Stories from Moscow · Russia

Radio Svoboda reported on a 'beacon' for May 9th, stating it would help Ukrainian Armed Forces drones 'find their way to the president's body.' This highly provocative statement implies a potential targeting of a president, likely the Russian President, on the upcoming May 9th.

A breakdown of the entire mechanism for managing the common fish stock has been reported by the source.

Reports from Moscow indicate that scams are targeting veterans and elderly individuals. Four main fraud schemes targeting veterans and elderly people are currently appearing before Victory Day on May 9.

A Russian source reported that the country's pre-war stocks of mobile launchers are currently at 75%.

Slightly less than 7% of Russia's total registered car fleet consists of an excess number of vehicles. More than two-thirds of these vehicles are from just five brands: Cherry, Havail, Jilly, Chinggan, and Lifan. Russian forces shot down almost 400 drones, with 30 of them intercepted on approach to Moscow.

Scammers are reportedly sending fake congratulatory messages, disguised as coming from mayors and governors, via social media and messengers.

Entry to Manezhnaya Square in Moscow has been restricted, and temporary construction fences have been installed around its perimeter as part of the city's emergency security preparations. Radio Svoboda reported that a 'silence regime' will be implemented in Moscow on May 8 and 9. Mobile internet has begun to be cut in central Moscow, with reports of difficulties withdrawing money in some areas. Red Square is closed, and security measures have been reinforced. Foreign journalists were excluded yesterday, and their accreditations were canceled. Flight restrictions in Moscow have led to delays for civilian aircraft, with passengers reporting issues reaching Aeroflot's call center. Large security measures are being taken, with questions raised about the welcome of Western press.

An S-400 air defense system was photographed on a Moscow street, leading many media outlets to conclude that the city was deploying air defense systems before the May 9 parade.

Law enforcement officials are warning the public to re-check website addresses and scrutinize them, stating that individuals have disappeared after receiving certain information or items. Law enforcement in Russia is warning the public about individuals who disappear after receiving something, likely money or data.

The director of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia mentioned a proposal to forbid people from entering master's programs. Russia is considering prohibiting citizens from entering master's programs if they lack the potential or relevant work experience to complete the program within two years. Experts, however, said that such a rigid system should not be applied to all specialties, citing an example of a philosophy graduate seeking to enter aircraft construction. Discussions regarding Russia's potential restrictions on master's program admissions include specific examples, such as a philosophy graduate seeking to enter an aircraft construction master's program. Russia is implementing a new system, referred to as a 'white list,' which will restrict internet access to only authorized resources.