Russia’s Auto Market continues to collapse, with June truck sales down -66%
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Russia’s Auto Market continues to collapse, with June truck sales down -66%

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Russia’s domestic auto industry is showing sharp signs of contraction, with new data revealing a steep decline in vehicle sales across all segments—a worrying indicator of deepening economic distress. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, sales of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in June 2025 plummeted by 27.5% compared to the same month last year, totaling just 96,744 units.

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As US cuts aid to Ukraine, Trump’s statements at NATO proven to be mere theater
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As US cuts aid to Ukraine, Trump’s statements at NATO proven to be mere theater

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Just four days after Donald Trump stood alongside NATO leaders in The Hague, reaffirming transatlantic unity and pledging to “look into” more Patriot systems for Ukraine, his administration quietly suspended key U.S. weapons shipments to Kyiv—without notifying Ukraine or NATO allies. The decision, led by the Pentagon, halted deliveries of Patriot interceptors, HIMARS rockets, and Stinger missiles.

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Russian government vows rescue as Collapse of Steel Industry Accelerates
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Russian government vows rescue as Collapse of Steel Industry Accelerates

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Russia’s steel sector is facing mounting pressure from a combination of collapsing domestic demand and hostile export conditions, prompting officials to promise sweeping support measures in a bid to stabilize one of the country’s most critical industrial sectors.

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Leaked Agreement on Zangezur Corridor Signals Russia’s Waning Grip on South Caucasus
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Leaked Agreement on Zangezur Corridor Signals Russia’s Waning Grip on South Caucasus

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A tentative agreement reported between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye on the long‑debated Zangezur Corridor marks a watershed moment in the South Caucasus—crystallizing a shift in regional power dynamics as Russia grapples with a faltering economy, its war in Ukraine, and diminishing influence.

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As Russia Escalates Attacks on Civilians, U.S. Halts Key Weapons Shipment to Ukraine
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As Russia Escalates Attacks on Civilians, U.S. Halts Key Weapons Shipment to Ukraine

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At a moment when Russia is intensifying its assault on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, the United States has abruptly paused a critical shipment of advanced weapons to Kyiv—raising alarm in Ukraine and sending a chilling signal to the Kremlin. According to NBC News, the Pentagon has temporarily halted the transfer of key munitions, including Patriot interceptors, precision-guided GMLRS missile systems, Howitzer shells, and anti-aircraft Stingers, amid concerns about the state of U.S.

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Russian Auto Industry Faces 40% Collapse Without Urgent Support
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Russian Auto Industry Faces 40% Collapse Without Urgent Support

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Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has sounded the alarm over a potential 40% collapse in the domestic automobile market by the end of 2025. Speaking at a Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy meeting, Industry Minister Anton Alikhanov confirmed that the ministry is preparing urgent measures to stabilize the sector amid a steep downturn driven by soaring interest rates and shrinking access to consumer credit.

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Russia’s June Industrial Output collapses at worst rate since the invasion
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Russia’s June Industrial Output collapses at worst rate since the invasion

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Russia’s manufacturing sector shrank sharply in June, with output, new orders, and exports all declining at a rate not seen since the initial shock of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The latest S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 47.5 from 50.2 in May, signaling a steep contraction in industrial activity and underscoring growing strain in the Russian economy.

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Kremlin attempts to bail out Russian coal industry as Energy Ministry warns of catastrophe
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Kremlin attempts to bail out Russian coal industry as Energy Ministry warns of catastrophe

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Russia’s coal industry is in deep crisis, with export deliveries turning unprofitable in every direction, according to Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov. In an interview with TASS published on July 1, Islamov confirmed that coal exports from Russia are currently yielding negative margins—whether sent east, west, or south. “The margin is still negative across all routes,” Islamov stated.

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