Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine
In July, Russia's federal budget deficit amounted to 724 billion rubles, and over seven months it reached 6. 5 trillion rubles. War spending is rising despite the economic slowdown.
Rosstandart has banned the sale of a number of Chinese truck models, calling its friendship with China into question. The cost of transportation from China to Moscow has risen from $4,300 to $9,000.
Włodzimierz Czarzasty said that Ukraine's EU membership requires a review of historical aspects, including recognition of the genocide. He emphasized that the EU is about democracy and values, not just financial support.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi convened a meeting with the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council and the Minister of Finance to discuss the funding needs of the Defense Forces. The government is seeking additional resources, including through international assistance.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia had brought air defense systems from different parts of the country to the area around Moscow, creating three rings of protection. He also reported on a Ukrainian operation that inflicted losses of one trillion rubles on the Russian Federation.
Overdue accounts receivable of russian enterprises reached $112. 53 billion, increasing by 9.9% over five months. Intelligence officials say the real scale of non-payments is significantly greater than the official data indicate.
A video is circulating online in which a Toyota driver, while arguing with police, identified himself as an employee of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. The Foreign Intelligence Service officially stated that this citizen is not its employee.
Rustem Umerov, appointed head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, stated his intention to strengthen international cooperation. He plans to implement the President's strategic initiatives, including the Drone Deal and the Freya program.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Rustem Umerov as head of the Foreign Intelligence Service. Ihor Klymenko became the new secretary of the National Security and Defense Council.
President Zelenskyy announced that Rustem Umerov will head the Foreign Intelligence Service. Ihor Klymenko will become the new Secretary of the NSDC.
Russian "Rosatom" failed to complete the construction of a nuclear power plant in India on time. Overdue accounts receivable of Russian companies reached 9 trillion rubles.
As of July, the share of non-residents in Russian OFZs fell to 3%. Intelligence predicts the collapse of the Russian economy due to the lack of foreign capital.
rostec plans to unite aviation assets under the management of Ilyushin Finance Co. Intelligence considers this an attempt to conceal the bankruptcy of individual companies through consolidated reporting.
Three countries from different regions of the world have stated claims against the Russian Federation. This indicates a further loss of Russia's authority on the international stage.
Russian authorities are massively denying students admission to 10th grade, directing them to colleges for the needs of the military industry. In 2025, 62% of graduates went to technical schools, which also limits their deferment from the army.
In russia, about 2. 7 thousand travel companies ceased operations in the first half of 2026, which is 52% more than last year. Demand for package tours decreased by 22-31%, and domestic tourism did not compensate for the losses.
Russia's Ministry of Finance failed for the third time in July to place federal loan bonds, as investors demanded higher yields. This indicates a decline in demand for Russian government debt amid the Kremlin's growing financial needs.
The Russian State Duma is preparing a draft law on automatic blocking of accounts and property of citizens abroad without a court decision. The goal is to intimidate the population and suppress disagreement with Kremlin policy.
The business climate indicator in Russia fell to minus 3. 6 points in June, indicating a predominance of negative expectations among businesses. At the same time, companies' inflation expectations and the number of bankruptcies are growing.
Tajik farmers may cultivate land in Russia for growing oilseeds due to rising logistics costs. Minister Sherali Kabir announced negotiations on a project that will supply raw materials to processing enterprises in Tajikistan.
In Russia, 16. 4 million people (20% of workers) are self-employed, indicating a failure of voluntary payment of contributions to the social fund. In the first quarter, only 9% of the annual plan was received.
From July 1 to July 10, the average price of AI-92 gasoline in Russia rose to 64. 5 rubles per liter. Fuel production covers only 65% of demand due to damage to refineries.
Over the year, the cost of freight transportation in Russia increased by 28. 8%, and over the last month and a half, tariffs jumped another 17.5%. The fuel crisis has led to up to 20% of trucks being idle.
The head of the Polish government welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision regarding relations between the two states. Poland is ready for a serious and friendly dialogue with Ukraine on issues that unite and divide.
The President held a meeting on the Polish direction, agreeing to open all archives of the SBU and the SZR regarding the events in Volyn. It is also planned to increase permits for search and exhumation works.
The Russian authorities have begun fining defense industry enterprises for failing to meet plans for forming air defense units. The plants "Lepse", "Selmash" and "Mayak" have been sanctioned.
In the second quarter of 2026, Russians sharply increased purchases of dollars and euros, demand for foreign currency tripled. The dollar accounted for 68% of applications, and the bet on the yuan did not work.
Due to the discharge of untreated wastewater, the water in the Volga in Samara has turned bright green. The federal project "Revitalization of the Volga" has failed, despite the allocation of nearly 127 billion rubles.
According to the SZR, the number of bachelor's students in Belarus has almost quadrupled since 2020. The authorities compensate for the labor shortage by orienting students toward blue-collar professions.
After the Moscow refinery was taken offline, the Russian authorities are redirecting fuel from regions to the capital to avoid a shortage. In Bashkortostan, gas stations have closed and strategic assets are being sold as a result.