Main stories for May 7

Main stories for May 7

🔹"There is not much trust between the participants." Former Scarlet Swan participant Sofia Chepik has left Russia and told Dozhd about the movement in detail. 🔹Russia's Defense Ministry unilaterally announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for May 8-10. Zelensky "does not recommend" that representatives of "certain states" be in Moscow on May 9.

🔹Because of drone attacks, more than 450 flights were canceled and delayed at Moscow airports. At Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo, aircraft arrivals were restricted at about two o'clock Thursday morning; by eight in the morning, arrivals and departures were also restricted at Domodedovo.

🔹Pashinyan emphasized that Armenia is not Russia's ally "on the issue of Ukraine." The Armenian prime minister said this at a government briefing.

🔹The IOC lifted its recommendations on restrictions against Belarusian athletes. The suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee's membership remains in force.

🔹Pussy Riot once again staged a protest at the Venice Biennale. The participants demanded a meeting with Biennale president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco.

🔹Foreign nationals may be expelled from Russia for rallies, "discrediting" the army, and "abusing media freedom." The relevant bill has been recommended for adoption in its first reading by the State Duma committee on state building and legislation.

🔹A drone hit the roof of a residential building in Perm. According to local паблики, new explosions were heard in the Krokhalevka area and in the Industrialny district.

🔹Mishustin called radio "the most important, convenient, and reliable source of communication" for Russians. According to him, Russian radio stations "are a model of quality journalism, guardians of cultural heritage."

🔹In one-third of the capitals of Russian regions, there will be no May 9 parades. In many places they will be held without military equipment or with other restrictions.

🔹On May 9, mobile internet and SMS will not work in Moscow. This includes websites and services from the "white list," which also will not open, the Digital Development Ministry said.

🔹In Latvia, two drones that entered from Russian territory crashed . Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters determined there was no open fire, but one of the tanks had to be cooled.

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