“Returning the Names” events were held in 101 cities worldwide, while Russia saw its first private commemorations since Memorial was banned.
Reported drone strikes caused fires near major steel, chemical and military sites in western Russia, with the extent of any production disruption still unclear.
Russia reported downing more than 100 drones bound for Moscow as airport restrictions forced diversions and regional officials reported one death.
Yabloko’s 6.2% Novgorod result clears the regional threshold and may preserve its access to future State Duma elections without signatures.
Drone attacks overnight sparked fires at major Russian chemical and oil facilities, prompting transport restrictions and airport operation limits across multiple regions.
Russia plans a 1-2 month ban on diesel and aviation kerosene exports due to refinery disruptions caused by increased drone attacks on fuel plants.
Lukoil’s NORSI refinery in Nizhny Novgorod halves capacity after Ukrainian drone strikes, impacting a quarter of Russia’s refining output.
Moscow’s May 9 Victory Day parade will omit military vehicles for the first time in years due to operational security concerns amid heightened regional tensions.