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Russia faces intensifying international isolation as new U.S. and EU sanctions target its energy and banking sectors over the ongoing war. Domestically, inflation surges to 8.5%, with food prices rising sharply. Meanwhile, Moscow reports record grain harvests, positioning Russia as a key wheat exporter despite global trade restrictions.
Political News
President reshuffles his security council, replacing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu with economist Andrei Belousov in a move seen as prioritizing wartime economic stability. Opposition figures report increased crackdowns, with new laws criminalizing "discrediting the military" expanded to include criticism of volunteer battalions. Protests erupt in Dagestan over military conscription policies, met with swift police suppression.
Election News
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2024 Presidential election aftermath: Putin’s victory (87% claimed turnout) faces allegations of fraud from independent monitors.
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Regional elections (September): Pro-Kremlin candidates dominate nominations as opposition groups are barred.
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Rumors of constitutional changes circulate, potentially extending presidential term limits further.
Legal News
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Alexei Navalny’s associates sentenced to prison in absentia for "extremism."
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New censorship laws require VPN providers to register with Roskomnadzor or face blocks.
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Foreign agent designations expand to include environmental and cultural NGOs.
Entertainment News
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State-backed war film The Battle for Donetsk tops box offices amid propaganda push.
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Eurovision ban: Russia excluded from 2025 contest, prompting Kremlin-sponsored music awards.
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Bolshoi Theatre premieres Patriotic Suite, a ballet glorifying Russian military history.
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⚽ Football: Russia excluded from 2026 World Cup qualifiers; domestic league attendance drops.
���� Hockey: Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) loses international players due to sanctions.
���� Olympics: Russian athletes permitted to compete in Paris as neutrals under strict IOC rules.
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Mon 1 Jul: ☀️ 28°C – Sunny (Moscow)
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Tue 2 Jul: ����️ 22°C – Thunderstorms (St. Pete)
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Wed 3 Jul: ����️ 30°C – Heatwave (Sochi)
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Thu 4 Jul: ����️ 25°C – Scattered showers
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Fri 5 Jul: ☀️ 27°C – Humid
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Sat 6 Jul: ⛈️ 23°C – Severe storms
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Sun 7 Jul: ����️ 26°C – Breezy
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Russia’s domestic policies grow more repressive as the war drains resources and international pressure mounts. The Kremlin leans into nationalist propaganda while silencing dissent, even as economic cracks widen. ��������
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