Stories from Russia

Schlosberg faces mandatory labor requirements as part of a case involving foreign agent status. A court in Moscow upheld a sentence requiring Schlosberg Kutska to perform 420 hours of mandatory labor.

Ekaterina Duntsova, founder of the Dawn party, has called on Russians to use domestic methods like banging pots to protest for a free internet. The proposed method includes whistling, blowing horns, or playing music for 10 to 30 minutes between Monday and Friday. Dontsova stated she wants to avoid organizing uncoordinated protests to prevent putting people at risk. She has formally petitioned the President, the State Duma faction leader, the Federation Council, the Investigative Committee, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Prosecutor General to clarify the legality of these actions. The proposal involves citizens performing specific actions at 8:00 PM every weekday from Monday to Friday. The proposed action is intended as a symbol of the struggle for a free internet. The movement is not directed against the Russian authorities or Vladimir Putin personally.

Vladimir Putin's actions have resulted in approximately 60,000 refugees in the Kursk region. Additionally, the Belgorod region has seen between 20,000 and 30,000 refugees. The source stated that Putin is unable to provide payments to these displaced individuals.

Local municipality head Sergey Boyko reported that 85 people have been evacuated from homes to hotels in the Krasnodar Krai region. Nearly 800 personnel and approximately 50 units of special equipment have been deployed to combat the fourth fire in two weeks. City services and volunteers are also working across three coastal areas to collect petroleum products. More than 13,000 cubic meters of fuel oil have been removed from the affected areas. The facility has been attacked four times since the beginning of the month. According to Bloomberg data, Ukraine has conducted 21 strikes on Russian oil facilities since the start of April. Ukrainian drones also recently targeted a production dispatch oil station near Perm.

Timur Mindich, a figure in a Ukrainian energy corruption case, reportedly suggested former energy minister Svetlana Grinchuk for the position of Ukraine's ambassador to the United States.

Investigators have opened a criminal case regarding the violation of aviation safety rules and the operation of aircraft. The investigation follows a hard landing of a helicopter in Koma. Preliminary findings indicate there were no fatalities in the incident. The North-Western Transport Prosecutor's Office has organized a check into the hard landing. Specialists are working to prevent oil from entering the sea. All casualties were taken to the hospital for examination. All injured individuals were transported to the hospital for examination, according to the Ministry of Health. A helicopter is scheduled to land in 4 minutes. There are conflicting reports regarding its destination, with some stating it was en route to the North Sea and others indicating it was returning. Observers have been seen in the area.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is prioritizing security forces to conduct a crackdown on the digital space. The move follows a speech where Putin said the need to prevent criminal activities and terrorist attacks. The FSB reported on April 25 that it prevented a planned terrorist attack in Moscow. Officials noted that broad public information during such operations can damage investigative efforts. The law applies to any automated drone complexes or underwater drones in cases of attack or threat of attack against customs facilities. This measure follows reports of rising oil prices linked to the Iranian conflict.

The Public Opinion Foundation, which is close to the Putin administration, reported that the number of Russians feeling anxiety has exceeded the number of those feeling calm. This marks the first time in a long period that anxiety levels have surpassed calmness according to the foundation. The state-run FOM center previously recorded a major spike in anxiety following mobilization. This trend has been noted for seven consecutive weeks. Vladimir Putin is reportedly aware of rising anxiety levels among the Russian population. While state media and television have reported on this anxiety, the Kremlin appears prepared to prioritize security over maintaining the appearance of public support ahead of the Duma elections. Data from the Levada Center and the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM), which is close to the Putin administration, indicates a shift in Russian public sentiment.

Kursk Oblast Governor Alexander Khinshtein reported an attack by a Ukrainian drone on a telecommunications facility in the Rylsky district. The strike damaged a digital television tower, according to the governor. No casualties were immediately reported in the announcement.

Scientists from the Novgorod Metallurgical Institute in Russia have developed a method to produce iron powder for steel production. This powder is intended to be added to traditional steel scrap alongside coke or graphite to saturate alloys with carbon.