Russia’s increase of value-added tax to 22 percent at the start of 2026 has accelerated consumer price growth and intensified inflation concerns, according to the Central Bank and government officials
The number of foreign nationals living in Russia has fallen by around 10 percent over the past year, reaching 5.7 million by early 2026 amid sweeping changes to migration policy.
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In an interview with a French TV channel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described a frozen front line as a major concession, warned of catastrophic consequences if Russia prevails, and disclosed official military casualty figures.
