Stories from Russia

Slovak Prime Minister Fico, the sole EU leader present at Moscow's Victory Day celebrations, served as a diplomatic intermediary between Kyiv and the Kremlin. During his meeting with the Russian president, Fico stated he transmitted a clear message from Ukrainian leader Zelensky. Zelensky is reportedly willing to engage in a face-to-face meeting in any format. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico held an informal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. Fico shared this in a video address following his visit to Moscow. According to Fico, the Ukrainian leader conveyed this readiness during their personal conversation in Armenia. Putin stated he has never refused such a meeting and suggested Moscow as a possible venue, adding that a meeting is also possible in a third location.

A speaker on Komsomolskaya Pravda expressed a strong nationalistic and religious sentiment, stating, 'I understand that this is the last fall on the land of Christianity. Vesti FM, a Moscow-based radio station, reported that Russia currently has the lowest unemployment rate among all G20 countries.

Lev Slepner's ensemble, Marimba Plus, is scheduled to perform a concert at the Alexey Kozlov Club on May 17. The concert, starting at 20:00, will feature compositions already popular with the public in new arrangements, as well as pieces from their new album.

A simple mechanism for annulling rights based on medical indications was discussed. New norms are set to come into force in Russia regarding the annulment of rights for individuals who have not passed a medical examination.

Independent military expert Dmitry Kornev stated that the supply of components and modules for drones faces no sanction problems. He said that the use of drones must be to be effective and that it is necessary to learn how to fight with them.

An individual has received an appointment as the head of the intelligence department of the Higher Special School of the General Staff.

Users who paid for a subscription to the service 'Klot' have encountered blockages.

The 'Senat' car brand, associated with the Russian president, features a silver logo similar in form to the 'Aurus' brand. The vehicle is described as a heavily re-engineered or rebadged Hongqi H9 sedan. The source notes that many such cars are present in Russia.

Income growth was fastest among workers and technical specialists, according to the source. The report specifically cited welders as an example of technical specialists experiencing the fastest income growth.

A discussion highlighted a security problem for Russian leadership, including the President and Defense Minister, who are increasingly under pressure from Ukraine.