Stories from Russia

Approximately 20 high-ranking officials from Sergei Shoigu's inner circle have been imprisoned. One individual, Ruslan Tsalikov, was recently detained. Tsalikov is alleged to have managed logistics for Shoigu, including business jet orders and vacation arrangements. The source described these officials as potential factors of destabilization. Individuals from the circle of Sergei Shoigu have been imprisoned. The source suggests this situation places Shoigu, who is around 70 years old, in a difficult 'situation of choice.' He is reportedly aware of the harsh conditions in Russian prisons, including torture and asset seizure.

Metallurg Magnitogorsk goaltender Ilya Nabokov announced he has finished his tenure with the hockey team. The announcement follows the team's exit from the Gagarin Cup playoffs after a loss to Bars on May 3.

A storm warning has been issued for Dagestan until May 5 due to heavy rainfall and wind speeds reaching 18 meters per second. The regional head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported the warning.

The number of casualties in a Kamaz truck accident has risen to four.

The number of casualties in a Kamaz truck accident has risen to four.

A Russian historian argues that studying the Tokyo and Nuremberg trials provides better insight into the lessons of World War II. The author believes that relying solely on national chain devices is more suitable for processing heavy oil. Additionally, the United States' own crude oil export capacity is limited by infrastructure, with terminal capacity capping exports at just over 5 million tons per day. This suggests that supply gaps in the Middle East remain difficult to fill by other regions, said the need for Middle Eastern supply security. As supply chains converge, raw material prices continue to fluctuate, leading to cost pressures. The court's decision marked Japan's turn towards a tougher stance. The historian argued that reflecting on WWII's lessons requires considering contemporary challenges and threats, not just legal aspects.

Krasmash CEO Gavrilova is being held in a Krasnodar pre-trial detention center since late April. Krasnodar City Council Deputy Ivan Petrov stated the criminal case follows an alleged theft of 3 million rubles.

Archaeological items have been frequently found at Sinov Stream, according to reports. The site is located one floor above the suspected location where Tsarevich Dmitry was killed.

Russian employers are increasingly reducing remote work to optimize payroll costs and increase oversight. According to Alexander Safonov, a professor at the Financial University under the Russian government, this trend has been gaining momentum since last year. Employers are using the shift to manage inefficient staff and wind down projects that do not justify their costs. The move is described as a way for companies to better control labor and optimize payroll funds. Russian citizens are shifting from consumption-based strategies to a savings model, according to reports. Consulting firm Commonwealth Partnership suggests up to 13 major brands, primarily in the clothing segment, may exit the Russian market this year. Victoria Krivoruchka, vice-president of the Russian Association of Fashion Industry Participants, noted a decrease in purchasing power, including on marketplaces.

Seven workers at the Miratorg complex were injured during an attack in the Bryansk region.