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The Public Opinion Foundation, which is close to the Putin administration, reported that the number of Russians feeling anxiety has exceeded the number of those feeling calm. This marks the first time in a long period that anxiety levels have surpassed calmness according to the foundation. The state-run FOM center previously recorded a major spike in anxiety following mobilization. This trend has been noted for seven consecutive weeks. Vladimir Putin is reportedly aware of rising anxiety levels among the Russian population. While state media and television have reported on this anxiety, the Kremlin appears prepared to prioritize security over maintaining the appearance of public support ahead of the Duma elections. Data from the Levada Center and the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM), which is close to the Putin administration, indicates a shift in Russian public sentiment.

Scammers are attempting to hijack personal accounts on the Russian State Services portal. Criminals use the SNILS number to request password recovery codes via SMS. Once the code is intercepted, attackers gain control over the user's personal account.

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the United Russia party, stated at a plenary session that Russia must not depend on foreign supplies of medical equipment. He noted that the healthcare system is currently facing challenges regarding drug supply. Medvedev said that the need for domestic production is an obvious reality in modern conditions. He said that avoiding dependence on external providers is an obvious necessity in modern conditions. He reported that the development of innovative drugs has already been launched with party support in St. Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev stated that Russia requires both innovative medicines and essential standard drugs. He noted that the list of medicines expands every year. Expert Tatyana Golika reported at a forum that the share of medicines produced within Russia should reach 90% by 2030.

Vadim Mashkovich, founder of the Rusagra holding, faces allegations of intentional bankruptcy, money laundering, and bribery.

The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) is set to lose a portion of its authority regarding labor migration. The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs is introducing a bill that would conclude a long-term process regarding the migration sphere.

Snus remains available at tobacco outlets across Russia despite being prohibited for wholesale, retail, and production. The process aims to suppress illegal activities within the nicotine and tobacco sectors. Ali Kapranov, head of a Russian newspaper technology project, stated that the licensing process was not completed due to security concerns. The source noted that the technology's operational status in Russia is uncertain because the encryption keys are held outside of Russian jurisdiction. The ban is currently in effect as of today. Retail sales of shashlik in Russia fell by 10 percent in April compared to the previous year. The decline is attributed to cold weather and reduced consumer activity. This represents a sharp contrast to the spring of 2025, when sales growth reached 30 percent. Businesses may face losses if demand does not recover during the May holidays.

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Vice-Premier Tatiana Golikova stated that nearly two million Russians underwent workplace health screenings in 2025. The government aims to increase this figure by the 2030s. The announcement was made during a broadcast on Komsomolskaya Pravda.

The Russian aviation regulator Rosaviatsia has restricted the validity of the operator certificate for airline Izh-Avia. The airline may continue flights provided that violations identified during an inspection are rectified by July 28. Failure to address these violations will result in the cancellation of the certificate. Izh-Avia management has promised to resolve the issues.

The Moscow Arbitration Court has registered a lawsuit filed by the Prosecutor General's Office against Mashkovich for 6.7 billion rubles. The Moscow City Court will consider an anti-monopoly lawsuit involving the seizure of movable and immovable property. The lawsuit targets assets belonging to Vadim Moskovich, a Russian billionaire ranked 51st on the Forbes list with a net worth of $2.9 billion. The assets are alleged to have been acquired illegally. In mid-April, interim measures were placed on bank accounts and affiliated assets related to Moskovich as part of a fraud and abuse of power criminal case. A court in Moscow upheld a sentence for former party leader Schlosberg this week. Authorities estimated that up to 70,000 people could have attended a related protest regarding internet freedom and Telegram access.