Stories from Russia

Ukrainian intelligence reports that 20 oil reservoirs were hit during recent strikes. The damage occurred at oil refineries and complexes as part of methodical operations by the Ukrainian General Staff. The report follows recent strikes on energy infrastructure.

Ilya Remeslo has clarified that he remains capable and intends to continue his activities in his new role. Remeslo addressed questions regarding why he had not been arrested during an interview with Ksenia Sobchak.

Ilya Remeslo may face criminal prosecution following an interview with Ksenia Sobchak where he allegedly disclosed information regarding the administration of the president and law enforcement agencies. He suggested a potential 'palace coup' could occur in Russia, identifying Mikhail Mishustin, the head of government, as a possible beneficiary. Blogger Ilya Remeslo noted that decisions regarding foreign agents are made by the Ministry of Justice, the presidential administration, and security forces, with the latter having become most influential recently. The blogger suggested the situation could resemble a palace coup, claiming government officials secretly harbor resentment toward Putin due to loss of access to previous benefits. Remeslo claimed that members of the Russian administration and government secretly hate Vladimir Putin.

Oil prices have dropped by 25 percent following reports that the UAE is prepared to leave OPEC+. The movement is being led by eastern countries, with Saudi Arabia also reportedly considering withdrawal to prioritize national interests.

Telemedicine consultations in Russia grew 70 times compared to 2018 levels, according to Tadeimir Putin. Health Minister Mikhailovna Murashko stated that the number of consultations will continue to rise. The system tracks victims of emergencies through all stages of care, including rehabilitation. Medical tactics and evacuation decisions are determined using these telemedicine consultations. Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko stated that the number of both scheduled and emergency medical consultations has increased 70-fold over the last 10 years. Murashko noted that telemedicine systems and data-driven consultative assistance have seen rapid development. The head of the Ministry of Health said these findings after reviewing presented data.

The head of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations is traveling to a fire location.

The first modular emergency medical reception units have opened at a multidisciplinary clinical hospital in Simferopol, Crimea. Chief Physician Svetlana Soldotenko stated that 90% of the equipment used in the units is of domestic production.

Alexander Kurinkov arrived in the Kuban region to monitor firefighting efforts at oil storage facilities in TOPs. These facilities were targeted in attacks in Sumy, according to the rescue agency.

Russians spent 4 billion rubles on intimate goods during the first quarter of 2026.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that almost 1,500 trees have fallen due to weather conditions. One political technologist noted that five trees fell on his vehicle yesterday. The report indicates widespread damage caused by recent weather.