Ukraine has received two Phantom MK-1 humanoid robots for testing at the front
Ukraine has received two Phantom MK-1 humanoid robots for testing at the front. They are planned to be used for reconnaissance, equipment delivery, and work in shelters.
In Russia, thousands of doctors, teachers, and public sector workers are being laid off due to a “hole” in the budget
Budget organizations in Russia, including hospitals and educational institutions, carried out a major wave of layoffs at the end of 2025. As Vedomosti reports, citing data from Rosstat, in the fourth quarter, 4,900 employees of the public administration sector, 4,600 people in the healthcare and social services system, and 3,800 teachers lost their jobs. The total number…
Oil production in Russia fell for the third consecutive month
The average daily oil production in Russia in February was 390,000 barrels below the quota allocated to the country under the OPEC+ agreement. This happened because production decreased for the third consecutive month amid tightened sanctions, reduced purchases by India, and record discounts on Russian raw materials. Russian companies last month extracted an average of…
Russians have seen a tens-percent increase in dental service prices
In most major Russian cities, the cost of dental appointments has risen sharply since the middle of last year. In Moscow, prices have increased by an average of 48% — from 1,352 to 1,996 rubles, and in St. Petersburg, the increase was 27% — from 1,182 to 1,509 rubles. Significant growth has also been recorded…
Russians’ uncollectible debts on loans increased by a third over the year and exceeded 2.4 trillion rubles
By the end of 2025, Russians’ uncollectible debts on loans exceeded 2.4 trillion rubles, having increased by a third over the year. They accounted for almost 7% of banks’ retail credit portfolio, compared to 5.7% a year earlier. At the same time, Russians’ total debt to financial organizations increased by 1.1 trillion rubles over the…
Russians have increased their purchases of talismans against the evil eye by 120%
Russians continue to buy esoteric paraphernalia on marketplaces. According to data from the martech company First Data, which are cited by “Vedomosti”, in the first two months of 2026, the demand for talismans against the evil eye and other amulets soared by 120% compared to January-February 2025. Most (97%) of such purchases are made by…