Governor Fedorishchev Outlines Fuel Price MeasuresSamara Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev has ordered the creation of a fuel task force and additional measures to control prices at independent gas stations, following a federal briefing on stabilizing the situation.
Jeff Monson Relocates for Animal Rescue ProjectAmerican fighter Jeff Monson, who converted to Islam and became a politician in Russia, is moving from Ufa to Yekaterinburg to join an animal rescue project.
Kneissl refuses to swap Austrian for Russian citizenshipFormer Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl, who lives in Russia's Ryazan Region, says she will not give up her Austrian passport for a Russian one, as she does not intend to radically change her identity at 61.
Queues Shrink After Fuel Deliveries in ZabaykalskyFollowing extra fuel supplies, queues for gasoline in Zabaykalsky Krai have shortened significantly, but sales quotas persist, district heads reported.
Houthis impose blockade on Saudi coastThe Houthi blockade of the Saudi coast threatens to raise oil prices and escalate the conflict in the Middle East.
Houthis Declare 'Siege for Siege' BlockadeThe Houthi blockade of Saudi Arabia's coast could significantly impact oil supplies, the situation in Yemen, and stability in the Middle East.
Program of Russia-Kazakhstan Forum in Omsk PublishedThe program for the 12th Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum in Omsk on July 24-25 includes business sessions, cultural events, and an MMA tournament.
Families of Ex-Kuzbass Officials Await TrialThe families of several former Kuzbass officials have been publicly grappling with separation while their loved ones await trial on corruption charges.
Pervouralsk Mayor Igor Kabets DismissedSverdlovsk Oblast Governor Denis Pasler dismissed Pervouralsk Mayor Igor Kabets, citing long-standing issues in the city's municipal management.
Pervouralsk Mayor Kabets Dismissed Over 'Piled Up Problems'Governor Denis Pasler dismissed Pervouralsk Mayor Igor Kabets, citing numerous municipal problems in the industrial city. The dismissal was announced on Pasler's Telegram channel.
Volkov Avoids Fuel Questions on TV DebutDeputy Prime Minister Pavel Volkov made his first TV appearance since the fuel crisis began, but was not asked about the shortage, instead discussing business support.
Ukraine Talks Produce 314-Prisoner ExchangeDelegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the US agreed to exchange 314 prisoners during peace talks in Abu Dhabi, the first such swap in five months.
Ex-mayor's Porsche listed for 4.9M rubles without keysA white Porsche Cayenne seized from former Bugulma mayor Liner Zakirov has been put up for auction with a starting price of 4.85 million rubles ($53,900). Its condition is unknown, and it comes without keys or documents.
Macron Plans Call to PutinFrench President Emmanuel Macron intends to discuss key issues with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Preparing for a substantive dialogue will take several days.
Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi enter second dayDelegates from interested countries have gathered in Abu Dhabi for the second day of talks on Ukraine, where they will continue discussing conditions to end the conflict.
Tyumen Region Deficit May Increase 15.6 Billion RublesThe Tyumen region government has drafted a bill allowing the budget deficit to exceed the current limit by 15.6 billion rubles, and deputies passed it on February 5.
