news from the regions: The Headlines  Restrictions on mobile internet access were introduced in parts

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law enforcement. Signed by President Vladimir Putin over the summer, the law  introduced fines of up

of... 3 Min read Drones Target Murmansk Region in Russia’s Arctic Regional authorities introduced restrictions on air traffic

the local gasoline shortage could last at least until July, also  said that fuel vouchers introduced as a rationing

30, 2025 Stanislav Krasilnikov / TASS Russia has extended its ban on gasoline exports and introduced new restrictions on diesel

mail and package deliveries from the United States following a suspension introduced shortly after the

the local gasoline shortage could last at least until July, also  said that fuel vouchers introduced as a rationing

year, and a ban on diesel fuel exports by non-producers will also be introduced until the end

legislation,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Tuesday, saying the outages were being introduced to “ensure

with a scheduled hike to Russia’s own recycling duty that was introduced to support

prospects and pressure from inventories of imported Chinese vehicles.” KamAZ had already introduced a four

to export goods due to its landlocked geography. "The European side introduced amendments providing for

lawmakers in December 2023. While Russia maintains relatively liberal abortion laws, several regions have introduced local restrictions as part

described “Kind Games” as the preschool equivalent of “Important Conversations,” which were introduced in high

the Kremlin of windfalls from surging oil prices. The restrictions were first introduced last week, when non

advertising ban was linked to restrictions the state communications regulator Roskomnadzor has introduced against several online platforms

entire population of 146 million people. Monitoring project Na Svyazi says restrictions are now introduced daily in an

as well as news outlets and organizations, have been branded “foreign agents” since Russia introduced the label

Petersburg reported widespread mobile internet outages on Tuesday morning, as authorities confirmed temporary restrictions had been introduced due to “security

series of protests in Buryatia last year.  At least 19 Russian regions introduced healthcare funding cuts this

for involvement with “undesirable” educational institutions, though the real number may be higher. Russia introduced its “undesirable” law in

Min read First Russian Fined for Googling ‘Extremist’ Content The new law introduced fines of up

the Bryansk region, whose governor said  Ukraine had launched Neptune cruise missiles. Airports across Russia introduced temporary flight restrictions amid

in the air attacks on the Volgograd region, where civil aviation authorities introduced temporary flight restrictions.  Hours

measures are intended to disrupt drone operations. Amid the outages, officials have introduced a so

adjusting tariffs. Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport raised its fees in March, while Domodedovo Airport introduced similar increases in

victims to leave their homes without obtaining special digital permits that several Russian cities have introduced to monitor

accused the Russian military of committing war crimes in Ukraine.  Russia introduced its “undesirable” law in

as well as news outlets and organizations, have been branded “foreign agents”  since Russia introduced the label

Phone Charging, Filming at Russia's Rebranded McDonald’s “Vkusno i Tochka” (“Delicious. Full Stop”) has introduced restrictions at some Moscow

wounded in the attack.  A state of emergency was introduced at 10 p.m. local

more Japan Accuses Russia of Restricting Sea Navigation Around Kuril Islands Tokyo said Russia introduced restrictions on sea navigation

Tuesday morning, including in the Krasnodar region. Airports in southern Russia introduced temporary flight restrictions amid

announced  on Wednesday.  Lavrov also announced Russia would be restarting its e-visa program , which was introduced in 2020

missile and drone attack on the energy infrastructure, emergency power outages have been introduced in most

and 15% for those earning more — a levy on higher earners introduced in 2021

Day Work Week Forces Employees Out – Reports Employee incomes have fallen by about 20% since GAZ introduced a four

the Foreign Fighters Recruited for Russia’s War? Read more Under additional changes introduced in November

Refineries Offline Two regions in the Far East along with annexed Crimea have introduced ration cards for

in full swing. In response to the supply drop, authorities have introduced fuel rationing measures across

several large refineries. In response to the supply drop, authorities have introduced fuel rationing measures across

the 16th court hearing in the case to review newly introduced evidence. She allowed a

Electricity Shortages Authorities in the neighboring republic of Buryatia have already introduced power supply restrictions. 1

as Bill to Euthanize Stray Animals Sparks Rare Protests The bill was introduced following a series

2026 REUTERS / Sergei Pivovarov Authorities in Siberia’s republic of Altai have introduced a digital

the closure of local beaches last year. The Krasnodar region government introduced a multimillion

on Overseas Money Transfers for Another 6 Months The curbs were first introduced by President Vladimir Putin

speech in an otherwise tightly controlled media environment. State media regulator Roskomnadzor has gradually introduced restrictions on Telegram’s

the latest in a series of restrictions on Armenian goods introduced as relations between Moscow

The Dutch holding company that split from Russian tech giant Yandex after the West introduced sanctions over the

as Bill to Euthanize Stray Animals Sparks Rare Protests The bill was introduced following a series

Pilot Patriotic Lessons in Preschools The classes, known as “Important Conversations,” were introduced in high

and St. Petersburg Amid ‘Security Concerns’ The Digital Development Ministry confirmed restrictions were introduced in the

countries require visas for Russians to visit. Ukraine, for example, introduced visa requirements for

the latest in a series of restrictions on Armenian goods introduced as relations between Moscow

21%, taking it even further than the emergency rate of 20% initially introduced after the February

erase their sentences if they complete military service or receive certain state honors. President Vladimir Putin introduced the measure

invasion of Ukraine due to draconian censorship laws that the government introduced as part of

a “significant decline” in foreign trade cargo handling due to enhanced inspections introduced under a decree

with orders from  Russia’s FSB security service to shut down telecommunications services. Lawmakers introduced the bill

announced plans to seek bankruptcy proceedings against three Fplus legal entities. Russian courts subsequently introduced bankruptcy supervision procedures at

read Japan Accuses Russia of Restricting Sea Navigation Around Kuril Islands Tokyo said Russia introduced restrictions on sea navigation

full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Later that year, Moscow introduced steep mandatory discounts and

read Japan Accuses Russia of Restricting Sea Navigation Around Kuril Islands Tokyo said Russia introduced restrictions on sea navigation

sea and under their own power, not only on transport trucks. The government introduced the recycling

the next century.” Airports in Denmark, Norway and Poland have also recently introduced temporary flight suspensions due

spokesperson for Roskomnadzor told the business newspaper Kommersant that it had not introduced any new restrictions against

attack, he added. Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev said a temporary rolling blackout regime was introduced in the

did not report any damage or injuries. All of Moscow’s four major airports introduced varying flight restrictions during

Some gas stations in Russia, the world's third-biggest oil producer, introduced fuel rationing this month

of Russia,” according to excerpts from the letter published by Govorit NeMoskva.  Introduced in Russia

following the success of policies in other regions where authorities have introduced limits on how close

Slide Into Losses After Tax Hikes, Surveys Show The findings suggest that tax changes introduced at the start

more than 300 billion rubles ($3.7 billion) from a one-off windfall tax introduced in 2023

in Russia Continue to Soar, Beating August Record Read more Major companies have also introduced curbs. Lukoil has banned

through neutral countries since the EU embargoed seaborne Russian oil deliveries and introduced a price

signed a law equating electronic draft notices with traditional paper ones and introduced sweeping penalties for

Matveyev-Kurgan in the southern Rostov region, regularly hit by Kyiv, local officials introduced a state

offset the broader economic pressures caused by the tax hike, which was introduced in response

of its kind on Moscow since 2024.  All four of Moscow’s major airports introduced flight restrictions during the

an immediate burden on small businesses. With the new bill, which State Duma members introduced on June 9, the

alleged violations of Russia’s advertising laws. State media regulator Roskomnadzor , which has gradually introduced restrictions on Telegram’s

in full swing. In response to the supply drop, authorities have introduced fuel rationing measures across

be used for offline payments, but that functionality has yet to be introduced. Nabiullina said the

read Japan Accuses Russia of Restricting Sea Navigation Around Kuril Islands Tokyo said Russia introduced restrictions on sea navigation

the latest in a series of restrictions on Armenian goods introduced as relations between Moscow

resulting in losses exceeding 235 million rubles ($3.1 million). “All quarantine restrictions previously introduced due to an

Export Controls Amid Global Shortage April 14, 2026 Агентство «Москва» The Russian government has  introduced export controls on Helium

the latest in a series of restrictions on Armenian goods introduced as relations between Moscow

news agency, citing a company representative, reported Tuesday that purchase caps have since been introduced across Tatneft’s entire

used to crack down on the opposition and independent media were introduced more than a

exfiltration of Russian journalists to the Svoboda satellite broadcasts, ”  Bruttin continued. Russia introduced its “undesirable” law in

to his lawyer. The charge, which falls under a new law introduced after Russia's Feb

and organizations, have been branded “foreign agents” — which carries negative Soviet-era connotations — since Russia introduced the legislation

The Russian government on Tuesday announced it extended its ban on gasoline exports and introduced new restrictions on diesel

of Russian regions and annexed Ukrainian territories have seen fuel rationing measures slowly introduced at gas stations in

and St. Petersburg Amid ‘Security Concerns’ The Digital Development Ministry confirmed restrictions were introduced in the

RBC news website that he is leading work on the textbook, which could be introduced as early as the