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The Russian ruble has reached a record high against the dollar, surpassing a critical level not seen in two years.

A Russian An-2 plane carrying eight passengers made an emergency landing in the forests of Yakutia due to engine problems. The aircraft subsequently burned down. The pilot managed to land the plane before it caught fire. A small plane landed on a beach, according to reports from a Baltimore-based station.

For the first time since 2022, Russian citizens are expressing more concern about domestic attacks than about the frontline situation.

The implementation of artificial intelligence within Russian government bodies and the role of a 'robot minister' were discussed.

A Putin tribunal is reportedly moving closer to proceedings, with historical accounts suggesting he will be remembered as a criminal.

Russian universities are reportedly pressuring students to enlist as wartime drone pilots. Enlistees are promised no frontline duty and offered perks if they join the military's drone program.

Customs data indicates that Russia has purchased goods declared as Czech products worth hundreds of millions of Czech crowns, despite existing sanctions.

Russia launched an unusual daytime attack involving approximately 400 drones and bombers firing missiles.

A Russian government commission has approved a bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies. This initiative seeks to legalize cryptocurrency operations within the country.

This move is part of broader discussions on expanding responsibility for cryptocurrency transactions and potentially allowing pawnshops to accept them.