Stories from Russia

Sergei Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow, announced that 26 Ukrainian drones were destroyed on approach to the city. Air defense systems eliminated these unmanned aerial vehicles since the start of the day. Some Ukrainian drones, which were reportedly on their way to Moscow, successfully hit targets. A source stated that there is no special need for additional air defense in Moscow, indicating that existing capabilities are considered sufficient. Operations at airports in Southern Russia have been suspended. Attacks targeted railway infrastructure, residential buildings, a kindergarten, an educational institution, a civilian enterprise, and cars. Drones reached Perm, marking the third attack in recent days, and Grozny in Chechnya. Moscow's Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports restricted operations due to drone threats. A drone attacked an oil region within the European Union on May 4.

A CIAM study indicates that buyers of new apartments in Moscow primarily search for two-room and three-room units. Homebuyers in Moscow new buildings often look for one type of property but acquire another, according to the study results.

A department in Moscow is asserting that a premise is not residential and unsuitable for living, with residents reportedly interfering with fire department operations. People did not remain in the location, possibly having been provided with alternative housing.

Parents are asserting there was no ban on the song "Sheep in My Heart." A woman stated that the song was recommended at school.

Commentators highlight that the Tuapse oil refinery is situated within the city limits and near a resort area, complicating an ongoing 'catastrophe' and 'war of annihilation.' Alexey Chelyumbushkin stated that Tuapse should have been evacuated a week ago, but children are still attending school, raising safety concerns.

The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for Kemerovo Oblast is reportedly evicting citizens from their apartments.

The Krasnoyarsk Regional Court has confirmed a decision for the demolition of the Buryat cottage village.

Russia announced the day before that trilateral negotiations involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine will no longer occur. This statement was made amid ongoing discussions about the conflict in Ukraine.

St. Petersburg football club Zenit plans to give 22-year-old academy product Bogdan Moskvichev a chance as a replacement for main goalkeeper Denis Adamov next season.

Delegations representing Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member states, alongside leaders from Western and Eastern countries, are currently meeting in Moscow.