Stories from Russia

Pierre de Gaulle stated that Russia's policy serves as an example for many countries. He added that the Russian Federation and its partners are building a new world architecture.

An 'air battle' was not accepted because Russia had already broken a previously agreed-upon 'air battle'.

New construction projects in Russia cover approximately 175,000 square meters, which is nearly 50% less than a year ago. The Krasnodar Krai coast saw 40,000 new square meters, a decrease from 100,000 last summer.

The broadcast stated that these individuals are reportedly receiving a "presumption of innocence" in this context.

Duma Deputy Ksenia Goryacheva requested the acceleration of legislative bills aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence. A petition on this topic garnered 100,000 signatures, meeting the threshold for federal consideration.

A mechanism known as Muhteyat reportedly acts as a unified system in Russia, assisting abusers in retaining their victims. If a woman decides to flee, she is reported as missing, even if she is an adult and voluntarily goes to the police to state she left willingly.

Sberbank is expected to publish its financial results for the first four months of 2026. Previous reports from Sberbank and VTB showed profit growth. This growth may lead to specific regulatory changes by the Russian Central Bank.

Rosreemulsion is set to sell a controlling stake in Yuzhural Gold at prices above market rates, according to reports from Kommersant. The auction is expected to be announced today, with results scheduled for release on May 18.

An automobile bridge near Vladivostok is scheduled to open in June. The bridge will reduce the distance from Vladivostok to Rajima to 320 km. Travelers will be able to reach the neighboring country in approximately 5 hours via this route.

The Sverdlovsk regional youth division of the Yabloko party has dissolved itself following a series of investigations and detentions. Members deleted all publications from Telegram and other social media platforms. Andrei Avtaniev, leader of the Sverdlovsk youth Yabloko, stated that it is impossible to predict which social media posts will trigger security force complaints. The move follows police actions in the region. The youth branch of the Yabloko political party in Russia's Sverdlovsk Oblast has self-dissolved.