Entities from Russia
247 entities tracked across Lowdown briefings.
People
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Alexander BeglovGovernor of St Petersburg.
Governor of St Petersburg.
Alexander ChaykoCommander of Russia's Aerospace Forces; subject of an unconfirmed Moscow blast report.
Commander of Russia's Aerospace Forces; subject of an unconfirmed Moscow blast report.
Alexander DrozdenkoGovernor of Russia's Leningrad Oblast.
Governor of Russia's Leningrad Oblast.
Alexander NovakRussian Deputy PM for energy and OPEC+ envoy; his diesel-export quota study remains undecided.
Russian Deputy PM for energy and OPEC+ envoy; his diesel-export quota study remains undecided.
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.
Alisher UsmanovUzbek-born Russian billionaire and metals investor, founder of USM Holdings.
Uzbek-born Russian billionaire and metals investor, founder of USM Holdings.
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 MedvedevDeputy chairman of Russia's Security Council since 2020; Russian president 2008-12 and prime minister 2012-20.
Deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council since 2020; Russian president 2008-12 and prime minister 2012-20.
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.
Eleonora MitrofanovaRussia's ambassador to Bulgaria since 2021, formerly head of Rossotrudnichestvo and UNESCO envoy.
Russia's ambassador to Bulgaria since 2021, formerly head of Rossotrudnichestvo and UNESCO envoy.
Igor KobzevIrkutsk Oblast governor who lifted hospital quarantines after an unexplained laboratory-worker death.
Irkutsk Oblast governor who lifted hospital quarantines after an unexplained laboratory-worker death.
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 and the Kremlin's public voice on Ukraine and Iran.
Russia's foreign minister since 2004 and the Kremlin's public voice on Ukraine and Iran.
Maria ZakharovaRussian foreign ministry spokeswoman and director of its Information and Press Department.
Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman and director of its Information and Press Department.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.
Mikhail FridmanLviv-born Russian-Israeli businessman and co-founder of the Alfa Group conglomerate.
Lviv-born Russian-Israeli businessman and co-founder of the Alfa Group conglomerate.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.
Pavel MalkovGovernor of Russia's Ryazan Oblast since 2022 and former head of the Rosstat statistics service.
Governor of Russia's Ryazan Oblast since 2022 and former head of the Rosstat statistics service.
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 SobyaninMoscow's mayor, who issues official reports on Ukrainian drone attacks approaching the capital.
Moscow's mayor, who issues official reports on Ukrainian drone attacks approaching the capital.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 UshakovRussian presidential foreign-policy aide presenting Moscow's account of talks over Ukraine and Iran.
Russian presidential foreign-policy aide presenting Moscow's account of talks over Ukraine and Iran.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.AlfaStrakhovanieSanctioned Russian composite insurer operating outside the International Group P&I pool, linked to the Caroline Bezengi's salvage cover.
Sanctioned Russian composite insurer operating outside the International Group P&I pool, linked to the Caroline Bezengi's salvage cover.
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.
ALPHV/BlackCatRussian-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.
AnywayanydayRussian online travel agency whose bookings were halted by an October 2026 cyberattack.
Russian online travel agency whose bookings were halted by an October 2026 cyberattack.
AO UniCredit BankMoscow-based Russian subsidiary of Italy's UniCredit S.p.A.; Putin authorised its sale in October 2026.
Moscow-based Russian subsidiary of Italy's UniCredit S.p.A.; Putin authorised its sale in October 2026.
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.
AvtovazRussian maker of Lada cars, based in Tolyatti; controlled by state institute NAMI since 2022.
Russian maker of Lada cars, based in Tolyatti; controlled by state institute NAMI since 2022.
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.
Central Bank of RussiaRussia's central bank; now the sole buyer of war-debt bonds after commercial banks pulled back.
Russia's central bank; now the sole buyer of war-debt bonds after commercial banks pulled back.
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.
Federal Customs ServiceRussia's customs agency under the Finance Ministry; has withheld foreign trade statistics since April 2022.
Russia's customs agency under the Finance Ministry; has withheld foreign trade statistics since April 2022.
FirstVDSRussian virtual server hosting provider.
Russian virtual server hosting provider.
FSBRussia's Federal Security Service, the KGB's domestic successor, running counter-intelligence and offensive cyber units.
Russia's Federal Security Service, the KGB's domestic successor, running counter-intelligence and offensive cyber units.
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 BlizzardRussian hacking group attributed to FSB Centre 18; phishes think tanks, officials and journalists.
Russian hacking group attributed to FSB Centre 18; phishes think tanks, officials and journalists.
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.
Government of the Russian FederationRussia's federal government, whose news feed logs ministers' official engagements.
Russia's federal government, whose news feed logs ministers' official engagements.
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.
Irkutsk Anti-Plague InstituteRospotrebnadzor institute researching plague and dangerous infections; subject of an unexplained-death inquiry.
Rospotrebnadzor institute researching plague and dangerous infections; subject of an unexplained-death inquiry.
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.
NAMIRussian state automotive research centre in Moscow; controlling owner of Avtovaz since 2022.
Russian state automotive research centre in Moscow; controlling owner of Avtovaz since 2022.
NoName057(16)Pro-Russian hacktivist group that runs DDoS campaigns against European targets.
Pro-Russian hacktivist group that runs DDoS campaigns against European targets.
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.
OzonRussian online retailer and marketplace.
Russian online retailer and marketplace.
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.
RosneftRussian oil producer sanctioned by the United States in October 2025.
Russian oil producer sanctioned by the United States in October 2025.
RospotrebnadzorRussian consumer-health watchdog overseeing the inquiry into an unexplained Irkutsk laboratory death.
Russian consumer-health watchdog overseeing the inquiry into an unexplained Irkutsk laboratory death.
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 MinistryRussia's federal ministry managing the state budget and publishing monthly revenue and spending data.
Russia's federal ministry managing the state budget and publishing monthly revenue and spending data.
Russian General StaffRussia's top military command body, led by Valery Gerasimov since November 2012.
Russia's top military command body, led by Valery Gerasimov since November 2012.
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.
SandwormHacking group linked to Russia's GRU military intelligence, blamed for the 2017 NotPetya wiper.
Hacking group linked to Russia's GRU military intelligence, blamed for the 2017 NotPetya wiper.
SberbankRussia's largest bank; its CFO says lenders can no longer absorb the government's war-bond issuance.
Russia's largest bank; its CFO says lenders can no longer absorb the government's war-bond issuance.
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 largest state tanker operator; sanctioned by five jurisdictions over shadow-fleet oil shipments.
Russia's largest state tanker operator; sanctioned by five jurisdictions over shadow-fleet oil shipments.
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.
The BellIndependent Russian-language business news outlet founded in 2017; Russia labelled it a foreign agent.
Independent Russian-language business news outlet founded in 2017; Russia labelled it a foreign agent.
The InsiderExiled Russian-language investigative outlet; reported Crimea's blackout-hit tourist season collapse.
Exiled Russian-language investigative outlet; reported Crimea's blackout-hit tourist season collapse.
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.
UAC-0099CERT-UA designation for a Russia-aligned espionage group targeting Ukraine.
CERT-UA designation for a Russia-aligned espionage group targeting Ukraine.
Valdai Discussion ClubRussian foreign-policy discussion club founded in 2004; research director Fyodor Lukyanov.
Russian foreign-policy discussion club founded in 2004; research director Fyodor Lukyanov.
VKRussian technology company operating VKontakte and other digital services.
Russian technology company operating VKontakte and other digital services.
VTB BankMajor Russian bank the US sanctioned 14 September 2026 for helping Iran evade sanctions.
Major Russian bank the US sanctioned 14 September 2026 for helping Iran evade sanctions.
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.
YandexRussian internet group behind Yandex Search and the Alice assistant; Moscow-listed since July 2024.
Russian internet group behind Yandex Search and the Alice assistant; Moscow-listed since July 2024.
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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AlabugaSpecial economic zone in Tatarstan hosting production of Iranian-designed drones for Russia.
Special economic zone in Tatarstan hosting production of Iranian-designed drones for Russia.
AstrakhanRussian region on the Volga delta and Caspian Sea; Iran's sanctions-evading shipping corridor to Russia.
Russian region on the Volga delta and Caspian Sea; Iran's sanctions-evading shipping corridor to Russia.
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.
Borisoglebsk air baseRussian pilot-training air base near Borisoglebsk in Voronezh Oblast, struck repeatedly by drones and missiles.
Russian pilot-training air base near Borisoglebsk in Voronezh Oblast, struck repeatedly by drones and missiles.
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.
IrkutskSiberian city where an unexplained laboratory worker death prompted WHO enquiries.
Siberian city where an unexplained laboratory worker death prompted WHO enquiries.
Irkutsk OblastRussian federal region investigated after an unexplained laboratory worker death in Irkutsk.
Russian federal region investigated after an unexplained laboratory worker death in Irkutsk.
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.
KalugaCapital of Kaluga Oblast, 150 km south-west of Moscow; site of Yandex's largest data centre.
Capital of Kaluga Oblast, 150 km south-west of Moscow; site of Yandex's largest data centre.
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 on Kotlin Island guarding St Petersburg; a Baltic Fleet base
Russian naval fortress on Kotlin Island guarding St Petersburg; a Baltic Fleet base
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 a 2024-25 Ukrainian cross-border incursion.
Russian oblast bordering Ukraine, site of a 2024-25 Ukrainian 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.
Leningrad OblastRussian region adjoining St Petersburg, administratively separate from the city.
Russian region adjoining St Petersburg, administratively separate from the city.
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.
OmskSiberian regional capital, home to Gazprom Neft's Omsk refinery, one of Russia's largest.
Siberian regional capital, home to Gazprom Neft's Omsk refinery, one of Russia's largest.
PermRegional capital of Perm Krai near the Urals, home to a large oil refinery.
Regional capital of Perm Krai near the Urals, home to a large oil refinery.
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.
Petersburg Oil TerminalOil-products export terminal in St Petersburg, Russia.
Oil-products export terminal in St Petersburg, Russia.
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.
Pulkovo AirportSt Petersburg airport, where Russia said Stephen Hubbard was handed to a US envoy.
St Petersburg airport, where Russia said Stephen Hubbard was handed to a US envoy.
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.
Ruchyi oil depotOil depot in the St Petersburg area.
Oil depot in the St Petersburg area.
RussiaNuclear-armed state waging full-scale war on Ukraine; permanent UN Security Council member with energy leverage.
Nuclear-armed state waging full-scale war on Ukraine; permanent UN Security Council member with energy leverage.
RyazanRussian regional capital south-east of Moscow, home to Rosneft's Ryazan oil refinery.
Russian regional capital south-east of Moscow, home to Rosneft's Ryazan oil refinery.
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.
SamaraVolga city and capital of Samara Oblast, whose refineries and oil hubs Ukraine strikes.
Volga city and capital of Samara Oblast, whose refineries and oil hubs Ukraine strikes.
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.
SaratovVolga city and capital of Saratov Oblast, home to Rosneft's Saratov oil refinery.
Volga city and capital of Saratov Oblast, home to Rosneft's Saratov oil refinery.
SasovoTown in eastern Ryazan Oblast, Russia, home to a Yandex data centre and supercomputers.
Town in eastern Ryazan Oblast, Russia, home to a Yandex data centre and supercomputers.
St PetersburgRussian city on the Neva estuary and Gulf of Finland; former imperial capital.
Russian city on the Neva estuary and Gulf of Finland; former imperial capital.
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 republic containing Alabuga, a production centre for Iranian-designed attack drones.
Russian republic containing Alabuga, a production centre for Iranian-designed attack drones.
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.
UkhtaIndustrial city in Russia's Komi Republic, home to Lukoil's Ukhta oil refinery.
Industrial city in Russia's Komi Republic, home to Lukoil's Ukhta oil refinery.
Ust-LugaRussian Baltic port in Leningrad Oblast exporting crude and fuel; a Ukrainian drone target.
Russian Baltic port in Leningrad Oblast exporting crude and fuel; a Ukrainian drone target.
VolgogradVolga city in southern Russia, formerly Stalingrad, home to Lukoil's Volgograd refinery.
Volga city in southern Russia, formerly Stalingrad, home to Lukoil's Volgograd refinery.
VoronezhRussian region bordering Ukraine's Luhansk Oblast; home to Borisoglebsk air base.
Russian region bordering Ukraine's Luhansk Oblast; home to Borisoglebsk air base.
VoronovoDistrict in Moscow's Troitsky administrative area, named in reports of October drone casualties.
District in Moscow's Troitsky administrative area, named in reports of October drone casualties.
Vostochnaya substation330kV power substation in the St Petersburg area.
330kV power substation in the St Petersburg area.
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.
Western High-Speed DiameterToll motorway running through St Petersburg.
Toll motorway running through St Petersburg.
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.
YaroslavlVolga city north-east of Moscow, home to the Slavneft-YANOS refinery, a Ukrainian drone target.
Volga city north-east of Moscow, home to the Slavneft-YANOS refinery, a Ukrainian drone target.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.
Main Missile and Artillery DirectorateDirectorate of Russia's ground forces responsible for missile and artillery procurement, designated under INKSNA on 4 August.
Directorate of Russia's ground forces responsible for missile and artillery procurement, designated under INKSNA on 4 August.
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.
Russian cruiser OlegRussian cruiser sunk at Kronstadt in 1919
Russian cruiser sunk at Kronstadt in 1919
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.
Wagner GroupRussian private military company, now largely folded into state structures.
Russian private military company, now largely folded into state structures.Legislation
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Decree No. 1252Russian government decree of 29 September 2026 extending the producer diesel export ban.
Russian government decree of 29 September 2026 extending the producer diesel export ban.
Decree No. 419Putin's 12 June 2026 army strength decree (1,510,000 servicemen); repealed by Decree No. 700.
Putin's 12 June 2026 army strength decree (1,510,000 servicemen); repealed by Decree No. 700.
Decree No. 520Putin's August 2022 decree requiring his permission for unfriendly investors' deals in key Russian companies.
Putin's August 2022 decree requiring his permission for unfriendly investors' deals in key Russian companies.
Decree No. 686Putin's 28 September 2026 decree restricting publication of Russian fuel and energy data.
Putin's 28 September 2026 decree restricting publication of Russian fuel and energy data.
Decree No. 700Putin's 28 September 2026 decree setting Russian Armed Forces strength at 1,550,500 servicemen.
Putin's 28 September 2026 decree setting Russian Armed Forces strength at 1,550,500 servicemen.
Diesel Export BanRussian government decree banning diesel exports abroad from 8 to 31 July 2026, binding both producers and traders.
Russian government decree banning diesel exports abroad from 8 to 31 July 2026, binding both producers and traders.
Duma extraterritorial-deployment billRussian bill passed 413-0 authorising military deployment abroad to protect Russian citizens from foreign prosecution.
Russian bill passed 413-0 authorising military deployment abroad to protect Russian citizens from foreign prosecution.
Federal Law No. 127-FZRussia's 2018 law on counter-measures to unfriendly actions by the US and others.
Russia's 2018 law on counter-measures to unfriendly actions by the US and others.
Order No. 368-rpPutin's 5 October 2026 order authorising the sale of AO UniCredit Bank.
Putin's 5 October 2026 order authorising the sale of AO UniCredit Bank.Concepts
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Bank of Russia key rateThe Bank of Russia's benchmark interest rate, set by its board.
The Bank of Russia's benchmark interest rate, set by its board.
OFZRouble-denominated federal loan bonds the Russian finance ministry sells to cover its deficit.
Rouble-denominated federal loan bonds the Russian finance ministry sells to cover its deficit.
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.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.
Arctic LNG 2Novatek's sanctioned LNG export plant on Russia's Gydan Peninsula, shipping cargoes to China since 2025.
Novatek's sanctioned LNG export plant on Russia's Gydan Peninsula, shipping cargoes to China since 2025.
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.
Geran-2Russian upgraded loitering munition derived from Iran's Shahed-136; now Moscow's mass-barrage weapon and a re-export to Iran.
Russian upgraded loitering munition derived from Iran's Shahed-136; now Moscow's mass-barrage weapon and a re-export to Iran.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-4Jet-powered Shahed-type Russian attack drone, fielded from May 2026 to outrun Ukraine's interceptors.
Jet-powered Shahed-type Russian attack drone, fielded from May 2026 to outrun Ukraine's interceptors.Geranium-5Russian jet-powered strike drone with conventional layout and Telefly turbojet, first used January 2026.
Russian jet-powered strike drone with conventional layout and Telefly turbojet, first used January 2026.
Gerbera decoy droneCheap Russian plywood-and-foam drone that decoys Ukrainian air defences away from Shahed-type strike drones.
Cheap Russian plywood-and-foam drone that decoys Ukrainian air defences away from Shahed-type strike drones.
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. $300 loitering munition; low-cost attritable strike drone in Ukraine.
Russian approx. $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.
Sukhoi Su-34Russian fighter-bomber and a main carrier of guided glide bombs.
Russian fighter-bomber and a main carrier of guided glide bombs.
Tor missile systemAlmaz-Antey's short-range air-defence missile system; now guards Russia's Alabuga drone plant.
Almaz-Antey's short-range air-defence missile system; now guards Russia's Alabuga drone plant.
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.
CosmicPulsePython backdoor that Microsoft attributes to the FSB-linked group Star Blizzard.
Python backdoor that Microsoft attributes to the FSB-linked group Star Blizzard.
IskanderRussian mobile missile system firing ballistic and cruise missiles in attacks on Ukraine.
Russian mobile missile system firing ballistic and cruise missiles in attacks on Ukraine.
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.
OniksRussian P-800 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile, also used on land targets.
Russian P-800 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile, also used on land targets.
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 KBP gun-missile air-defence system; now ringing Moscow and the Alabuga drone plant.
Russian KBP gun-missile air-defence system; now ringing Moscow and the Alabuga drone plant.
S-300Russian long-range surface-to-air missile family; Iran's S-300PMU-2 batteries arrived from Russia in 2016.
Russian long-range surface-to-air missile family; Iran's S-300PMU-2 batteries arrived from Russia in 2016.
S-400Russian long-range surface-to-air missile system developed by Almaz-Antey, in service since 2007.
Russian long-range surface-to-air missile system developed by Almaz-Antey, in service since 2007.
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.
YandexGPTFamily of large language models built by the Russian internet company Yandex.
Family of large language models built by the Russian internet company Yandex.
YarsRussian intercontinental ballistic missile; regularly featured in Victory Day parades.
Russian intercontinental ballistic missile; regularly featured in Victory Day parades.
ZirconRussian hypersonic cruise missile reported by Ukraine in attacks on its cities.
Russian hypersonic cruise missile reported by Ukraine in attacks on its cities.