October 22, 2026 Russia's AI Ambitions Under Fire Ukrainian drones hit Yandex's supercomputers, potentially setting Russia's AI ambitions back years and putting it behind Kazakhstan. Science Technology War
October 19, 2026 Doomsday Data Centers The search for the perfect doomsday data center turns to abandoned underground mines in the Arctic. Regions Technology War
October 08, 2026 Russia's Starlink Ambitions Russia is racing to build its own Starlink as battlefield connectivity becomes critical. But delayed satellites, sanctions, and dependence on state infrastructure threaten its plans. Military Space Technology
August 25, 2026 "I just wanted to save all of us from prison..." How digitization and a fear of those in power turned Russians into perfect victims for con artists. Economy Elderly Internet Social Issues Technology
August 06, 2026 Wildberries Little Changed Searches of the Wildberries website still shows offerings for military equipment. Business Internet Military Politics Technology Trade War
July 31, 2026 FSB Fails AI Chatbot The one where the FSB tried to make an AI chatbot but failed. Government Internet Technology
July 13, 2026 Major Phone Restrictions for Minors Messaging restrictions for children are expected to be introduced in 2027 to enhance cybersecurity measures in Russia. Children Government Media Technology
June 21, 2026 QR, Codified The Russian State Duma is implementing a universal QR code payment system. Economy Social Issues Technology
May 13, 2026 Of Course, Russian Weapons Are Best An "impartial" study finds that Russian tanks, guns, and equipment outstrip Western counterparts. Military Technology War
April 30, 2026 Twitch Says No to Russian Drones Twitch banned Russian streamers for retransmitting a recruitment event for drone building by a Russian university. Children Education Internet News Politics Social Issues Technology
April 27, 2026 Introducing Russia's Newest Minesweeper Russia is expanding its fleet of advanced minesweepers, aiming to secure strategic waterways. Military Technology War
April 24, 2026 From Poisoning to Firewalls The same FSB unit tied to Navalny's poisoning is now leading Russia's push to restrict Telegram, WhatsApp, and VPNs, according to industry sources. Government Internet Technology