Alexander Atasuntsev, “Layout” editor, “Bureau”, OCCRP February 21, 2024 | How the Kazakhs and Belarusians arranged the supply of equipment for the Kremlin’s military machine, bypassing sanctions Russia continues massive shelling of Ukraine. International sanctions were supposed to weaken the Kremlin's military potential. But modern equipment continues to arrive in Russia through roundabout routes.

The poor pay too Russians increased their spending over the year, but not because they became richer Russian authorities regularly report rising wages and record low unemployment. At the same time, officials are reluctant to talk about the growing expenses of the population and often attribute this to “richer” Russians who began to spend more. “Verstka” figured out how much Russians spent in stores, salons and workshops last year and why improving well-being has nothing to do with it.

Z-blogger Andrei Morozov committed suicide Editorial “Layout” February 21, 2024 | He complained of bullying after he spoke about the heavy losses of the Russian army Russian Z-blogger Andrei Morozov (call sign Murz), who ran the telegram channel “They are writing to us from Ioannina,” committed suicide. Other pro-war telegram channels report this. In order not to miss new texts from “Layout”, subscribe to our telegram channel According to lawyer Maxim Pashkov, Morozov shot himself.

The Central Bank revoked the license of Qiwi Bank Editorial “Layout” February 21, 2024 | What does it mean? The Central Bank has revoked the license of Qiwi Bank, the regulator reported on its official website. The Qiwi-wallet and Contact services made it possible to carry out transactions with cryptocurrency and transfer money abroad. According to TASS and RIA Novosti, both systems are no longer available to users. The bank's offices in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kazan are already closed .