Russian Businessman Kidnapped and Killed in ThailandThe remains of 30-year-old Mikhail Yemelyanov, who vanished after a business meeting on January 7, 2026, have been discovered in five different places near a local pond.
Sasovo School No. 1 Defects Prompt Legal ActionProsecutors in the Ryazan region discovered multiple defects in Sasovo's School No. 1, a relatively new building completed in 2021, leading to legal action against the contractor.
St. Petersburg Man Found Murdered in ThailandIn Thailand, the body of a 30-year-old man from St. Petersburg was found, who had been brutally killed and dismembered. Police suspect the murder is linked to a $120,000 debt, possibly from drug trafficking.
Meteorologists Warn of Anomalous Frosts in VolgogradThe Volgograd Center for Hydrometeorology has issued an emergency warning for abnormally cold weather from 2 to 7 February 2026, with temperatures expected to be 10–15°C below average.
Cars end up on sidewalk after collision in ChelyabinskA 63-year-old motorist was injured in an accident at the intersection of Goncharenko and Barbus streets. The force of the impact sent both vehicles into the pedestrian zone.
Tyumen Residents, Police Captain Killed in Special OperationThe administration of Tyumen Oblast has published data on the deaths of ten more local residents in the special military operation. Among the deceased are military personnel and a police officer.
Key cancer drug Carboplatin disappears from Stavropol pharmaciesCancer patients in Stavropol and other Russian cities are raising alarms as Carboplatin, a vital chemotherapy drug, is no longer available in pharmacies. Authorities have yet to comment on the shortage.
Weekly News Digest: Asteroid, Snowstorm, and Russian ReformsThis week's top stories include a 60-meter asteroid that could hit the Moon in 2032, a deadly winter storm in the US that killed over 80 people, and new Russian laws affecting internet, payments, and social benefits.
