Stories from Moscow · Russia

Some passengers learned about flight cancellations directly before boarding.

Russia's Defense Ministry stated that its forces shot down 56 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory. Russia's Ministry of Defense reported that 556 drones were intercepted and downed. Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted dozens of drones over Moscow Oblast and other regions. The Ministry of Defense stated that 550 Ukrainian drones were destroyed. Russia's military stated it shot down more than 500 drones overnight across various regions. This claim follows an increase in drone attacks since the start of Russia's invasion. President Zelensky called the drone attacks a escalation. The specific base and extent of damage were not immediately clear. A fire is ongoing at the Solnechnogorskaya oil loading station in the Moscow region.

Russian authorities are determining the framework for cryptocurrency regulation within the country.

One example involved a woman who used AI to help draft an appellate complaint.

A Senate committee is scheduled to vote on a framework for cryptocurrency regulation. The proposed framework aims to align crypto market regulation with the taxation logic applied to stocks and securities.

Pollen counts have risen significantly across central Russia, with alder and hazel trees blooming in late March and birch joining in early April.

A Russian company has announced that all romantic storylines featuring female characters will be removed from its games for the Russian market.

A Russian couple has been sentenced for prolonged abuse that led to a toddler's death. The details of the abuse were described as horrific by observers. The sentencing took place in Moscow.

A company is developing technology to monitor brain activity, assessing attention and fatigue in owners.

The incident involved 68 heavy combat drones and 52 armored personnel carriers. The incident occurred near the Singapore Sports School. Ukraine has been launching drone attacks in the region. The incident occurred when a mine detonated, causing a train to derail. A train collision in Russia has resulted in three fatalities and four injuries. The incident occurred recently, with further details on the location or cause not yet provided.