Kuzbass' Chief Press Secretary Resigns Amid Regional ScandalYevgeny Romanov, the head of the information policy department for the Kuzbass administration, has stepped down. He confirmed his departure and cited a move to another job as the reason.
Trump's Special Envoy Holds Closed-Door Talks with PutinSpecial envoy Stephen Witkoff and entrepreneur Jared Kushner have arrived at the Kremlin for closed-door negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting, which includes discussions on Ukraine and frozen assets, will be briefed to journalists afterwards.
Khinstein undergoes surgery after accident, reveals femoral fractureKursk Region Governor Alexander Khinstein reported a femoral fracture after an accident and a successful operation. In a video address, he thanked medical staff and stated his intention to continue working.
10% Drop in Foreign Labor Migrants in St. PetersburgThe number of foreign labor migrants in St. Petersburg has decreased by 10% over the past year, according to a draft state program. Meanwhile, the city remains attractive for internal labor migration.
New Mayor Appointed in ChapayevskOn January 22, Chapayevsk got a new mayor, chosen by a competition commission chaired by the speaker of the Samara Regional Duma, Gennady Kotelnikov, rather than by popular vote.
Krasnodar Posts Over 20 Transport Dept. Jobs, Lists SalariesThe Krasnodar city administration listed more than 20 vacancies in its transport department on January 22, after officials overseeing transportation and roads were recently detained.
Zelensky Announces Russia Talks After Trump MeetingUS President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction after a one-hour meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.
