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The article discusses the introduction of a new alphabet and a new set of rules in Russia, which are aimed at restructuring institutions. The "New Alphabet" is presented by Ivan Okhlobistin as an instructional video on how to storm buildings, conduct street fights and dig trenches while the "New Skrepa" is headed by Dmitry Medvedev who recognizes nuclear weapons as important for their country.

Joe Biden announced his candidacy for president, while Donald Trump commented that he would be running as well. The upcoming election poses risks to both candidates, with a recent poll showing that 70% of Americans do not want either candidate to win.

Fox News terminated the contract of one of its main hosts, Tucker Carlson, who became a conservative icon in America over the past year. He was sued for defamation by a former employee and had to pay almost $800 million as compensation. The decision sparked discussions in Russian media about hiring him to work on RT channel with Vladimir Solovev ahead of Russia's presidential elections that will take place six months earlier than American ones.

Dmitry Peskov denied the existence of any doubles for President Putin and stated that he never sat in bunkers. Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fell ill during a live TV interview due to stomach problems and cancelled all public appearances for several days. The presidential elections in Turkey are scheduled to take place in two weeks with opposition parties hoping to end the current regime's one-man rule.

The main topics discussed by military commentators are the battle for Bakhmut, which is coming to a climax, and the ongoing Ukrainian offensive. The Vagner group has taken control of several quarters in western part of Artemivskaya district where Ukrainian forces hold defense positions on high-rise buildings; there have been mutual attacks along the criminal Svatova line with additional troops being sent to this area.

Russia launched mass missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian territory, causing casualties in Uman, Kremenchuk, Dnipro. The Ukrainian authorities suspect that the rocket which hit a residential building was shot down by their air defense system. Meanwhile, Russia has allowed for the deportation of residents from Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions who refuse to take Russian citizenship or pose a threat to national security.

Several unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down near the Kurchatov nuclear power plant in Belgorod Oblast, while a drone strike was planned by Ukraine for February 24th but later cancelled due to unknown reasons. The US Department of State called for Americans to leave Russia immediately following these events.

The "zernovaya sdelka," a grain deal, has been extended until May 18th but is now in jeopardy after the Russian Ministry of Defence accused Ukraine of using it as a corridor for drone attacks on Crimea. The situation was further complicated by explosions near Sevastopol Bay, which were later claimed to have destroyed drones approaching the area. Meanwhile, Moscow demanded that supplies of agricultural products and fertilizers be resumed before continuing with the deal while Sergey Lavrov expressed his frustration at its current impasse during an address at UN headquarters in New York City.

The article discusses the new format of military draft notices in Russia, which now include a red stamp warning about potential restrictive measures for those who fail to appear. The implementation of these measures is uncertain and may not occur until the fall when a registry of eligible draftees becomes available. Additionally, there are risks associated with digitalization as evidenced by recent cases where hackers gained access to government portals and recorded false information on behalf of citizens volunteering for military service.

Dmitry Peskov confirmed that his son Nikolai was indeed a member of the private military company Wagner, as previously reported by Evgeny Prigozhin. Political analyst Sergei Markov also claimed to have found evidence of this and posted a photo of Nikolai taking an oath with other soldiers, including former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in the background.

The Novosibirsk City Council has approved amendments to the charter abolishing direct mayoral elections, with only Moscow and St. Petersburg being allowed to elect their heads of government directly due to their federal status.

Deputies from United Russia called on their party member Vladimir Uiba, the head of the Republic of Komi, to resign if the authenticity of a scandalous video featuring him is confirmed. In this video, which has been leaked online and caused controversy, he threatens to send a police officer to fight in Donbass and orders his car be removed from an illegal parking spot. Despite calling himself a guarantor of the constitution and claiming that he almost died during his trip there last November while delivering goods for military personnel according to one column leader's words under fire near Kremennoy.

The governor of the Omsk region, Vitaly Khatsenko, visited areas affected by forest fires and promised to pay compensation to residents. However, a video report showed that his driver turned off the camera when they encountered angry locals. Local media reported that the driver was a grandmother named Nadezhda Kuchumova who had trouble driving in burnt-out villages.

Arrest of Yelena Blinovskaya Yelena Blinovskaya was arrested for tax evasion and money laundering, with accusations of using a scheme to reduce her income. The case sparked discussions about taxation in the internet industry, as well as the creation of a special department by Federal Tax Service to investigate bloggers who earn more than 50 million rubles per year.

Similar Cases Against Bloggers Other cases against bloggers include Alexander Mitroshin and Valerii Lerchik Chikalinoi, who were accused of embezzling funds between their affiliated companies and IP addresses for simplified taxation purposes. These cases have led to increased scrutiny on taxes within the economy rather than politics, although some public figures such as Kseniya Sobchak continue to discuss political issues related to Kremlin's future plans.

The criminal case of discrediting the army against former mayor Yevgeny Roizman began in Yekaterinburg, and he denies his guilt. He was fined twice last year for similar administrative offenses, and now he is under certain restrictions.

Navalny announced a new terrorism charge against him during a video-linked hearing at the Basmanny Court, which was gathered for several hours. The Investigative Committee did not officially report on this matter, so it is unclear what exactly could be related to the new accusation.

The criminal case was opened against Aleksey Kortnev, the leader of Neschastnii Sluchai band, for insulting a representative of authority in February. The incident occurred during their concert in Novosibirsk when Kortnev showed his middle finger to one of the police officers who were evacuating people after an electricity cut-off caused disruption.

Two influential Russians, Roman Trotsenko and Nikolay Matushevsky, had a phone conversation discussing Bali and the current situation in Russia. The recording was leaked online causing public outrage but both parties denied its authenticity.

The prosecutor demands to increase the punishment for Aleksei Moskalev, who was convicted of discrediting the army after his daughter drew an anti-war picture at school. His new lawyer asks to replace the imprisonment with a different penalty and claims that Moskalev is not guilty.

The article reports on the criminal case against Alexander Neustroev, who was accused of hooliganism for insulting a fifth-grader wearing a hat with the letter "Z" in Yekaterinburg. Despite his apologies and pride in his father's service as an officer, he was arrested by OMON forces and will now attend lectures on special operations causes along with his parents.

Protopriest Andrei Kuraev has been deprived of his deacon rank after being accused of violating the church's rules. The decision was made two years ago, but he did not show any signs of repentance and continued with his destructive activities.

Former head of the National Security Committee, Karim Masimov, received an 18-year sentence for abuse of power during protests that took place due to rising gas prices. Masimov and his deputies ordered security personnel to leave their posts which allowed for disorderly conduct to occur. The protests resulted in over 238 deaths and more than 4,000 injuries according to official reports.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to withdraw his country from the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, citing unfair treatment towards certain countries. The move has caused controversy and will likely be discussed at an upcoming BRICS summit in August.

The Chinese ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, caused a scandal by questioning the sovereignty of former USSR countries during an interview regarding Crimea's ownership. This statement received strong reactions from foreign ministers in Latvia and Estonia who called it unacceptable while Lithuania added that this is why Baltic states do not trust China as a mediator for peace in Ukraine.

Several prominent figures, including former President Omar al-Bashir who is accused by a court of genocide, did not escape from prison during music week. This happened against the backdrop of what is called "the war of the strongmen", which has been going on for three weeks since autumn 21st. The conflict between two generals erupted and fighting began with artillery and aviation in Khartoum, causing more than 400 deaths according to WHO estimates. Biological laboratory was also under threat as it contained cholera bacteria samples; Western countries are evacuating their citizens while Russia's embassy sheltered around 140 Russians inside its territory but evacuation seems difficult due to crossing contact lines being dangerous.

A group of experts led by the head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, and a former US ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul have suggested that Russians should pay extra for European visas with an option to donate towards "Ukraine's restoration". The proposal also includes mechanisms for lifting sanctions on Russian officials who support territorial integrity and compensation payments.

The Russian government has withdrawn a bill proposing to increase income tax for those who spend more than 183 days abroad, from the State Duma. The Ministry of Finance proposed that all non-residents receiving money in Russia should pay a 30% tax and this would also apply to bloggers working outside of Russia but earning an income within it.

During a technical clarification delay, member of the State Duma Defense Committee Andrei Gurulev proposed a simpler solution to questions by introducing the concept of "enemy of the people." He suggested that there is no need to be ashamed as enemies exist, and he previously explained what should be done with them. Specifically, he proposed recreating SMERSh - Soviet counterintelligence during wartime.

Vologodskoe upravlenie FSIN released a recruitment video in the form of a series about clairvoyants, which can be considered as a sequel to last year's advertisement with the same message but in an action genre. The Vologda branch of FSIN is known for its historical significance and tough convoy officers.

Sergey Mironov, the leader of the Just Russia party, has asked the Prosecutor General to investigate Sberbank's neural network Kandinsky. He claims that in response to his requests about Russia, it produced materials promoting a negative image and even used images resembling zombies. However, Sberbank defended its product by saying they are patriots who do everything possible for their country's prosperity.

The Ministry of Justice in Russia is preparing a bill that would prohibit citizens from changing their gender on paper without undergoing surgery, and the Minister of Justice believes that such situations could lead to legal collisions. In recent years, there has been an increase in people registering for a sex change at registry offices without actually having undergone any surgical procedures.

Russian pop duo Tatu announced their reunion for a one-night performance before the Zenit-Spartak match on May 7th, at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia. The group represents a different era of Russian music and culture but this reunion is seen as an economic move rather than symbolic.