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.
Nuclear Treaty Between Russia and US ExpiresThe New START treaty between Russia and the US expired on 5 February 2026, leaving the two largest nuclear powers without arms control limits for the first time in 54 years.
Searches at Altai Krai Deputy Speaker Yuri KropotinSecurity forces conducted searches at Altai Krai Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Yuri Kropotin and other Communist Party members on February 5. Several activists were detained in Rubtsovsk.
Omsk City Hall Starts Disclosing Department Heads’ SalariesThe city has published the salaries of the director and deputy chief accountant of the City Housing Center, who earn 79,600 rubles ($884) and 59,000 rubles ($656) per month, respectively.
Ex-SEZ top manager to oversee Zabaykalsky roadsMikhail Nedoborov has been appointed first deputy minister of transport and road facilities of Zabaykalsky Krai. The minister himself also comes from the SEZ.
Ex-PE teacher Krivtsov becomes Kuzbass deputy chairmanFormer PE teacher Alexander Krivtsov, recognized by President Putin, has been named Deputy Chairman of the Kuzbass government and Minister of Agriculture, the regional administration said on 5 February.
First Day of Ukraine Conflict Talks EndsThe first day of trilateral talks on ending the conflict in Ukraine concluded in the UAE, with discussions set to resume tomorrow.
How State Supported Slain Boy Pasha's FamilyIn early February, 9-year-old Pasha, who washed cars for money, was killed in St. Petersburg. Fontanka estimated the amount of financial assistance his large family received.
Kuzbass life expectancy target lowered in revised planThe Russian government has revised its socio-economic development program for Kuzbass, lowering the expected life expectancy to 74.7 years and reducing targets for investment and housing, while poverty remains at 7.5%.
