Russian industry

Russian sanction-busting scheme uncovered in Finland

Finnish law enforcement authorities are wrapping up an investigation into a large-scale scheme to circumvent EU sanctions that may have been used to supply Russia with equipment for heavy industry, Ukrainian outlet Guild Hall reported on Sept. 15.

16 September, 02:27 AM

EU plans to sanction record 1,600 companies tied to Moscow — report

The European Union plans to impose sanctions on more than 1,600 companies that are enabling Russia’s war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on July 28, citing people familiar with the matter.

28 July, 08:44 PM

Russian industry, finance face mass bankruptcies

The financial situation of medium and large enterprises in the Russian Federation continued to deteriorate in 2025, revealing mounting imbalances within the corporate sector, Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service (FISU) reported on Feb. 15.

16 February, 10:44 AM

Explosions, fire at chemical plant in Russia’s Bashkortostan

A powerful explosion at the Avangard chemical plant in Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan ignited a large fire, Russian Telegram channels Baza, Shot, and Astra reported on Oct. 17.

17 October 2025, 11:47 PM

Soviet-era stockpiles near depletion as Russia ramps up armor repairs

Russia continues to rely on restoring old Soviet-era armored vehicles to replenish its battlefield losses, according to new analysis by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) published on June 26.

27 June 2025, 10:03 AM

Russian metallurgy and chemicals still 98% dependent on foreign software

Russian metallurgical, chemical, and fuel and energy companies are still 98% dependent on foreign software, The Moscow Times reported on Oct. 3.

3 October 2024, 06:31 PM

Russian coal industry profit drops by 93% amid sanctions and loss of clients – The Moscow Times

The profit of the Russian coal industry, one of the largest raw materials industries in the economy, fell by 93%, or 15 times, over the year, The Moscow Times reported on June 27 with reference to Rosstat data.

28 June 2024, 11:18 PM

PM Mishustin unhappy with Russian-assembled car's Chinese steering wheel, calls for change

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin leveled scathing criticism at his country's automotive industry, lambasting its inability to produce even basic components like steering wheels domestically, according to a video circulated on X on May 21.

22 May 2024, 04:25 PM

Russian official seeks porn ban to protect children from terrorism - video

A Russian Interior Ministry official has called for a ban on the porn industry, claiming it is a conduit for recruiting children into terrorism, Telegram channel Sota reported on April 23.

24 April 2024, 01:34 PM

Ukraine's long-range drones deliver economic blow to Russian industry

Ukraine has stepped up its technological game, now producing drones capable of flying more than a thousand kilometers, said Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a recent interview with the German newspaper Die Welt on April 1.

2 April 2024, 01:53 PM

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