Stories from Russia

Ilya Remeslo was hospitalized on the evening of March 18 after an interview with journalist Alexander Plushevo. Remeslo suggested that while there is no imminent revolution, internal dissatisfaction is growing due to unmet promises. He noted that officials are currently being characterized as informants or those responsible for Navalny's imprisonment. The source indicated that these sentiments are being discussed among various people in the administration. Remeslo stated that these officials are unable to reap the benefits they previously anticipated. Remeslo is a pro-government blogger, lawyer, and former member of the public chamber known for reporting on Alexei Navalny and other opposition figures. Following his criticisms, Remeslo was hospitalized for one month. Ksenia Sobchak interviewed Remeslo regarding his shift in stance and the accusations of being an informant.

The used car sales platform CarPrice has been transferred to the state corporation Rostec. This follows a court decision to transfer assets to the state in the Galitsky case. Lawyers stated the transfer does not contradict current legislation.

Lokomotiv Novosibirsk tied the men's Superleague bronze series against Zenit Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. Lokomotiv won the match 3-0 in sets to level the series at two wins apiece. The deciding fifth match is scheduled for May 2 in Saint Petersburg. Lokomotiv won against Zenit Saint Petersburg in the men's volleyball championship series for third place in Russia. The match ended with a 2-2 series score.

Russian forces have been assigned the task of storming the Afdeevsky coke-chemical plant. The plant is identified specifically as the Afdeevsky coke and chemical plant and is described as a key fortified enemy stronghold.

The company Antiplagiat saw its revenue increase by approximately 10% year-over-year in 2025, reaching 920 million rubles. The company reported a profit of 345 million rubles for the period. The report was discussed by Kommersant M representatives. Profits for the same period totaled 345 million rubles. According to an RBK report, two specific films have already surpassed the 1 billion ruble threshold. The data was reported by Business FM Russia. The report was provided by representatives Vladislav Viktorov and Egor Porfyonov.

A Tatar man named Fedor Fatykh died after being subjected to ten days of abuse. The victim was reportedly beaten and deprived of food by guards. The source stated that Fatykh was found dying upon returning from work.

The International Handball Federation Council decided in March to implement a phased return of Russian teams to international competition.

The digital publisher Litres has removed content labeling laws regarding the mention of narcotic substances. The Litres platform has removed drug warnings from various works of Russian classical literature. The platform stated that according to legislation, warnings are not required for books published before August 1, 1990. Affected works include titles by authors such as Pushkin, Gogol, and Chekhov. The removal follows the previous appearance of incorrect warnings on the platform. This follows new anti-drug measures implemented in Russia on March 1.

Two people were injured during a Ukrainian military attack on a social facility in the Belgorod region. The strike occurred following reports of drone activity in the area. In the Novgorod region, approximately 15,000 residents were successfully reconnected to the electricity grid following severe weather. Governor Vyacheslav Glotkov reported drone attacks on Belgorod, including strikes on Borisovka and the villages of Krasny Ruk and Oktyabrsky. Drone operators reportedly targeted residential sectors rather than military objects. The attacks caused damage to civilian infrastructure, according to the source. A drone attack in the village of Borisovka, Balakonevsky District, killed one man and injured four others, according to regional governor Chislav Gladkov. Russian authorities reported intercepting and destroying drones in the Belgorod and Kursk regions, Crimea, and over the Black Sea.

The used car sales platform CarPrice has been transferred to the Russian state corporation Rostec. The acquisition includes several other companies alongside CarPrice, according to data from Spark Interfax. Alexander Galisky completed the transaction. The Russian state-owned conglomerate Rostec has acquired the CarPrice platform, according to reports from Business FM Russia. Prosecutors allege Galisky has been actively involved in the military-political conflict in Ukraine since 2022. The prosecution claims his fund directed $50 million to Ukrainian companies over recent years. This transfer follows a court decision that prohibited Alexander Galisky and his investment fund, Almaz Capital Partners, from holding stakes in several companies, according to Spark Interfax data.