imports to about 600,000 b/d and pushed discounts to $5 below Brent. With higher freight, Russia earns only $40–45 per barrel. Refiners avoid Rosneft and Lukoil. Sanctions pressure is rising, and Moscow’s market influence is fading
December 2, 2025 at 8:03 AM
India has cut Russian oil imports to about 600,000 b/d and pushed discounts to $5 below Brent. With higher freight, Russia earns only $40–45 per barrel. Refiners avoid Rosneft and Lukoil. Sanctions pressure is rising, and Moscow’s market influence is fading
French President E.Macron stressed that in the coming weeks,sanctions pressure on the Russian economy is expected to increase significantly,with partner countries demonstrating a coordinated approach to expanding control over the shadow fleet,whose revenues provide Russia's military capabilities
December 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
French President E.Macron stressed that in the coming weeks,sanctions pressure on the Russian economy is expected to increase significantly,with partner countries demonstrating a coordinated approach to expanding control over the shadow fleet,whose revenues provide Russia's military capabilities