Stories from Russia

Radio Svoboda reported on a 'beacon' for May 9th, stating it would help Ukrainian Armed Forces drones 'find their way to the president's body.' This highly provocative statement implies a potential targeting of a president, likely the Russian President, on the upcoming May 9th.

A breakdown of the entire mechanism for managing the common fish stock has been reported by the source.

Reports from Moscow indicate that scams are targeting veterans and elderly individuals. Four main fraud schemes targeting veterans and elderly people are currently appearing before Victory Day on May 9.

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which continues until June 6, has 'Putin's pragmatic dialogue' as its main topic. Its main theme is 'pragmatic dialogue: path to a stable future.' The forum will focus on investments, development of internal potential, and market transformation, serving as a platform for discussing practical business solutions.

A Russian source reported that the country's pre-war stocks of mobile launchers are currently at 75%.

Slightly less than 7% of Russia's total registered car fleet consists of an excess number of vehicles. More than two-thirds of these vehicles are from just five brands: Cherry, Havail, Jilly, Chinggan, and Lifan. Russian forces shot down almost 400 drones, with 30 of them intercepted on approach to Moscow.

Operations at 13 airports in Southern Russia were suspended yesterday morning following a drone incident. A drone fell into the building of the Aeronavigation of Southern Russia branch in Rostov-on-Don, causing the disruption. Ukrainian Armed Forces drones are reportedly attacking multiple Russian regions.

Scammers are reportedly sending fake congratulatory messages, disguised as coming from mayors and governors, via social media and messengers.

Shamil Gazizov, identified as the general director of a club, announced that a meeting is scheduled to take place on May 10 in Grozny.

Entry to Manezhnaya Square in Moscow has been restricted, and temporary construction fences have been installed around its perimeter as part of the city's emergency security preparations. Radio Svoboda reported that a 'silence regime' will be implemented in Moscow on May 8 and 9. Mobile internet has begun to be cut in central Moscow, with reports of difficulties withdrawing money in some areas. Red Square is closed, and security measures have been reinforced. Foreign journalists were excluded yesterday, and their accreditations were canceled. Flight restrictions in Moscow have led to delays for civilian aircraft, with passengers reporting issues reaching Aeroflot's call center. Large security measures are being taken, with questions raised about the welcome of Western press.