Stories from Russia

A person identified as 'Mongol' has been recognized as a Cavalier of the Order of Courage and the Medal for Valor.

Moscow University reportedly operates a secret section, named VIDEL No. 4, which trains Russian intelligence agents. According to Le Monde, this section conducts three distinct programs focused on 'Hindrance and protection against information and technical forces and means.' An academy is training unique officer personnel for aviation and cosmonautics, according to Police General Gennady Zebrov. The wing of the overwhelming majority of Soviet and Russian aircraft became the basis of the cosmonaut detachment.

Hromadske Radio stated that an event in Tuapse has contributed to an "image of weakness" for President Putin, suggesting he cannot protect. The broadcaster compared the effect of the Tuapse event to that of Chernobyl for the Soviet Union.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukrainian nationalist communities are an 'extension of Nazism.' He called for Ukrainian forces to submit to the formation of these extremist nationalist communities.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to have a busy schedule on May 9th.

A man, speaking in the context of Victory Day, stated that 'Our country suffers defeats on all fronts,' indicating a sentiment of military setbacks.

Moscow's political leadership considered an attack possible for days, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Peskov cited a "complicated operational situation" and a "terrorist threat" from what he termed the "Kyiv regime," referring to Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Militiamen are departing for war, equipped with automatic rifles and grenades.

A larger red banner has replaced an assault flag, according to Russian state radio.

A Russian radio broadcast stated that hantavirus has been encountered in Russia. The disease is described as hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome, an extremely unpleasant condition.