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Ban on the export of raw materials for explosives

Ban on the export of raw materials for explosives

November 2, 2026
The government has banned the export of six petrochemicals, including toluene for the synthesis of TNT, outside the EAEU for three months.
A fire at an oil refinery in Samara, Berkovich in solitary confinement, and the poisoning of hockey players

A fire at an oil refinery in Samara, Berkovich in solitary confinement, and the poisoning of hockey players

A fire at an oil refinery in Samara, a third punishment cell for Zhenya Berkovich…

22 September 2026
Regional election results: United Russia's defeat in Berdsk and denunciations of observers

Regional election results: United Russia's defeat in Berdsk and denunciations of observers

Post-election news: United Russia's failure in Berdsk, agenda in…

21 September 2026
The Observing Together platform received nearly 320 complaints about violations of observers' rights.

The Observing Together platform received nearly 320 complaints about violations of observers' rights.

The "Observing Together" platform received 319 reports of violations of observers' rights...

21 September 2026
Conscripts are denied ACS due to their school grades in the OBZR

Conscripts are denied ACS due to their school grades in the OBZR

Courts and draft boards in the Russian Federation are denying alternative civilian…

21 September 2026
Fake news about "poisoned banknotes" is being spread again in Russia.

Fake news about "poisoned banknotes" is being spread again in Russia.

Fake news about "poisoned money" is spreading in Krasnodar and other regions.

21 September 2026
Russians are disappointed with the election results and United Russia's lead.

Russians are disappointed with the election results and United Russia's lead.

"Maybe 86% are happy with everything?": Russians disappointed with predictable election results. Russians…

21 September 2026
United Russia asked media outlets to remove the news about 86 SVEO officers.

United Russia asked media outlets to remove the news about 86 SVEO officers.

United Russia reported on the number of SVEO members winning elections, but…

21 September 2026
Bread prices are rising in Russia due to a palm oil shortage.

Bread prices are rising in Russia due to a palm oil shortage.

Bread prices are rising in Russia: are tropical palm trees to blame? Bakery producers…

21 September 2026
Current heads and acting governors win elections

Current heads and acting governors win elections

All current heads and acting governors win preliminary "elections"...

21 September 2026
The Central Election Commission published preliminary results of the State Duma elections.

The Central Election Commission published preliminary results of the State Duma elections.

United Russia garnered 57,86% of the vote in the State Duma elections: preliminary results…

21 September 2026
A drone attack on a minibus, the landing of an Mi-8, and a bear attack

A drone attack on a minibus, the landing of an Mi-8, and a bear attack

An attack on a minibus, a hard landing of an Mi-8, and a bear attack on…

21 September 2026
Voting in the DEG resulted in military registration

Voting in the DEG resulted in military registration

Innovations in the DEG: Vote for a candidate – get a bonus ticket…

20 September 2026
Where, where? In Non-Moscow! The village of Batareika

Where, where? In Non-Moscow! The village of Batareika

Where, where? In Non-Moscow! The village of Batareika. The country's map is full of unusual…

20 September 2026
How regional elections are conducted: voting at heating mains and the police

How regional elections are conducted: voting at heating mains and the police

A flushed mayor and voting on a heating main: how the elections are going in…

20 September 2026
The last day of elections in Russia: summonses, police vans, and protests

The last day of elections in Russia: summonses, police vans, and protests

Paddy wagons, summonses, and broken seals: how the final day of the election is unfolding…

20 September 2026
A fisherman died while being chased by fisheries inspectors in Khabarovsk Krai.

A fisherman died while being chased by fisheries inspectors in Khabarovsk Krai.

A fisherman died during a fisheries inspector's pursuit: why is there another...

20 September 2026
Sorochinskoye millet in Russia: how rice is prepared in different regions of the country

Sorochinskoye millet in Russia: how rice is prepared in different regions of the country

How Sorochinsky millet united the northern fish pie and Tatar gubadiya. Today…

20 September 2026
Record drone attack on Moscow, elections, and gas explosion near Perm

Record drone attack on Moscow, elections, and gas explosion near Perm

A record-breaking drone strike on Moscow, the finale of three-day elections, and an explosion…

20 September 2026
Don't give up! Residents of the regions secured the return of the folk festival organizers and the rescue of dogs from a "slaughterhouse" apartment. 

Don't give up! Residents of the regions secured the return of the folk festival organizers and the rescue of dogs from a "slaughterhouse" apartment. 

Don't Give Up! The Return of the Folk Festival Organizers and the Rescue of Dogs from…

20 September 2026
Regional Election Violations: Ballot Stuffing, Tape, and Criminal Cases

Regional Election Violations: Ballot Stuffing, Tape, and Criminal Cases

Tape restrictions, ballot stuffing, and missing ballots: how the second day went…

19 September 2026
Violations and carnival: how the second day of the 2026 elections is unfolding

Violations and carnival: how the second day of the 2026 elections is unfolding

The show goes on: Russians are bringing pets and… to the 2026 elections.

19 September 2026
A blogger from Yakutia showed polluted rivers after gold mining.

A blogger from Yakutia showed polluted rivers after gold mining.

River Pollution in Yakutia: A Blogger Shows the Large-Scale Consequences of Gold Mining. Blogger…

19 September 2026
The "Observe Together" platform has launched monitoring of the 2026 elections.

The "Observe Together" platform has launched monitoring of the 2026 elections.

Independent observers have launched the "Observe Together" platform to monitor elections…

19 September 2026
2026 Election Violations, Curfews, and Drone Strikes: News

2026 Election Violations, Curfews, and Drone Strikes: News

Elections "without violations," threats from wolves and bears, and new...

19 September 2026