Russia is betting the survival of its economy on the seas, thanks to hundreds of ships operating in the shadows to sustain exports despite a tightening noose of sanctions. Except that this concept is becoming increasingly expensive to implement!
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Russia’s Shadow Fleet Keeps Economy Afloat Amid Tightening Sanctions
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Strike hits Cherepovets-Azot ammonia plant in Russia
Reportedly, this is a strike on Cherepovets-Azot plant in Cherepovets, Russia.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 13 avril 2026
Looks like two ammonia workshops were hit.
The plant produces about 6% of the total ammonia produced in Russia. pic.twitter.com/ATgCUxWeQlReportedly, this is a strike on Cherepovets-Azot plant in Cherepovets, Russia. Looks like two ammonia workshops were hit. The plant produces about 6% of the total ammonia produced in Russia.
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Evacuation of a wounded Ukrainian soldier
❗️Evacuation of a wounded 🇺🇦Ukrainian soldier using ground drones. Ground drones are being used more and more on the front lines. pic.twitter.com/ukBGV9rDrV
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 13 avril 2026Evacuation of a wounded Ukrainian soldier using ground drones. Ground drones are being used more and more on the front lines.
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Russia Paid $130B Extra for Western-Replaced Goods Since 2022
Latvia's intelligence agency SAB published what Russia's own economists write when no one outside is watching. Between 2022 and 2025, Russia spent an additional $130 billion to buy goods it had previously sourced cheaply from the West. Its internal forecasts project $136 billion
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Kremlin Congratulates Magyar on Hungary Election Victory
Peskov congratulated Péter Magyar on his election victory in Hungary.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 13 avril 2026
Putin's spokesman said the Kremlin wishes to continue "pragmatic engagement" with Hungary's new leadership. Peskov noted that Russia is interested in "building good relations with Hungary, as well as with all… https://t.co/bRHHiADfT4 pic.twitter.com/tP8su5y89oPeskov congratulated Péter Magyar on his election victory in Hungary. Putin's spokesman said the Kremlin wishes to continue "pragmatic engagement" with Hungary's new leadership. Peskov noted that Russia is interested in "building good relations with Hungary, as well as with all
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Ukrainian Soldiers’ Families Unveil Pietà in Italy
Relatives of fallen Ukrainian soldiers unveil the art installation 'Pietà' in Italy
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Ukrainian Drones Strike PhosAgro Chemical Plant in Cherepovets
❗️🇷🇺Cherepovets, Vologda region. Today, 🇺🇦Ukrainian kamikaze drones attacked the PhosAgro chemical plant. According to preliminary information, there were at least two hits. pic.twitter.com/L2qfBOWufD
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 13 avril 2026Cherepovets, Vologda region. Today, Ukrainian kamikaze drones attacked the PhosAgro chemical plant. According to preliminary information, there were at least two hits.
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Election Day in University-Rosedale, Scarborough Southwest and Terrebonne
Today is Election Day in University—Rosedale, Scarborough Southwest, and Terrebonne.
Your voice matters — so don’t forget to get out and vote. Polls are open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. -
Election Day in University-Rosedale, Scarborough, and Terrebonne
It's election day in University—Rosedale, Scarborough-Sud-Ouest, and Terrebonne. Your voice matters, so don't forget to go vote. The polling stations will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Attacks mainly target Ukrainian border villages
Ukrainian settlements at the border with Russia are mainly under attack now.