Entities from Russia
176 entities tracked across Lowdown briefings.
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Alexander NovakRussian Deputy PM for energy; OPEC+ envoy and key voice on sanctions-hit output.
Russian Deputy PM for energy; OPEC+ envoy and key voice on sanctions-hit output.
Alexei LikhachevCEO of Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear corporation; proposed three options for Iran uranium transfer.
CEO of Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear corporation; proposed three options for Iran uranium transfer.
Alexei MordashovChairman of Severstal, one of Russia's largest steel producers; one of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs.
Chairman of Severstal, one of Russia's largest steel producers; one of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs.
Andrei BelousovRussian Defence Minister; named alongside Gerasimov in Putin's Easter ceasefire order.
Russian Defence Minister; named alongside Gerasimov in Putin's Easter ceasefire order.Azizjon MamashoyevIndividual designated by OFAC as operator of Advance Security Solutions and node in the Operation Zero exploit broker network.
Individual designated by OFAC as operator of Advance Security Solutions and node in the Operation Zero exploit broker network.
Dmitry MedvedevFormer Russian president and PM; deputy Security Council chair; Putin's Iran funeral envoy.
Former Russian president and PM; deputy Security Council chair; Putin's Iran funeral envoy.
Dmitry PeskovRussia's chief spokesman: the Kremlin's voice on war, diplomacy, and denial.
Russia's chief spokesman: the Kremlin's voice on war, diplomacy, and denial.
Igor SechinCEO of Rosneft since 2012; his son Ivan was designated by OFAC on 28 May 2026.
CEO of Rosneft since 2012; his son Ivan was designated by OFAC on 28 May 2026.
Kirill DmitrievHead of Russian Direct Investment Fund; Putin's back-channel to Washington on sanctions and prisoner swaps.
Head of Russian Direct Investment Fund; Putin's back-channel to Washington on sanctions and prisoner swaps.
LavrovRussia's Foreign Minister since 2004; present at Kremlin's reception of Iran's Araghchi on 25-26 April 2026.
Russia's Foreign Minister since 2004; present at Kremlin's reception of Iran's Araghchi on 25-26 April 2026.Marina VasanovichRussian individual designated by OFAC as Sergey Zelenyuk's assistant and node in the Operation Zero exploit broker network.
Russian individual designated by OFAC as Sergey Zelenyuk's assistant and node in the Operation Zero exploit broker network.Mykhalio Petrovich ChudnovetsRussian national charged with laundering over $70m in ransomware proceeds through cryptocurrency exchange E-Note from 2017.
Russian national charged with laundering over $70m in ransomware proceeds through cryptocurrency exchange E-Note from 2017.
Oleg DeripaskaFormer Rusal controlling shareholder; OFAC-designated 2018; forced out in sanctions settlement.
Former Rusal controlling shareholder; OFAC-designated 2018; forced out in sanctions settlement.Oleg KucherovRussian individual and suspected Trickbot operator designated by OFAC as part of the Operation Zero exploit broker network.
Russian individual and suspected Trickbot operator designated by OFAC as part of the Operation Zero exploit broker network.
Ramzan KadyrovHead of the Chechen Republic; featured in Putin's weekly calendar for the week of 3-11 April 2026.
Head of the Chechen Republic; featured in Putin's weekly calendar for the week of 3-11 April 2026.
Roman TrotsenkoRussian billionaire and founder of Aeon Group, a diversified conglomerate; known for candid public commentary on Russia's economy.
Russian billionaire and founder of Aeon Group, a diversified conglomerate; known for candid public commentary on Russia's economy.Sergei SobyaninMayor of Moscow since 2010; confirmed 26 Ukrainian drones intercepted over Moscow on 9 May 2026.
Mayor of Moscow since 2010; confirmed 26 Ukrainian drones intercepted over Moscow on 9 May 2026.Sergei TsivilyovRussian Energy Minister who confirmed second oil tanker loading for Cuba
Russian Energy Minister who confirmed second oil tanker loading for Cuba
Sergey VakulenkoCarnegie Endowment energy analyst specialising in Russian petroleum economics and refinery strike effects.
Carnegie Endowment energy analyst specialising in Russian petroleum economics and refinery strike effects.Sergey ZelenyukRussian exploit broker; operator of Matrix LLC (Operation Zero), OFAC-sanctioned April 2026 for trafficking US government zero-days.
Russian exploit broker; operator of Matrix LLC (Operation Zero), OFAC-sanctioned April 2026 for trafficking US government zero-days.
Timur ShagivaleevDirector of Alabuga Polytech factory who stated the facility now produces nine times its original Geran-2 target.
Director of Alabuga Polytech factory who stated the facility now produces nine times its original Geran-2 target.
Vagit AlekperovFounder of Lukoil, delisted from the EU's 21st sanctions package after Bulgaria cited litigation exposure.
Founder of Lukoil, delisted from the EU's 21st sanctions package after Bulgaria cited litigation exposure.
Valery GerasimovChief of the Russian General Staff; ordered halt to combat for the 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire.
Chief of the Russian General Staff; ordered halt to combat for the 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire.
Vladimir MedinskyPutin's chief negotiator; led Russia's delegation at Istanbul Rounds 1 and 2.
Putin's chief negotiator; led Russia's delegation at Istanbul Rounds 1 and 2.
Vladimir PutinPresident of Russia since 1999; central to both Ukraine war diplomacy and Iran's post-Khamenei realignment.
President of Russia since 1999; central to both Ukraine war diplomacy and Iran's post-Khamenei realignment.
Vyacheslav NikonovState Duma Foreign Affairs chair; led sanctioned delegation to US Congress in March.
State Duma Foreign Affairs chair; led sanctioned delegation to US Congress in March.
Yuri UshakovPutin's foreign-policy aide; publicly confirmed Trump 'actively supported' the Victory Day ceasefire proposal.
Putin's foreign-policy aide; publicly confirmed Trump 'actively supported' the Victory Day ceasefire proposal.Organisations
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Advance Security SolutionsExploit brokerage operated by Azizjon Mamashoyev and designated by OFAC as part of the Operation Zero network.
Exploit brokerage operated by Azizjon Mamashoyev and designated by OFAC as part of the Operation Zero network.
AeonRussian diversified industrial conglomerate founded by billionaire Roman Trotsenko; ports, airports, Arctic logistics.
Russian diversified industrial conglomerate founded by billionaire Roman Trotsenko; ports, airports, Arctic logistics.
Afipsky refineryOne of southern Russia's largest oil refineries, located in Krasnodar Krai. Processes approximately 6.25 million tonnes of crude oil annually, roughly 2% of Russia's national refining output. Struck by Ukrainian drones on 14 March 2026 as part of a sustained fuel interdiction campaign.
One of southern Russia's largest oil refineries, located in Krasnodar Krai. Processes approximately 6.25 million tonnes of crude oil annually, roughly 2% of Russia's national refining output. Struck by Ukrainian drones on 14 March 2026 as part of a sustained fuel interdiction campaign.
Alabuga PolytechRussian technical college attached to the Geran-2 drone assembly complex in Tatarstan; recruiting an unmanned-systems brigade via Telegram since mid-April 2026.
Russian technical college attached to the Geran-2 drone assembly complex in Tatarstan; recruiting an unmanned-systems brigade via Telegram since mid-April 2026.
Almaz-AnteyRussia's state-owned air defence manufacturer; makes S-400, S-500, Buk, Tor; sanctioned by EU and US.
Russia's state-owned air defence manufacturer; makes S-400, S-500, Buk, Tor; sanctioned by EU and US.
ALPHVRussian-affiliated ransomware-as-a-service group; two IR professionals pleaded guilty in 2026 to using ALPHV to extort US victims.
Russian-affiliated ransomware-as-a-service group; two IR professionals pleaded guilty in 2026 to using ALPHV to extort US victims.
APT28Russian GRU military intelligence cyber unit; attributed with DNS-hijacking home routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials.
Russian GRU military intelligence cyber unit; attributed with DNS-hijacking home routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials.
Avratek OOOMoscow-based aviation-transport firm whose finance head and an employee were OFAC-designated for IRGC weapons procurement.
Moscow-based aviation-transport firm whose finance head and an employee were OFAC-designated for IRGC weapons procurement.
BashneftRosneft-owned Russian oil producer designated in EU's 20th sanctions package on 23 April 2026.
Rosneft-owned Russian oil producer designated in EU's 20th sanctions package on 23 April 2026.
Boris Yeltsin Presidential LibrarySt Petersburg archive and cultural centre; the venue where Araghchi met Putin on 27 April 2026.
St Petersburg archive and cultural centre; the venue where Araghchi met Putin on 27 April 2026.
EADailyRussian online news outlet based in St Petersburg; tier-3 sourcing for TurkStream flow data.
Russian online news outlet based in St Petersburg; tier-3 sourcing for TurkStream flow data.
E-NoteCryptocurrency exchange seized by FBI and BKA for laundering $70m+ in ransomware proceeds since 2017.
Cryptocurrency exchange seized by FBI and BKA for laundering $70m+ in ransomware proceeds since 2017.
Eurasian Economic UnionRussia-led trade bloc linking Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan; relevant to Kazakh crude transit dispute.
Russia-led trade bloc linking Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan; relevant to Kazakh crude transit dispute.
FSB Centre 16A unit of Russia's FSB domestic security service attributed with an SNMP-based router-hijacking campaign.
A unit of Russia's FSB domestic security service attributed with an SNMP-based router-hijacking campaign.
FSB Star BlizzardFSB cyber unit using QR-code social engineering to compromise messaging accounts of journalists, lawyers and politicians.
FSB cyber unit using QR-code social engineering to compromise messaging accounts of journalists, lawyers and politicians.
GazpromRussian state gas major; sole remaining pipeline supplier to Central Europe via TurkStream.
Russian state gas major; sole remaining pipeline supplier to Central Europe via TurkStream.
Gazprom Neftekhim SalavatBashkortostan petrochemical complex operated by Gazprom, struck by Ukraine in July 2026.
Bashkortostan petrochemical complex operated by Gazprom, struck by Ukraine in July 2026.
Gorky pumping stationDruzhba pipeline pump station near Nizhny Novgorod struck by Ukrainian drones after pipeline was reopened.
Druzhba pipeline pump station near Nizhny Novgorod struck by Ukrainian drones after pipeline was reopened.
Granit enterpriseRussian military air-defence repair facility in Sevastopol, destroyed by Ukrainian drones in March 2026.
Russian military air-defence repair facility in Sevastopol, destroyed by Ukrainian drones in March 2026.
Indian Embassy MoscowThe Indian Embassy in Moscow is India's diplomatic mission to Russia, which confirmed the death of an Indian national at an oil-refinery construction site during Ukraine's 17 May 2026 drone barrage.
The Indian Embassy in Moscow is India's diplomatic mission to Russia, which confirmed the death of an Indian national at an oil-refinery construction site during Ukraine's 17 May 2026 drone barrage.
InterfaxRussian news agency; reported March 2026 TurkStream Europe-line deliveries up 21% year-on-year.
Russian news agency; reported March 2026 TurkStream Europe-line deliveries up 21% year-on-year.
Kirishi refineryKINEF refinery near St Petersburg processing 6.6% of Russian output; forced offline.
KINEF refinery near St Petersburg processing 6.6% of Russian output; forced offline.
Kremniy ElRussian military microelectronics plant in Bryansk; struck by Storm Shadow in March.
Russian military microelectronics plant in Bryansk; struck by Storm Shadow in March.
LAUNDRY BEARLAUNDRY BEAR is a Russian state-supported cyber actor, also tracked as Void Blizzard, CL-STA-1114, TA488 and UNK_PitStop.
LAUNDRY BEAR is a Russian state-supported cyber actor, also tracked as Void Blizzard, CL-STA-1114, TA488 and UNK_PitStop.
LockBit5Rebuilt post-Cronos iteration of the LockBit ransomware platform; active with sustained victim postings in April 2026.
Rebuilt post-Cronos iteration of the LockBit ransomware platform; active with sustained victim postings in April 2026.
LukoilRussia's largest private oil company; ISAB sale pending as OFAC licence rolls to 25 July.
Russia's largest private oil company; ISAB sale pending as OFAC licence rolls to 25 July.
Lukoil-NizhegorodnefteorgsintezLukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez is the Lukoil subsidiary operating the Kstovo refinery in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.
Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez is the Lukoil subsidiary operating the Kstovo refinery in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.
Matrix LLCRussian LLC operated by Sergey Zelenyuk as the corporate vehicle for Operation Zero exploit brokerage, sanctioned by OFAC in April 2026.
Russian LLC operated by Sergey Zelenyuk as the corporate vehicle for Operation Zero exploit brokerage, sanctioned by OFAC in April 2026.
Moscow ExchangeRussia's main stock exchange, whose index has fallen for 17 straight weeks.
Russia's main stock exchange, whose index has fallen for 17 straight weeks.
Moscow TimesIndependent Russian-language newspaper, Amsterdam-based since 2022, banned in Russia as foreign agent.
Independent Russian-language newspaper, Amsterdam-based since 2022, banned in Russia as foreign agent.
NovatekRussia's largest independent natural gas producer. Operates the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project in the Russian Arctic.
Russia's largest independent natural gas producer. Operates the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project in the Russian Arctic.
Operation ZeroRussian exploit brokerage operating as Matrix LLC; OFAC-sanctioned April 2026 for acquiring stolen US government zero-days.
Russian exploit brokerage operating as Matrix LLC; OFAC-sanctioned April 2026 for acquiring stolen US government zero-days.
RasperiaInvestment firm linked to sanctioned aluminium magnate Oleg Deripaska, whose EU delisting Austria has demanded to compensate Raiffeisen Bank International.
Investment firm linked to sanctioned aluminium magnate Oleg Deripaska, whose EU delisting Austria has demanded to compensate Raiffeisen Bank International.
RDIFRussia's sovereign wealth fund; CEO Kirill Dmitriev lobbying against Western oil sanctions in March 2026.
Russia's sovereign wealth fund; CEO Kirill Dmitriev lobbying against Western oil sanctions in March 2026.
RosatomRussia's state nuclear corporation; Bushehr operator and diplomatic circuit-breaker on Iran's enriched uranium deadlock.
Russia's state nuclear corporation; Bushehr operator and diplomatic circuit-breaker on Iran's enriched uranium deadlock.
RosneftRussia's largest state-controlled oil producer; under active OFAC SDN designation since April 2026.
Russia's largest state-controlled oil producer; under active OFAC SDN designation since April 2026.
RosstatRussia's Federal State Statistics Service, which published the aviation output data showing 117% YoY growth in April 2026.
Russia's Federal State Statistics Service, which published the aviation output data showing 117% YoY growth in April 2026.
RostekhnadzorRussia's nuclear and industrial safety regulator; issued 10-year operating licences for ZNPP units 1 and 2 on 2 April 2026.
Russia's nuclear and industrial safety regulator; issued 10-year operating licences for ZNPP units 1 and 2 on 2 April 2026.
RUBxRussian ruble-pegged stablecoin banned under EU 20th sanctions package alongside the digital rouble.
Russian ruble-pegged stablecoin banned under EU 20th sanctions package alongside the digital rouble.
RusalRussia's largest aluminium producer; 2018 OFAC designation is the Hengli precedent.
Russia's largest aluminium producer; 2018 OFAC designation is the Hengli precedent.
Russia National Wealth FundRussia's sovereign wealth fund; liquid assets down 60% from pre-invasion as war spending accelerates.
Russia's sovereign wealth fund; liquid assets down 60% from pre-invasion as war spending accelerates.
Russian Emergency Situations MinistryRussian federal ministry responsible for civil defence and disaster response.
Russian federal ministry responsible for civil defence and disaster response.
Russian Finance MinistryRussian federal agency managing state finances; published data showing oil revenues down 38% year-on-year in 2026.
Russian federal agency managing state finances; published data showing oil revenues down 38% year-on-year in 2026.
Russian Ministry of DefenceRussia's MoD; central channel for propaganda milestones and strategic battlefield communiqués.
Russia's MoD; central channel for propaganda milestones and strategic battlefield communiqués.
SeverstalOne of Russia's largest integrated steel and mining companies.
One of Russia's largest integrated steel and mining companies.
SlavneftRussian oil producer jointly owned by Rosneft and Gazprom Neft; designated in EU 20th sanctions package.
Russian oil producer jointly owned by Rosneft and Gazprom Neft; designated in EU 20th sanctions package.
SovcomflotRussia's state tanker operator; its Universal vessel abandoned Cuba's fuel run on 26 May 2026, leaving 270,000 bbl undelivered.
Russia's state tanker operator; its Universal vessel abandoned Cuba's fuel run on 26 May 2026, leaving 270,000 bbl undelivered.
Space Research Institute RASRussian planetary science institute; built the LILEM instrument flying on China's Chang'e 7.
Russian planetary science institute; built the LILEM instrument flying on China's Chang'e 7.
Sputnik GlobeRussian state-owned international news agency; part of Rossiya Segodnya.
Russian state-owned international news agency; part of Rossiya Segodnya.
State DumaLower house of Russian parliament; delegation visited US Congress under sanctions.
Lower house of Russian parliament; delegation visited US Congress under sanctions.
TASSRussia's primary state news agency; official conduit for Kremlin diplomatic and military announcements.
Russia's primary state news agency; official conduit for Kremlin diplomatic and military announcements.
TransneftRussian state pipeline monopoly controlling 70,000 km of oil trunk lines.
Russian state pipeline monopoly controlling 70,000 km of oil trunk lines.
TrickbotRussian-speaking cybercrime group behind banking malware and ransomware delivery infrastructure; member identified in Operation Zero network.
Russian-speaking cybercrime group behind banking malware and ransomware delivery infrastructure; member identified in Operation Zero network.
WildberriesRussia's largest e-commerce company, whose Elektrostal and Kotovsk logistics hubs were struck by Ukrainian drones in July 2026.
Russia's largest e-commerce company, whose Elektrostal and Kotovsk logistics hubs were struck by Ukrainian drones in July 2026.
Zvezda ShipyardRussian Far East shipyard building Arc7 LNG carriers domestically as Western dry-dock access closes.
Russian Far East shipyard building Arc7 LNG carriers domestically as Western dry-dock access closes.Nations & Places
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AlabugaRussia's Tatarstan drone factory mass-producing Shahed-136s for the Ukraine front and re-export to Iran.
Russia's Tatarstan drone factory mass-producing Shahed-136s for the Ukraine front and re-export to Iran.
Bolshaya Izhora naval arsenalRussian naval munitions arsenal at Bolshaya Izhora, Gulf of Finland; struck in the June 2026 Kronstadt drone wave.
Russian naval munitions arsenal at Bolshaya Izhora, Gulf of Finland; struck in the June 2026 Kronstadt drone wave.
BryanskRussian oblast bordering Ukraine; home to the Kremniy El microelectronics plant struck in March 2026.
Russian oblast bordering Ukraine; home to the Kremniy El microelectronics plant struck in March 2026.
ChapayevskRussian city in Samara Oblast; home to Promsintez explosives factory struck March 2026.
Russian city in Samara Oblast; home to Promsintez explosives factory struck March 2026.
ChechnyaRussian North Caucasus republic led by Kadyrov; forces deployed to Ukraine since 2022.
Russian North Caucasus republic led by Kadyrov; forces deployed to Ukraine since 2022.
DagestanRussian republic in the North Caucasus; featured in Putin's April 2026 calendar due to flooding.
Russian republic in the North Caucasus; featured in Putin's April 2026 calendar due to flooding.
Kaleykino oil pumping stationCrude oil pumping station on the Druzhba pipeline near Almetyevsk in Tatarstan, Russia.
Crude oil pumping station on the Druzhba pipeline near Almetyevsk in Tatarstan, Russia.
KaliningradRussian exclave city on the Baltic Sea.
Russian exclave city on the Baltic Sea.
Kapotnya refineryThe Kapotnya refinery is a major oil refinery in south-east Moscow that supplies approximately 40% of the Moscow region's refined fuel; it was struck by Ukrainian drones on 18 June 2026 and temporarily shut down.
The Kapotnya refinery is a major oil refinery in south-east Moscow that supplies approximately 40% of the Moscow region's refined fuel; it was struck by Ukrainian drones on 18 June 2026 and temporarily shut down.
KazanRussian city where Energy Minister Tsivilyov confirmed Cuba-bound tanker loading
Russian city where Energy Minister Tsivilyov confirmed Cuba-bound tanker loading
KirishiLeningrad Oblast city hosting a major Surgutneftegas refinery, targeted in Ukraine's 2026 refinery campaign.
Leningrad Oblast city hosting a major Surgutneftegas refinery, targeted in Ukraine's 2026 refinery campaign.
Krasnodar KraiSouthern Russian region bordering the Black Sea; hub of Ukraine's deep-strike energy campaign and the primary corridor to Crimea.
Southern Russian region bordering the Black Sea; hub of Ukraine's deep-strike energy campaign and the primary corridor to Crimea.
KronstadtRussian naval fortress island in the Gulf of Finland near St Petersburg; home base of the Baltic Fleet.
Russian naval fortress island in the Gulf of Finland near St Petersburg; home base of the Baltic Fleet.
Kstovo refineryLukoil-operated refinery in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast; one of Russia's largest, repeatedly struck by Ukrainian drones in 2026.
Lukoil-operated refinery in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast; one of Russia's largest, repeatedly struck by Ukrainian drones in 2026.
KurskRussian oblast bordering Ukraine; site of Ukraine's August 2024 cross-border incursion.
Russian oblast bordering Ukraine; site of Ukraine's August 2024 cross-border incursion.
LabinskCity in Krasnodar Krai, southern Russia; its oil depot was destroyed by Ukrainian drones in March 2026, roughly 500 km behind the front line.
City in Krasnodar Krai, southern Russia; its oil depot was destroyed by Ukrainian drones in March 2026, roughly 500 km behind the front line.
MoscowCapital of Russia; seat of the Kremlin directing the war in Ukraine and Moscow's parallel role as Iran's logistics partner.
Capital of Russia; seat of the Kremlin directing the war in Ukraine and Moscow's parallel role as Iran's logistics partner.
Moscow OblastRegion surrounding Moscow, hit by Ukraine's largest-ever 1,000-drone barrage in May 2026.
Region surrounding Moscow, hit by Ukraine's largest-ever 1,000-drone barrage in May 2026.
MurmanskRussian Arctic port; became primary oil export " "hub after Baltic terminal shutdowns in March 2026.
Russian Arctic port; became primary oil export " "hub after Baltic terminal shutdowns in March 2026.
Neste terminal, LomonosovFinnish-owned oil terminal at Lomonosov near St Petersburg; hit in the June 2026 Kronstadt drone wave.
Finnish-owned oil terminal at Lomonosov near St Petersburg; hit in the June 2026 Kronstadt drone wave.
Nizhny NovgorodRussia's fifth-largest city; home to the Gorky pumping station struck by Ukrainian drones in April 2026.
Russia's fifth-largest city; home to the Gorky pumping station struck by Ukrainian drones in April 2026.
NovorossiyskRussia's largest Black Sea port and primary CPC crude export terminal; struck by Ukrainian drones in April 2026 despite US warnings.
Russia's largest Black Sea port and primary CPC crude export terminal; struck by Ukrainian drones in April 2026 despite US warnings.
Petergofskaya oil depotRussian oil fuel depot near Peterhof, St Petersburg; struck in the June 2026 Kronstadt drone wave.
Russian oil fuel depot near Peterhof, St Petersburg; struck in the June 2026 Kronstadt drone wave.
Port KavkazRussian ferry port on the Kerch Strait; key Crimea supply link and petroleum complex, struck 14 March and 20 June 2026.
Russian ferry port on the Kerch Strait; key Crimea supply link and petroleum complex, struck 14 March and 20 June 2026.
PortovayaRussian Baltic Sea LNG liquefaction facility; origin of the sanctioned Kunpeng cargo.
Russian Baltic Sea LNG liquefaction facility; origin of the sanctioned Kunpeng cargo.
PrimorskBaltic oil export terminal in Leningrad Oblast; struck repeatedly by Ukrainian drones in March 2026.
Baltic oil export terminal in Leningrad Oblast; struck repeatedly by Ukrainian drones in March 2026.
PromsintezRussian military explosives factory in Chapayevsk; struck by Ukrainian missiles, 28 March 2026.
Russian military explosives factory in Chapayevsk; struck by Ukrainian missiles, 28 March 2026.
Rostov OblastRussian border region adjacent to eastern Ukraine; site of repeated friendly fire and drone incidents.
Russian border region adjacent to eastern Ukraine; site of repeated friendly fire and drone incidents.
RussiaNuclear-armed state waging full-scale war on Ukraine; permanent UN Security Council member with global energy leverage.
Nuclear-armed state waging full-scale war on Ukraine; permanent UN Security Council member with global energy leverage.
RyazanRussian city south-east of Moscow; refinery disrupted in Ukraine's March 2026 energy campaign.
Russian city south-east of Moscow; refinery disrupted in Ukraine's March 2026 energy campaign.
Sakhalin-2Sakhalin-2 is a Russian liquefied natural gas and oil production project on Sakhalin Island in Russia's Far East, operating under the Sakhalin Energy Investment Company. Japan is a primary off-take customer.
Sakhalin-2 is a Russian liquefied natural gas and oil production project on Sakhalin Island in Russia's Far East, operating under the Sakhalin Energy Investment Company. Japan is a primary off-take customer.
SamaraMajor Russian Volga city near the Syzran refinery struck by Ukrainian drones on 21 May 2026.
Major Russian Volga city near the Syzran refinery struck by Ukrainian drones on 21 May 2026.
Samara OblastRussian Volga region hosting the Promsintez factory and Syzran refinery, both struck by Ukraine in 2026.
Russian Volga region hosting the Promsintez factory and Syzran refinery, both struck by Ukraine in 2026.
St PetersburgRussia's second city; where Putin hosted Araghchi at the Yeltsin Library on 27 April 2026, signalling partner not co-belligerent status.
Russia's second city; where Putin hosted Araghchi at the Yeltsin Library on 27 April 2026, signalling partner not co-belligerent status.
Syzran refineryRosneft refinery in Samara Oblast; shut 25 May after Ukrainian drone strike; supplies the Russian Air Force.
Rosneft refinery in Samara Oblast; shut 25 May after Ukrainian drone strike; supplies the Russian Air Force.
TamanRussian Krasnodar port; Ukraine struck Taman ahead of the 6 April Novorossiysk hit as the Black Sea oil campaign expanded.
Russian Krasnodar port; Ukraine struck Taman ahead of the 6 April Novorossiysk hit as the Black Sea oil campaign expanded.
TatarstanRussian autonomous republic hosting Alabuga SEZ, the factory producing Shahed drones for Russia's wars.
Russian autonomous republic hosting Alabuga SEZ, the factory producing Shahed drones for Russia's wars.
TuapseRussian Black Sea refinery city; exports ran 91% below May 2025 after sustained Ukrainian strikes in 2026.
Russian Black Sea refinery city; exports ran 91% below May 2025 after sustained Ukrainian strikes in 2026.
Tyumen refineryThe Tyumen refinery is a major oil-processing plant in western Siberia roughly 2,000 km from the Ukrainian border, processing approximately 9 million tonnes of crude per year; it was struck by Ukrainian drones on 20 June 2026 in the war's deepest strike to date.
The Tyumen refinery is a major oil-processing plant in western Siberia roughly 2,000 km from the Ukrainian border, processing approximately 9 million tonnes of crude per year; it was struck by Ukrainian drones on 20 June 2026 in the war's deepest strike to date.
Ust-LugaRussia's largest Baltic oil terminal; repeatedly struck by Ukraine but loadings recovered 49% in May 2026.
Russia's largest Baltic oil terminal; repeatedly struck by Ukraine but loadings recovered 49% in May 2026.
VysotskRussian Baltic port receiving crude rerouted from Ust-Luga and Primorsk after Ukrainian strikes in late March 2026.
Russian Baltic port receiving crude rerouted from Ust-Luga and Primorsk after Ukrainian strikes in late March 2026.
YANOSYaroslavl oil refinery; 15 million tonnes/year capacity, struck by Ukrainian drones March 2026.
Yaroslavl oil refinery; 15 million tonnes/year capacity, struck by Ukrainian drones March 2026.
YaroslavlRussian Volga city; YANOS refinery (300kbd) hit repeatedly by Ukrainian deep-strike drones.
Russian Volga city; YANOS refinery (300kbd) hit repeatedly by Ukrainian deep-strike drones.Armed Groups
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Baltic FleetRussia's naval force in the Baltic Sea, headquartered at Kronstadt and Kaliningrad.
Russia's naval force in the Baltic Sea, headquartered at Kronstadt and Kaliningrad.
GRU Unit 26165Russian GRU unit operating APT28; attributed to 2016 election interference and 2026 SOHO router DNS-hijacking campaign.
Russian GRU unit operating APT28; attributed to 2016 election interference and 2026 SOHO router DNS-hijacking campaign.
Russian 3rd Combined Arms ArmyRussian army formation near Sloviansk; stalled with no progress since 22 March.
Russian army formation near Sloviansk; stalled with no progress since 22 March.
Russian Air ForceRussia's military aviation branch; fuel supply degraded by Ukrainian refinery drone strikes in 2026.
Russia's military aviation branch; fuel supply degraded by Ukrainian refinery drone strikes in 2026.
Sever-AkhmatA Chechen volunteer regiment fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine, named after Chechen leader Akhmad Kadyrov.
A Chechen volunteer regiment fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine, named after Chechen leader Akhmad Kadyrov.Legislation
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ALPHV/BlackCatRansomware-as-a-service group shut down by law enforcement in December 2023; IR professionals Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin pleaded guilty to using it against US victims.
Ransomware-as-a-service group shut down by law enforcement in December 2023; IR professionals Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin pleaded guilty to using it against US victims.
Probate RegistryRussian state statistical record of probate cases; used by Mediazona and Meduza to estimate Russian military deaths via excess male mortality.
Russian state statistical record of probate cases; used by Mediazona and Meduza to estimate Russian military deaths via excess male mortality.
S-300Russian long-range surface-to-air missile system; supplied to Iran in 2016.
Russian long-range surface-to-air missile system; supplied to Iran in 2016.Events
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9 May Victory Day paradeAnnual Russian military parade on Red Square marking the 1945 Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.
Annual Russian military parade on Red Square marking the 1945 Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.
SpiderwebSBU deep-strike on 1 June 2025 that destroyed Russian strategic bombers at their home bases.
SBU deep-strike on 1 June 2025 that destroyed Russian strategic bombers at their home bases.
St Petersburg International Economic ForumRussia's annual high-profile economic forum; Putin used the 2026 edition to renew Iran HEU custody offer.
Russia's annual high-profile economic forum; Putin used the 2026 edition to renew Iran HEU custody offer.Products
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Alexey KosyginRussia's first domestically built Arc7 LNG carrier, delivered January 2026 by Zvezda Shipyard.
Russia's first domestically built Arc7 LNG carrier, delivered January 2026 by Zvezda Shipyard.
Arc7Arctic-rated LNG carrier class; 15 vessels built for Yamal exports, 11 European-owned.
Arctic-rated LNG carrier class; 15 vessels built for Yamal exports, 11 European-owned.
BoikyiRussian Baltic Fleet missile corvette set on fire at Kronstadt by Ukrainian drones on 6 June 2026, the first confirmed Ukrainian naval strike in the Baltic Sea.
Russian Baltic Fleet missile corvette set on fire at Kronstadt by Ukrainian drones on 6 June 2026, the first confirmed Ukrainian naval strike in the Baltic Sea.
Boris DavydovRussian Arc7 LNG icebreaker carrier; one of six vessels facing binary maintenance fork after EU shipyard ban.
Russian Arc7 LNG icebreaker carrier; one of six vessels facing binary maintenance fork after EU shipyard ban.
Georgiy BrusilovRussian Arc7 LNG icebreaker carrier; due summer 2026 dry-dock with EU yards barred under 20th sanctions package.
Russian Arc7 LNG icebreaker carrier; due summer 2026 dry-dock with EU yards barred under 20th sanctions package.Geranium-3Russian variant of Iran's Shahed-136; uses Chinese Telefly jet engine assessed as inferior to original spec.
Russian variant of Iran's Shahed-136; uses Chinese Telefly jet engine assessed as inferior to original spec.Geranium-5Russian Shahed-136 variant using Chinese Telefly engine; disintegrating in flight as of May 2026.
Russian Shahed-136 variant using Chinese Telefly engine; disintegrating in flight as of May 2026.
KinzhalRussian air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile; fired against Ukraine alongside 324 Shahed drones post-truce.
Russian air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile; fired against Ukraine alongside 324 Shahed drones post-truce.
Kunpeng138,200 cbm LNG carrier from Russia's Portovaya; rejected at India's Dahej terminal, May 2026.
138,200 cbm LNG carrier from Russia's Portovaya; rejected at India's Dahej terminal, May 2026.LancetRussian loitering munition by ZALA Aero; $50,000 per unit, AI targeting upgrade via Nvidia Jetson.
Russian loitering munition by ZALA Aero; $50,000 per unit, AI targeting upgrade via Nvidia Jetson.
Molniya-2Russian approx. USD 300 loitering munition; low-cost attritable strike drone in Ukraine.
Russian approx. USD 300 loitering munition; low-cost attritable strike drone in Ukraine.
Nikolay YevgenovRussian Arc7 LNG icebreaker carrier; sixth vessel in the summer 2026 dry-dock queue after EU yard ban.
Russian Arc7 LNG icebreaker carrier; sixth vessel in the summer 2026 dry-dock queue after EU yard ban.
Nikolay ZubovRussian Arc7 LNG icebreaker carrier; one of six facing a non-EU yard queue after the EU 20th sanctions ban.
Russian Arc7 LNG icebreaker carrier; one of six facing a non-EU yard queue after the EU 20th sanctions ban.
NRTK ImpulseRussian unmanned ground vehicle platform used alongside the Kurier UGV to carry North Korean MLRS systems.
Russian unmanned ground vehicle platform used alongside the Kurier UGV to carry North Korean MLRS systems.
NRTK KurierRussian electric-drive unmanned ground vehicle; used to mount North Korean Type-75 MLRS for remote rocket artillery operation.
Russian electric-drive unmanned ground vehicle; used to mount North Korean Type-75 MLRS for remote rocket artillery operation.
Power of Siberia 2Proposed 50 billion cubic metre per year natural gas pipeline from Siberia to China via Mongolia, under negotiation since 2015.
Proposed 50 billion cubic metre per year natural gas pipeline from Siberia to China via Mongolia, under negotiation since 2015.
Rudolf SamoylovichRussian Arc7 LNG icebreaker carrier; due summer 2026 dry-dock with EU yards barred under 20th sanctions package.
Russian Arc7 LNG icebreaker carrier; due summer 2026 dry-dock with EU yards barred under 20th sanctions package.
Russian LNGLNG from Russian facilities; EU short-term contract ban took effect 25 April 2026.
LNG from Russian facilities; EU short-term contract ban took effect 25 April 2026.Sea Owl I228-metre shadow fleet tanker seized by Sweden while running falsified documents for Russia.
228-metre shadow fleet tanker seized by Sweden while running falsified documents for Russia.
UralsRussia's crude benchmark; whipsawed from $41.66 to $71.40 in July on the unreplaced US waiver.
Russia's crude benchmark; whipsawed from $41.66 to $71.40 in July on the unreplaced US waiver.
V2URussian AI autonomous UAS; Nvidia Jetson Orin; YOLOv5; relies on Western chips despite export controls.
Russian AI autonomous UAS; Nvidia Jetson Orin; YOLOv5; relies on Western chips despite export controls.
Vladimir VizeRussian Arc7 LNG icebreaker carrier; due summer 2026 dry-dock with EU yards now barred.
Russian Arc7 LNG icebreaker carrier; due summer 2026 dry-dock with EU yards now barred.
Yamal LNGRussian Arctic LNG project; facing EU import ban deadline of 25 April 2026.
Russian Arctic LNG project; facing EU import ban deadline of 25 April 2026.Technology
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Anatoly KolodkinRussian crude tanker; its delivered cargo powered four blackout-free days in Havana via the Camilo Cienfuegos refinery.
Russian crude tanker; its delivered cargo powered four blackout-free days in Havana via the Camilo Cienfuegos refinery.CANFAILA Russia-nexus malware family that wraps malicious payloads in 32 or more LLM-generated benign queries to obscure malicious logic from static analysis tools.
A Russia-nexus malware family that wraps malicious payloads in 32 or more LLM-generated benign queries to obscure malicious logic from static analysis tools.
IskanderRussia's primary short-range ballistic missile; increasingly penetrating Ukraine's depleted PAC-3 cover.
Russia's primary short-range ballistic missile; increasingly penetrating Ukraine's depleted PAC-3 cover.
Izdeliye-30Russia's newest jam-resistant cruise missile; first confirmed residential strike killed ten in Kharkiv, March 2026.
Russia's newest jam-resistant cruise missile; first confirmed residential strike killed ten in Kharkiv, March 2026.
KalibrRussia's sea- and submarine-launched cruise missile; workhorse of long-range strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Russia's sea- and submarine-launched cruise missile; workhorse of long-range strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Kh-101Russia's primary air-launched cruise missile; vulnerable to Ukrainian GPS jamming the Izdeliye-30 was built to solve.
Russia's primary air-launched cruise missile; vulnerable to Ukrainian GPS jamming the Izdeliye-30 was built to solve.
LILEMRussian lunar dust and electric field instrument on Chang'e 7, targeting Shackleton crater rim.
Russian lunar dust and electric field instrument on Chang'e 7, targeting Shackleton crater rim.LONGSTREAMA Russia-nexus malware family paired with CANFAIL that uses LLM-generated decoy code to obscure malicious payloads from static analysis.
A Russia-nexus malware family paired with CANFAIL that uses LLM-generated decoy code to obscure malicious payloads from static analysis.
Mir payment systemRussia's national card payment scheme; post-2022 sanctions alternative to Visa and Mastercard; integrating with Iran's Shetab.
Russia's national card payment scheme; post-2022 sanctions alternative to Visa and Mastercard; integrating with Iran's Shetab.
OreshnikRussian IRBM capable of Mach 10+; fired in the war's first dual launch on 24 May 2026.
Russian IRBM capable of Mach 10+; fired in the war's first dual launch on 24 May 2026.PantsirRussian short-range air-defence gun-missile system; deployed widely against Ukrainian drones.
Russian short-range air-defence gun-missile system; deployed widely against Ukrainian drones.
S-400Russia long-range SAM system whose battlefield destruction shapes Ukraine war air control.
Russia long-range SAM system whose battlefield destruction shapes Ukraine war air control.
UniversalSovcomflot diesel tanker; 270,000 barrels diverted from Cuba on 26 May 2026 after GL 134B expired.
Sovcomflot diesel tanker; 270,000 barrels diverted from Cuba on 26 May 2026 after GL 134B expired.
YarsRussian intercontinental ballistic missile; regularly featured in Victory Day parades.
Russian intercontinental ballistic missile; regularly featured in Victory Day parades.
ZirconRussian Mach 9 hypersonic cruise missile; fired three times in the 24 May 2026 barrage.
Russian Mach 9 hypersonic cruise missile; fired three times in the 24 May 2026 barrage.