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Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors: How Russia Justifies Its Aggressive Policy

The political regime in the Russian Federation uses the mythologization of history and propaganda as key tools to legitimize its aggressive foreign policy. Instead of state sovereignty, the Kremlin tries to impose a concept of spheres of influence…

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Students at 47 Russian universities pressured into army contracts

Most leading universities in the rf are recruiting students to sign contracts with the ministry of defence. Recruitment efforts are often accompanied by promises of rapid service completion or career benefits.


RF carries out covert mobilization in 17 regions

Russian authorities are carrying out covert mobilization measures across 17 regions. Individuals from vulnerable social groups and those detained for minor offenses are being forcibly recruited into the army.


Drones attacked Ozon logistics centers in three regions of the rf

On the night of August 24, drones hit logistics facilities of the Ozon marketplace in Krasnodar Krai, Stavropol Krai, and Dagestan. Large-scale fires broke out at the sites, and there is currently no information about casualties.


Saudi Arabia became the key importer of fuel oil from the rf in July

In July, Saudi Arabia purchased 1.1 million tons of fuel oil and vacuum gasoil from Russian ports. This volume accounts for almost 46% of all maritime exports of these petroleum products from the rf.


Living conditions of former exiled leaders in the rf

Russian authorities provide refuge to deposed foreign leaders but impose strict limitations on them. Political exiles are under constant surveillance and are prohibited from engaging in public activity.