Stories from Russia

Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA and IBE light heavyweight titles against Germany's Michel Eifert on May 30 in Yekaterinburg. The WBO light heavyweight championship will not be at stake during the bout. The fight is scheduled to take place in Yekaterinburg, Russia. The WBO world title belonging to Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol will not be at stake during his upcoming match against German fighter Michael Aferth. The WBO does not plan to strip Bivol of his title, according to reports. The bout will also involve the WBA and IBF titles. Coach Islam Xavier Mendes stated that details regarding the opponent and date for the upcoming fight are currently speculative. Previously, it was reported that Makhachev will conduct his first lightweight title defense against Yan Gerry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 15.

Governor Evgeny Suntsev reported that air defense systems shot down four enemy drones targeting industrial facilities in the Orenburg region.

A ceremony to honor Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro took place in Moscow. Participants included Fidel Antonio Castro Smirnov, the grandson of Castro, Cuban Ambassador Enrique Ortega Gonzalez, and State Duma Deputy Alexander Bobakov. The event preceded the upcoming centenary of Castro's birth in August. Castro Smirnov described his grandfather as a man who challenged the United States empire. A ceremony was held in Moscow to lay flowers at the monument of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro for his 100th anniversary. Representatives from various socialist parties from different countries participated in the event.

Perpetrators allegedly registered North Caucasus residents in northern regions to illicitly obtain government funds. The estimated budget damage exceeds 1 billion rubles. Since the full-scale invasion, Russia has engaged in 35 cases of systemic use of criminal prosecutions, in absentia arrests, convictions, and illegal detentions. These legal mechanisms are being used for politically motivated persecution of journalists. The source stated that Russia is using the tools and rules of law as a cover for these actions. The source stated that the country utilizes these instruments to conduct its actions against media professionals. This development follows existing concerns regarding the targeting of media personnel. The source noted that Russia is using these articles to incriminate Ukrainian and ground-based journalists.

Experts in Russia expect new construction prices to decrease by 10% to 30% by the end of this year. Auto expert Igor Marzaretto stated that car prices in Russia will continue to rise in the near future. He described the price increases as slow and gradual but constant. Marzaretto noted that high credit costs, such as a 1.15 million ruble loan, make it difficult for Russians to purchase vehicles without financing. Experts reported that certain construction materials can no longer be supplied to Russia without 'Chestny Znak' digital tracking. This requirement may lead to increased prices and local supply disruptions for products like cement. The report noted that cement supplied in bulk is not affected by these specific regulations.

A blogger stated that a revolution in Russia is unlikely, suggesting instead the possibility of a palace coup. The blogger claims that individuals within the administration and government secretly hate Vladimir Putin because they cannot access previous benefits.

A blogger reported that while standard administration work pays approximately 400,000 rubles per month, special projects offer significantly higher rewards. The blogger stated they refused this offer.

President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is experiencing a historical turning point. He made these remarks during a discussion regarding security in the context of upcoming elections. Putin said the importance of serving the fatherland during such critical periods.

The emergency regime has been canceled in the Kalavansky district as floodwaters begin to recede. Deputy Head of Kalavansky District Evgeny Leshchenko stated that water levels are stabilizing and decreasing.

The Russian service Antiplagiat reported that its system identified artificial intelligence usage in 27% of cases during the first quarter of this year.