Western governments are preparing embassy relocation plans as Russian strikes on Kyiv raise security, logistics and political risks.
Former pro-government Russian blogger Ilya Remeslo detained after criticizing Putin and undergoing psychiatric evaluation amid charges related to 'fake news' about the military.
Nearly 100 people were detained during a raid on a secret music festival near Vyborg, Russia, over political songs and drug use allegations, highlighting risks for underground event organizers.
Russia permits individuals with limb amputations to drive buses and trucks, reflecting strategic moves to enhance workforce inclusion and leverage automation in public transport.
Russia’s election chief advocates stripping emigrated citizens labeled as foreign agents of their voting rights, underscoring tightening electoral controls amid geopolitical tensions.
Germany warns of increasing hybrid warfare threats and enhances anti-drone capabilities with a new national research center to protect critical infrastructure.
Russia has declared the US-based Human Rights Foundation undesirable amid its appointment of Yulia Navalnaya as chair, highlighting tensions over its democratic advocacy projects.
Russia authorizes sale of lower-grade Euro-2 to Euro-4 fuels until mid-2027, responding to refinery disruptions with a temporary, crisis-driven policy shift.
Russia proposes expanding military service eligibility to include convicts charged with serious crimes, aiming to boost contract soldier recruitment amid ongoing military pressures.
Ukraine’s drone attacks have forced the Saratov oil refinery to halt operations, deepening Russia’s fuel shortage and prompting regional sales restrictions.
Gazprom signed a contract with Russia's Defense Ministry to form mobile fire units protecting gas infrastructure, allowing employees to serve while retaining civilian jobs.
Russia allows production and sale of Euro-3 gasoline and diesel until end of 2026 to ease fuel shortages caused by attacks on refineries, excluding exports to EAEU states.
The Bavarian SPD faction awarded Yulia Navalnaya the European Prize for her courageous human rights advocacy against Russia's authoritarian regime.
Russia plans to limit diesel and aviation kerosene exports temporarily amid refinery disruptions caused by repeated drone attacks, aiming to stabilize the domestic fuel market.
Russia threatens to suspend duty-free gas and oil supplies to Armenia as Yerevan pursues closer ties with the EU, risking critical energy and trade cooperation.