Stories from Moscow · Russia

Russia joined the OPEC+ deal, which was informally expanded in 2016. The first OPEC+ deal began in late 2016, marking its 10th anniversary this year. The deal faced challenges, including its termination in Spring 2020, but was re-established in May of the same year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and falling oil prices. The global market cannot afford the simultaneous decline of both Russian oil supply and the Gulf region's production. If Gulf supply falls, Russian supply automatically rises. The market cannot sustain the fall of even one of these major suppliers. Before the war, the market surplus was estimated at approximately 2 million barrels per day, with Russia supplying 6-7 million barrels.

A survey indicates that three out of four Russians plan to prepare shashlik, a type of barbecue, for the May holidays. According to the study, 24% of respondents intend to grill meat themselves, while another 7% plan to do so and visit guests. An additional 2% have been invited to picnics. Two percent of Russians are invited to picnics, with men most frequently opting for barbecues. Families with children and those with higher incomes show activity. This news follows a similar discussion last week. More than 60% of Russians plan to spend the upcoming long May holidays outside of the city, according to survey results. Additionally, a quarter of the population intends to conduct a general cleaning of their apartments before the holiday period.

The smell of barbecue smoke contains Vitamin B1, which is for brain function. This vitamin can also improve mood, slow aging, and reduce tooth pain. This was reported by Sergey Zhukov on Radio Zvezda.

A ceramic jug and a brass item were found, with one hypothesis suggesting they belonged to merchant Trokhiniotis. He was killed during a salt riot, where merchants imposed duties on salt trade, a medieval preservative.

The broadcast began by acknowledging and congratulating listeners on May Day, also known as Labor Day. The hosts expressed relief that the broadcast could commence as planned.

A Russian legal firm stated that requiring disclosure of phonogram use in advertising is legal and does not contradict artistic freedom.

According to a report, 14 European countries are noted for their particularly negative stance towards Russia. These nations, especially Poland, are actively involved in intelligence and service work to bolster their resources. This effort is framed within the context of ongoing conflict and strategic opposition from European Union and NATO countries. The number of Europeans wishing to move to Russia has increased by 1.5 times over the past year and a half. As of October last year, 2,275 applications for temporary residency permits were filed by citizens of European countries. This figure rose to 3,400 applications by the current time, according to Vyacheslav Volodin. Volodin stated this indicates growing disagreement among Western citizens with the policies conducted in their home countries.

Russian hockey player Evgeni Malkin is not considering a return to the KHL, aiming to play at least one more year in the National Hockey League. His current contract expires next summer.

Two Russian footballers, Jersina Niemsi and Aleksei Batrakov, will miss a match due to accumulated yellow cards. Two other players, Cesar Montes and Nikolai Kamlichenko, were injured and unable to continue.

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of Europe. In Romania, rain is expected in Oltenia, with stronger winds in the mountains. Moscow is expected to see sunny weather with leaves. Temperatures in Moscow are expected to reach 22 degrees Celsius.