For a significant share of Russian citizens, inflation will represent the principal challenge of 2026, former Russian economy minister Andrei Nechaev said in remarks cited by NSN. He attributed the sharp rise in prices during the first month of the y...

Russia is reportedly developing an "unstoppable” hypersonic missile that would surpass the characteristics of the Oreshnik missile system, according to Daily Star. The publication referenced comments by Viktor Baranets, a military observer for Koms...

Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, has stated that Russian authorities possess information regarding possible sabotage plans aimed at two major gas pipelines — TurkStream and Blue Stream. The remarks were delivered during a meeting of the board o...

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has opened an investigation into the actions of Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging platform, in connection with a criminal case in Russia. The inquiry is reportedly being conducted under Arti...

Russia needs more high‑technology warships in its naval fleet to respond to growing threats from NATO countries, Nikolai Patrushev, presidential aide and chairman of the Maritime Board, said in an interview with aif.ru. Patrushev on Naval Requireme...

The State Duma has approved, in its third and final reading, a law that obliges telecommunications operators to suspend communications services at the request of the Federal Security Service (FSB). Telecom Operators Released From Liability The ado...

The widely used messaging platform Telegram, whose operations already face official restrictions in Russia, may encounter a complete nationwide block on April 1, according to reports circulating in Russian media. The Telegram channel Baza cited sourc...

At its meeting on 13 February, the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia decided to lower the key rate to 15.5%. The decision marked the sixth consecutive easing step in monetary policy. The current rate-cut cycle began in June, when the regulator...

As of January 1, 2026, Russia's external debt increased by nearly 30 billion US dollars compared with the previous year, according to the press service of the Central Bank of Russia. In annual terms, the country's external debt grew by 10.4 percent, ...

Telegram remains the primary communication tool for Russian soldiers engaged in the special military operation (SMO), according to serviceman Platon Mamatov. The soldier emphasized that the messenger is used for coordination between units, sharing in...

Russian authorities have begun preparations to slow down the operation of the messenger Telegram within the country. One source from the information technology sector and two sources from government agencies said the decision has already been made. A...

A rare image showing the mid-air refueling of Russia's Il-80 airborne command post has appeared online. The photograph was published by a military pilot and author of the Telegram channel Fighterbomber. The image, taken from aboard a refueling aircra...

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has briefed President Vladimir Putin on the ambitious plans to double the length of Moscow's metro lines by the end of 2032, according to a press release from the Moscow city government. 34 New Stations and 83 Kilometers ...

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has disclosed new details about the detained participants in the assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow. The suspects were identified as Lyubomir Korba and Viktor Vasin. The FSB...

Russia's international reserves rose by $78.719 billion, or 10.4 percent, in January and reached $833.572 billion as of February 1, 2026, according to data published on the website of the Central Bank of Russia. As of January 1, Russia's reserves sto...

At the beginning of 2026, Russia raised its value-added tax from 20 to 22 percent, triggering a noticeable increase in consumer prices. The Central Bank of Russia described the situation as alarming and warned of broader economic consequences. Centra...

The number of foreign nationals residing in Russia declined by approximately 10 percent over the past year. By the beginning of 2026, the figure stood at 5.7 million people, compared to around 6.3 million at the start of the previous year, The Vedomo...

The official US dollar exchange rate in Russia fell sharply as the Central Bank of the Russian Federation lowered it by almost one and a half rubles to 76.04, according to data released by the regulator. Dollar Weakens as Ruble Gains Momentum Just a...

The personal visit of Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia, to the positions of the Group of Forces Center drew attention from journalists at Tsargrad. According to their assessment, the visit may signal preparat...

Last year, the volume of passenger cars imported into Russia through alternative channels declined. Experts agree on the reasons behind the downturn but differ in their assessments of the segment's future prospects. They shared their views with Izves...