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Influencer Victoria Bonia released a video addressing Vladimir Putin, stating that the people, artists, and influencers are afraid of him. Bonia criticized internet outages in Russia and issues regarding the Black Sea coast and flooding.

The Kalashnikov Concern has equipped Russian forces with mobile remote surveillance complexes featuring video and thermal imaging technology. The incident occurred during road maintenance operations. An analysis by the company Antiplagiat indicates that every fourth student assignment in Russia is written with the assistance of artificial intelligence. The company identified this trend through its own reporting and analysis. The source described the situation as a very serious problem. A commentator noted that the actual frequency may be higher, suggesting that every fourth assignment is AI-assisted while others may use it partially. The commentator mentioned conducting research on this topic with students from Plekhanov University. A commentator noted that relying on AI instead of personal intelligence may prevent students from becoming specialists.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called on Germany to focus on European Union security. Zakharova stated that Germany is investing resources into the militarization of Ukraine and failing to consider the interests of its own citizens.

The 'Icebreaker of Knowledge' project for future researchers has launched at the Atomic DNA museum in Moscow. Winners of the project will travel to the North Pole aboard the nuclear icebreaker '50 Years of Victory'.

Russian metallurgy industrialist Vladimir Boglaiev expressed pessimistic views regarding the country's economic prospects. These comments were noted during an economic forum in Moscow. The remarks follow recent economic failures reported by experts and business leaders.

Ilya Remeslo may face criminal prosecution following an interview with Ksenia Sobchak where he allegedly disclosed information regarding the administration of the president and law enforcement agencies. He suggested a potential 'palace coup' could occur in Russia, identifying Mikhail Mishustin, the head of government, as a possible beneficiary. Blogger Ilya Remeslo noted that decisions regarding foreign agents are made by the Ministry of Justice, the presidential administration, and security forces, with the latter having become most influential recently. The blogger suggested the situation could resemble a palace coup, claiming government officials secretly harbor resentment toward Putin due to loss of access to previous benefits. Remeslo claimed that members of the Russian administration and government secretly hate Vladimir Putin.

Oil prices have dropped by 25 percent following reports that the UAE is prepared to leave OPEC+. The movement is being led by eastern countries, with Saudi Arabia also reportedly considering withdrawal to prioritize national interests.

Telemedicine consultations in Russia grew 70 times compared to 2018 levels, according to Tadeimir Putin. Health Minister Mikhailovna Murashko stated that the number of consultations will continue to rise. The system tracks victims of emergencies through all stages of care, including rehabilitation. Medical tactics and evacuation decisions are determined using these telemedicine consultations. Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko stated that the number of both scheduled and emergency medical consultations has increased 70-fold over the last 10 years. Murashko noted that telemedicine systems and data-driven consultative assistance have seen rapid development. The head of the Ministry of Health said these findings after reviewing presented data.

Russians spent 4 billion rubles on intimate goods during the first quarter of 2026.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that almost 1,500 trees have fallen due to weather conditions. One political technologist noted that five trees fell on his vehicle yesterday. The report indicates widespread damage caused by recent weather.