Stories from Russia

The court ruling follows investigations into their research activities.

Gazprom Neft is not conducting negotiations to sell stakes in NIS with any companies other than Hungary's MOL. The company is currently in an active stage of preparing a deal to realize its stake, according to TASS. The report cites Reuters as the source. Gazprom Neft is in negotiations regarding the sale of a stake to MOL, according to reports from TAS and Reuters. Reuters will begin purchases under the budget rule starting May 8, spending less than 6 billion rubles per day. The Central Bank will conversely sell currency as part of the 'zerekkarivanie' process established in state monetary policy. Chief economist Sofya Donts of TA Investments noted that experts expected the Ministry of Finance to spend approximately three times more than what was announced, though calculation methods differ between analysts and the ministry.

The Russian Football Union licensing commission granted FC Rostov a license to participate in the current Russian Premier League season. The commission noted that Rostov met all necessary requirements in less than one year.

Russian defensive fortifications, including concrete and wood-earth bunkers, were highly visible to enemy forces due to a lack of camouflage.

The announcement was made via Radio Mayak. The source did not specify the exact date of the presentation. Sergey Melikov has been appointed as the head of Dagestan.

A former first deputy director of the Main Directorate of Special Construction has been taken into custody. The seizure follows a lawsuit filed by the Prosecutor General's Office. The value of the seized assets is estimated at 7 billion rubles.

The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) reported a decrease in prices for socially goods across several Russian regions. This price reduction follows agreements reached between local authorities, retail networks, and suppliers. Economist Alexander Rozauvaev stated that prices for social goods have decreased in various Russian regions. The report noted that companies in the oil, gas, aluminum, and fertilizer sectors are seeing earnings due to the situation surrounding Iran. Washington has been a primary importer of nitrogen fertilizers, followed by potassium and phosphate fertilizers. Regional authorities in Russia have recorded a decrease in prices for social goods and essential items. According to data from company YouMani, 60% of international orders made monthly by Russians consist of goods from China.

Two people were shot and others were injured during a shooting at a nightclub in the Chuvash Republic, Russia. The source did not specify the motive or the number of total casualties. Multiple individuals sustained injuries as a result of the shooting.

Crime rates among teenagers in Russia have increased by 10% for the first time in 10 years. The report notes a rise in the total number of offenses committed by minors.

Drivers in Russia are advised to carry printed copies of their electronic OSAGO insurance policies due to potential internet service restrictions. Drivers should also carry physical Euro-protocol forms to prove compliance.