The Dismantling of Yabloko. The party’s removal from the State Duma election rapidly developed into a broader campaign against its candidates. The bulletin examines why a party previously tolerated as a legal anti-war outlet suddenly came to be viewed as a political risk and what the authorities’ uneven handling of the case says about decision-making inside the Kremlin.

Temporary Management of Critical Infrastructure. A new presidential decree allows the state to place vulnerable private assets under temporary management without formally changing their ownership. Its security rationale is clear, but the breadth of the mechanism raises separate questions about wartime costs, corporate vulnerability and the possible uses of temporary control.

Pressure on Telegram. The authorities have designated Pavel Durov an extremist while government bodies, businesses and election managers still rely on Telegram. This contradiction offers a window into competing institutional priorities — and into what may change once the election is over.

The Case of Lida Moniava. The prosecution of one of Russia’s most prominent charity leaders pushes repression into a sector closely connected to state-supported social care. The bulletin considers why the authorities nevertheless chose a less confrontational form of pressure and what the case could mean for civic organisations.

New Udmurtia Governor. A surprise gubernatorial replacement in the middle of the election campaign raises questions about the criteria now shaping Kremlin personnel choices. The case illustrates how war, industrial priorities and tighter resources are changing what Moscow expects from regional leaders.

An Anxious Future and Business Blues. Russians report relative personal stability even as expectations for the country deteriorate, while business sentiment has stabilised at a low level. The latest indicators provide the social and economic context for the political decisions examined throughout the bulletin.