VPN Downloads Surge 14x in Russia

VPN service downloads in Russia increased 14-fold year-over-year in March 2026 to 9.2 million, totaling 35.7 million downloads annually, as blocking measures intensify.

Russia's Strategic Drug List Divides Industry

Russia's Ministry of Health held its first meeting to determine strategically significant drugs (SSZLS) eligible for state support. Of 206 substances, 61 were placed in priority category, 145 in secondary, dividing the pharmaceutical industry.

US Tariff Refund Process Begins

US authorities began compensating importers for tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court in February. Process involves at least $159 billion, works slowly with difficulties, while tariffs already passed to consumers.