June 11, 2026 Fuel Crisis Comes to Crimea Due to Ukrainian drone attacks on the highway connecting the peninsula to the mainland, there is almost no gas left in Crimea. Geography News Regions Rural Life Trade Transportation War
June 05, 2026 Kremlin Threatens Armenia Kremlin intimidation of Armenia includes suspension of Armenian imports. Agriculture Business Economy Food & Drink Government Politics Trade
June 03, 2026 Fashion's Breaking Point Russian fashion brands are facing a deepening crisis, with entrepreneurs warning they may be forced to shut down. Economy Government Trade
February 05, 2026 Crossing the Border is Part of the Job Finnish workers cross the Russian border for jobs on the Saimaa Canal. Geography Int'l Relations Trade
September 30, 2025 Is Russia Closing the Tab? Vodka and cognac sales have fallen significantly due to restrictions on alcohol purchases across Russia. Business Economy Food & Drink Government Law Trade
March 24, 2025 Flying on Russian Fuel? State edia claims Latvian-state airline is purchasing fuel from Russia. The company denies it. Business Int'l Relations Politics Trade Transportation War
February 20, 2024 Russia Faces Banana Deficit A pro-Ukrainian arms exchange between Ecuador and the United States has led to a steep decrease in banana imports to Russia. Agriculture Int'l Relations Trade
January 16, 2024 Wildberries: Where There's Smoke, There's Fire A mysterious fire erupted at one of Wildberries's largest warehouses, costing billions of rubles in damages. Business Economy St. Petersburg Trade
December 17, 2023 Long, Long Repair It can take up to a year to get auto parts in Russia, due to Western sanctions. Economy Trade War
August 19, 2023 Ukraine's "War and Art" Database Ukraine unveils an art database tied to sanctioned Russians. Art Government Trade War
July 11, 2023 How Low Can it Go? The ruble is falling fast. Can it go still lower? Economy Government Int'l Relations Trade War
June 07, 2023 Sanctioning Iran Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for sanctioning Iran for 50 years for supplying Russia with drones. Int'l Relations Military News Politics Trade War