Stories from Russia

The brand value of leading global automotive companies fell by 7 percent in 2026, according to an annual Brand Finance study. This follows a decline in the previous year. The total value of these brands currently stands at 575.4 billion dollars.

Putin stated that Ukraine would implement a silence regime starting May 6, though he noted that Kyiv has not received official communications regarding the specific parameters of the ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed a desire for the end of the war. Russia will implement a ceasefire in the special military operation zone from 00:00 on August 1 until October. The truce coincides with the traditional military parade in Moscow celebrating the Soviet victory. The source noted the ceasefire began late in the evening. President Vladimir Putin has announced a ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with the celebration of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War. During this period, Russian forces will refrain from striking Ukrainian military deployment sites and military-industrial complex facilities located deep within Ukraine.

Mohamed El Maunoud Ramdane, head of the Islamic Council, accused the FLA of providing support and assistance to the NANCI from Russia. Ramdane described the FLA as a long-standing enemy. The accusations follow reports regarding the dismissal of workers being replaced by women.

President Zelensky stated that a decision will be made this summer regarding whether Vladimir Putin chooses to expand the war or pursue diplomacy. The report noted Russian fears of drone flights over Red Square during the upcoming Victory Day parade.

Amid current high inflation, Russians are choosing to spend money immediately rather than save it. This trend involves so-called stress assets, where a business's value falls below its liabilities.

The head of Mordovia reported to the president on the unveiling of a bust of Admiral Fyodor Ushakov in the Kherson region. He noted that the naval commander achieved a victory in the region. The president recalled that the admiral never lost a battle.

A regional state of emergency has been declared in the forests of Tuva due to wildfires, banning all public access. The head of the republic, Vladislav Khovalyk, announced the measure.

Law enforcement is investigating whether an incident involving Armenian leader Nikol Pashinyan was intentional. Pashinyan's relationship with the Kremlin has been strained for the past two years, despite his continued meetings with Vladimir Putin and public statements.

Russia's state leasing company, GTLK, has formed 16 billion rubles in reserves for expected credit losses from leasing. This amount was accumulated in just the first three months of this year. The figure exceeds the total reserves formed during the entire previous year, according to the company's RAS reporting. GTLK specializes in railway and aviation equipment. The information was reported by Frank Media.

Russia is discussing "Project Freedom" operations to evacuate vessels stuck in the Arum Strait. Russia is reportedly providing guarantees that military actions will not resume. The plan follows recent tensions regarding maritime security in the strait. The source noted these operations were previously announced. US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Project Freedom will commence on Monday to provide assistance. There is currently little clarity regarding how Project Freedom will provide safe evacuation operations. The project aims to help specific groups according to reports on Truth Social. US military officials have expressed doubt regarding the success of the operation from the outset. Seven buildings of the Notre-Dame mega-shopping center are being demolished in the Sainte-Dorothée sector of Laval near Highway 13.