Stories from Russia

Presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov explained the absence of military hardware in the May 9 parade during a briefing. This decision marks a change from previous parades that used modern tanks and missiles to demonstrate power. Previous parades on Red Square featured intercontinental missiles and modern tanks to demonstrate national power. The decision follows recent attacks on Russian facilities. Kremlin spokesperson Piers Koff stated that the event will instead feature a march of thousands of officer candidates on Red Square. Russia will celebrate the victory over Nazi Germany on Red Square on May 9 without the use of military equipment. The last time a parade was held without weapons was in 2007. The annual military parade in Moscow commemorating the victory in World War II will be scaled back this year.

fuel storage tanks with a 50,000-capacity are currently burning in Perm, Russia. The incident involves some of the largest tanks within the Russian Federation.

The Uralvagonzavod plant in Russia has transitioned to a full production model focused on the de-conservation, repair, and modernization of T-72 tanks. This shift marks the first time the facility has focused on this specific version of the T-72 tanks.

Russia is accusing Ukrainian and foreign journalists of criminal offenses, according to reports from Kyiv. The Institute of Mass Information is documenting these instances. The individual allegedly used the Telegram messenger to coordinate with agents and conducted reconnaissance at residential locations. He reportedly manufactured explosive devices and performed photo and video surveillance of military units for money.

This estimate was provided by Alexey Bordin, general director of the Internet Video Association. The report notes that high consumption trends persist due to historical mentalities regarding accessibility.

The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed the Peruvian ambassador in Moscow to increase contact with Russian authorities regarding citizens serving in foreign armed forces.

Pirate websites in Russia generated $87 million in advertising revenue, according to data discussed by advertising agency founder Alexey Pak. This revenue includes illegal advertising from online casinos and unauthorized bookmakers.

Russia is introducing a ban on probationary periods for young mothers. Employers will no longer be permitted to assign such periods to women with children under the age of three. Previously, this protection applied only to pregnant women and mothers with children under 1.5 years old. The Social Fund will automatically review denials issued since January of this year and notify parents via the State Services portal. According to Rospotrebnadzor, approximately 30,000 sellers in Russia are ignoring bans on certain sales.

A criminal case has been opened in the Kantemirovsky Autonomous Okrug regarding illegal northern payments. The investigation into the unauthorized payments is ongoing.

Regional head Alexei Tsidionov announced an extension of the ban on climbing Mount Monkusardy in Buryatia. The Akinsky district remains under a state of emergency with 24-hour patrols established to prevent tourists from entering the zone. The decision follows an incident on April 21 where two women and one man from a Krasnoyarsk group died during a descent. Authorities have also detained a travel agency director, a deputy, and a guide in connection with a criminal case. The region also maintains an emergency regime in the Akin District with 24-hour duty shifts active.