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MORALE: Russians Oppose the Putin War
07 Feb 2026 09:15 GMT
… catastrophic impact inside Russia. A growing number of Russians believe that their … complaining. The current situation includes inflation, higher taxes, less maintenance of … carried passengers in Russian made cargo transport aircraft.
Russians have no one …
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Russia’s Gold Hoard Crosses the $400 Billion Line
07 Feb 2026 04:46 GMT
… aggressive central bank buying, persistent inflation, escalating geopolitical tensions, and the … price boom has significantly altered Russia’s financial position. Rising gold … Western countries, restoring much of Moscow’s financial capacity even though …
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Trump signs order waiving 25% tariff penalty, says India ‘has committed’ to stop importing Russian oil
07 Feb 2026 04:30 GMT
… directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil.”
“I have … directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil, has represented … from the country since Moscow was giving discounted rates … wanted to cushion the inflationary impact of crude price …
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Was Moscow money behind Mao’s victory in China?
07 Feb 2026 02:50 GMT
… the distant authority in Moscow that claimed to know … withdrew the following spring, Moscow had made possible Mao … the Second World War. Hyperinflation and administrative sclerosis didn’ … Chiang, China endured massacres, inflation, corruption and famine that …
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In Search of Russia’s Lost Opposition
06 Feb 2026 22:30 GMT
… popular within Russia,” Lobanov says.
A former mathematics professor at Moscow State … University, Lobanov is among the veterans of the Russian … sharply deteriorated in Russia. Coupled with the high inflation rate, most people …
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EU Calls for Maritime Service Ban Targeting Russia's Shadow Tanker Fleet
06 Feb 2026 19:59 GMT
… . This is the only language Russia understands.”
In announcing the proposed … stand at 16 percent, and inflation remains high,” said von der … export restrictions would include technologies Russia uses to produce explosives. The …
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EU Escalates Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Fleet With Full Maritime Services Ban
06 Feb 2026 19:52 GMT
… up economic pressure on Moscow with its most far- … Russian crude oil, a move designed to choke off Moscow’ … sanctions package expands restrictions across Russia’s financial system, adding … deficit. Russian interest rates now stand at 16%, with inflation still …
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EU Sanctions Russia With New Energy, Trade and Financial Restrictions
06 Feb 2026 19:52 GMT
… force Moscow toward serious negotiations. She explained that Russia … and shipping measures target Russian revenues
Authorities also added … cybersecurity services.
EU sanctions Russia through trade, finance, and … at 16 percent, while inflation stays high. She …
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Ukraine, 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia. Von der Leyen: “Only language Moscow understands”
06 Feb 2026 19:47 GMT
… financial services, and trade. “Russia continues to respond to diplomacy … which are seriously damaging the Russian economy. And every sanction … EU’s top diplomat. “Moscow is not invincible. On the … stand at 16%, and inflation remains high,” the President …
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European Commission President von der Leyen Sets Out New EU Sanctions Proposal on Russia
06 Feb 2026 19:17 GMT
… includes restrictions on exports to Russia of goods and services, … is the only language Russia understands," she said, referring … were at 16%, and inflation remained high.
"This confirms … to use them until Russia engages in serious negotiations with …