Stories from Moscow · Russia

Maxim Kosminov was struck by six bullets to the upper body during a television interview. Intelligence expert Heuker Schmidt stated the motive may involve revenge or retaliation linked to Vladimir Putin.

Rafik Yakubov is leaving his post as sports director of Dynamo Moscow of his own volition. Yakubov joined the club in May 2025. The decision follows an unsuccessful season for the team, which was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs after losing a series to their Minsk-based rivals.

The Constitutional Court has granted regional authorities expanded powers to declare extraordinary situations. These declarations can be made by governors based on specific criteria, such as the presence of 10 stray dogs within a city.

Dmitry Borschevsky of RVB Wildberries stated that recent regulatory and customs initiatives appear to be an attempt to administratively remove foreign products from the market under the guise of consumer protection.

New regulations in Russia effective May 1 aim to simplify the process of evicting people from apartments. The measure is intended to combat the use of 'rubber apartments' used for illegal purposes. Mikhail Limov discussed the procedural changes on Radio Sputnik.

Russia has implemented new regulations requiring dietary supplements to be supported by scientific research or literature reviews. New regulations in Russia require dietary supplements to be supported by scientific literature research or reviews.

Military prosecutors and counterintelligence departments are reportedly failing to reach the front lines to investigate rights violations. Instead, oversight bodies are summoning witnesses through command structures.

SpaceX utilizes a hybrid insurance format for its missions, according to reports from Moscow. The corporation requires clients launching third-party satellites to obtain insurance up to $400 million and sign liability waivers.

Grigory Shershukov, product director at Nana Semantica, stated that a single player lowering prices is unlikely to significantly change the market. He noted that the overall market is not currently profitable enough to sustain a price war.

Russian employers are being forced to optimize staff due to the current economic environment and rising insurance contribution costs. Signs of these hidden layoffs include sudden spikes in performance metrics, new reporting requirements, and cuts to bonuses. Russian companies are undergoing mass optimization of internal processes, according to Anna Markina, CEO of the Moscow Business Club. The number of employees being offered layoffs has increased by 43% over the last 10 months. Additionally, the number of specialists laid off has risen by nearly 60% compared to the previous year. One in four companies is currently reducing costs by halting hiring and implementing terminations. This optimization involves staff members performing multiple roles, such as managing both marketing and public relations.