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Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0300Ramzan Kadyrov Nominated for Another Term as Chechnya's Leader
Ramzan Kadyrov has been nominated for another term as head of Russia's Chechen Republic after delegates at the 42nd conference of the regional branch of the United Russia party unanimously supported his candidacy.
The announcement was made by Chechen...
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0300Debate Over Russia's Domestic Violence Bill Escalates Into Lawsuit
Chair of the Russian State Duma Committee on Family Protection Nina Ostanina said that if a law against domestic violence is adopted in Russia, young people "will become more cautious about getting married" and could fall under "the ideology of rejec...
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0300Russian Navy Commissions New Ocean Tug Captain Sergeev for Pacific Fleet
The Russian Navy has commissioned the new ocean-going tug Captain Sergeev, adding the Project 23470 vessel to the Pacific Fleet's auxiliary forces, according to Zvezda.
The commissioning ceremony took place aboard the tug, where the vessel was offici...
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0300Former Russian Aviation Chief Detained on Major Fraud Charges
Former head of Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), Alexander Neradko, has been charged with large-scale fraud, RBC reported, citing two law enforcement sources. He has been detained.
Investigators are requesting that Neradko be plac...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0300Russian Navy Revives Long-Range Deployments for Diesel-Electric Submarines
The Russian Navy is reviving the Soviet-era practice of deploying diesel-electric submarines in ocean-going operations. Project 636.3 Varshavyanka submarines will train and operate alongside nuclear-powered submarines, Izvestia reported, citing sourc...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0300Why Russia Is Buying Gasoline From India and How It Compares to Domestic Fuel
At least 60,000 tons of automotive gasoline have been shipped from India to Russia. Two tankers carrying the first fuel cargoes have already departed, although the specific refinery that supplied them has not been disclosed.
According to industry sou...
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0300Russia Confirms Plans to Import Gasoline to Stabilize Domestic Fuel Market
Russia is indeed planning to import a certain volume of gasoline in order to support the domestic market, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
According to him, the purchases would become "another step toward stabilizing the market, aimed at redu...
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:23:00 +0300Russian Lawmakers Propose Death Penalty for Corrupt Officials Harming National Security
Russian State Duma deputies from the Fair Russia faction have submitted a bill proposing the introduction of the death penalty for corruption crimes that undermine citizens’ security and the country's defense capabilities.
Party leader and State Du...
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0300Russian Official Seeks Lower Criminal Responsibility Age and Stronger School Safety Measures
Chairman of Russia's Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin has voiced support for introducing criminal liability for parents who fail to properly raise their children, arguing that responsibility for juvenile behavior begins within the family.
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Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0300State of Emergency Declared in Crimea and Sevastopol Amid Energy Supply Crisis
Authorities in Crimea and Sevastopol have introduced a regional state of emergency as officials work to address ongoing energy supply disruptions and resolve related economic issues.
Crimean head Sergey Aksyonov announced the decision on his Telegram...
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:27:00 +0300Kremlin Reacts to Rumors of South Ossetia’s Possible Accession to Russia
The appointment of former South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev as an adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin is not connected to any possible future accession of the republic to Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Speaking to reporters...
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0300Russia Moves to Tackle Fuel Shortages as Gasoline and Diesel Prices Surge
Russia's government is searching for ways to stabilize the domestic fuel market after sharp price increases and supply disruptions at filling stations triggered concern among motorists and regulators alike.
The primary objective is to boost fuel avai...
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0300Fuel Rationing, Power Warnings and Camp Closures Introduced in Crimea
Authorities in Crimea are taking urgent steps to stabilize fuel supplies and address a growing shortage of gasoline across the peninsula, according to statements from Russian and regional officials.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said regional autho...
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:32:00 +0300Russian Central Bank Governor Reappears, Points Out to Key Economic Problems
Russia's relatively low labor productivity remains one of the most serious challenges facing the national economy, Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said during a press conference following the regulator's June board meeting on interest rates.
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:44:00 +0300Influential St. Petersburg Businessman Ilya Traber Detained in Russia
Influential St. Petersburg businessman Ilya Traber has been detained. According to Fontanka, law enforcement officers searched his country residence on the morning of June 17, while Federal Security Service (FSB) personnel were seen at the businessma...
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0300Russian Central Bank Chief Disappears from Public Eye, Sparks Conspiracy Theories
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov urged journalists not to fuel speculation over the recent absence of Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina from public view.
According to Interfax, Peskov declined to discuss Nabiullina's health in detail and instead...
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0300Russia Moves Toward Phasing Out Visa and Mastercard Cards
Russia should move more quickly to remove Visa and Mastercard payment cards from circulation, according to Dmitry Dubynin, head of the National Payment Card System (NSPK), the operator of the Mir payment card network.
Dubynin told Rossiyskaya Gazeta ...
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0300Russian Billionaire Criticizes Strong Ruble, Warns of Risks to Russian Economy
The continued strengthening of the Russian ruble against the U.S. dollar is meaningless, and Russia's persistence in pursuing such a policy has surprised the global business community, Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska wrote on his Telegram channel....
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0300Russia No Longer Depends on Western Financial Systems – Finance Minister
Russia has transitioned its financial system into what officials describe as a fully autonomous model, eliminating dependence on foreign creditors and Western payment infrastructure. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov presented the assessment during the...
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0300Russia Moves Forward With Single-Engine Su-75 Checkmate Fighter Program
The construction of the first prototype of Russia's Su-75 Checkmate fifth-generation fighter jet has officially begun, Vadim Badekha, Chief Executive Officer of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said.
According to the official, the Checkmate prog...