Skolkovo Graduate Approved as Kuzbass Administration Press SecretaryAmina Botasheva has been approved as the press secretary of the Kuzbass administration, replacing Yevgeny Romanov who stepped down amid controversial events. She previously headed the media relations department in the Kemerovo city administration.
Zabaykalsky Head Fights Dismissal, Slams Prosecutor's FormalismMikhail Efanov, the dismissed head of Tungiro-Olyokminsky District in Zabaykalsky Krai, plans to appeal the court decision and criticizes the prosecutor's office for what he calls formalistic interference.
Transbaikal District Head Dismissed After Years of Legal BattlesA court in Russia's Zabaikalsky Krai has terminated the powers of Tungiro-Olekma District head Mikhail Yefanov due to loss of trust, ending a legal saga that began in 2022 over contracts with a company run by his father.
Ryabkov: US Has Not Released Marinera SailorsTwo Russian sailors from the tanker 'Marinera' are still being held in the US. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Washington is not fulfilling its promise to release them.
Direct Contacts in Trilateral Ukraine Talks Revealed by UAEThe second round of trilateral negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi lasted almost three hours, with the UAE Foreign Ministry sharing details of the discussions.
Former head of Smolninskoye arrested in fraud caseThe Smolninsky District Court placed the former head of the municipal formation under house arrest for two months. He is accused of fraud and abuse of authority.
Lawyer Explains Activist's Acquittal Over Navalny PhotoThe Third Cassation Court overturned the arrest of activist Savva Fedoseyev, convicted for publishing a photo of Alexei Navalny. Lawyer Alexei Kalugin called the decision formal.
Education Ministry to Ban Exam and Olympiad AnswersThe Ministry of Education has developed a bill limiting the distribution of ready-made answers for exam and olympiad tasks. This is intended to prevent cheating and improve the quality of knowledge.
Talks Between Russia, US, and Ukraine Conclude in UAEThe first session of a trilateral working group on the Ukrainian crisis has ended in the UAE, with delegations from Russia, the United States, and Ukraine showing intent to continue dialogue.
Three-way talks on Ukraine start in Abu DhabiOn January 23, the first meeting of a tripartite working group on the Ukraine crisis began in Abu Dhabi. Journalists from around the world are closely monitoring the negotiations.
