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Certification for the Superjet 100 aircraft is planned to be completed in August. Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Olikhanov stated that certification for the aircraft is expected to be completed by that date. The announcement follows discussions regarding domestic aviation responses to global aviation trends. The domestically produced Superjet aircraft has successfully completed testing in heavy rain conditions. The engine and entire airframe are reportedly close to receiving the necessary certification for passenger transport. Without this document, the aircraft cannot be cleared for commercial flights. The destination for the first flight of this import-substituted jet remains unknown and depends on the purchasing company.

Azonbank has filed a lawsuit against the Russkiy Kholod Group. The bank is attempting to recover debt owed under a credit agreement.

Intelligence sources from at least two EU member states report that Vladimir Putin is focusing almost exclusively on military matters. The sources claim Putin is operating from facilities that appear to be located underground. The source noted that the significance of these developments for Russia may outweigh recent military achievements. This method of movement has become one of the Kremlin's primary security measures since the start of the war.

The Metalworking exhibition is scheduled to take place from May 12 to May 15.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova stated on May 6 that Russia is open to negotiation processes that yield practical results. Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv will respond symmetrically to any violations of the Ukrainian truce, though no specific end date was provided. The Ministry of Social Policy clarified that the information collected will be sufficient for assigning pensions in Ukraine. This initiative aims to ensure proper administration of social benefits. This measure aims to ensure accurate distribution of benefits. This action is part of ongoing administrative processes. A legislative committee is considering a proposal to cap pension verification at 800 billion, with some members having differing views but rationally agreeing to the cap. Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Russia remains open to negotiations and has never abandoned talks.

The Russian government has approved a program designed to protect children and youth from destructive content on the internet. The project aims to prevent conflict situations within the country's educational institutions. Activists are tasked with identifying negative content and conducting outreach among peers. A political observer noted that the primary risk to the program is formalistic implementation at the local level.

The World Health Organization previously reported seven cases of infection. The WHO reported that group infections have been registered, following an earlier report of seven cases.

More than 1,000 projects are currently registered in the Arctic registry, according to Radio Rossii.

Russia and China have been urged to support the Hormuz Pipeline project. The pipeline is intended to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for oil transport.

The Disciplinary Committee has issued a written warning to Legislator Chen Jiapei for a traffic offense, noting it was her first offense in 22 years of driving.