Pavel Ivanov. Memorial’s Political Prisoner Support Center In May 2025, three employees of Popcorn Books — a publisher of young adult fiction — were detained in Moscow. They were charged in connection with the distribution of LGBT literature — specifically, the publication of the novel “Leto v pionerskom galstuke” (“Summer in a Pioneer Tie”) by Yelena Malisova and Katerina Silvanova. The defendants spent nearly a year under house arrest before it was eased to a restriction on certain activities.

A Moscow judge fined the deputy chairman of the Spiritual Board of Muslims of Russia, Damir Mukhetdinov, 20,000 rubles for inciting enmity, the Russian Telegram news channel Ostorozhno Novosti reported . The case stemmed from two paintings in Mukhetdinov’s office: Plenenie Vasiliya Tyomnogo pod Suzdalem (“The Capture of Vasily the Blind near Suzdal”) and Pir na Kalke (“The Feast on the Kalka”).

ABC Affiliate WABC / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA Two masked climbers scaled the Empire State Building in New York City — 1,454 feet (443.2 meters) tall, including the spire — and attached a banner that read: “When ​the power of love beats the love of power, the ‌world ⁠knows peace.” The climb took place around noon local time.

Gasoline prices in Russia climbed 1.6% and diesel prices rose 2.2% in the week of June 23–29, according to Rosstat’s weekly data on rising fuel prices in the country. The Bell was among the first to report the release. Average consumer gasoline prices stood at 72.38 rubles per liter as of June 29. A liter of AI-92 cost 68.76 rubles, AI-95 cost 74.38 rubles, and AI-98 or higher cost 97.15 rubles. Gasoline prices rose most sharply in occupied Sevastopol, up 30%.

Russian forces have struck gas stations across Ukraine every day since June 17, the independent Russian investigative outlet Agentstvo reported. In the early hours of July 1, Russian forces struck five gas stations in the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing one woman and wounding three others. Russia also hit a gas station in the Chernihiv region.

Russian troops have been striking gas stations in Ukraine every day since June 17, writes the Agency. Thus, on the night of July 1, the Russian military attacked five gas stations in the Dnepropetrovsk region. As a result, one local resident was killed and three more were injured. One of the gas stations in the Chernigov region also came under attack. In total, according to the Agency’s calculations, Russia carried out a series of attacks on gas stations in six regions of Ukraine over two weeks.

He proposed to her, and after descending both were detained by the police ABC Affiliate WABC / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA In New York, two masked roofers climbed the Empire State Building (443 meters including the spire). They attached a banner to the spire that read , “When love becomes stronger than the lust for power, there is peace in the world.” The incident occurred around noon (19:00 Moscow time). A man and a woman climbed onto the Empire State Building.

Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) issued a warning to Apple because iPhones and iPads come with a foreign search engine installed by default. Users must manually change their settings to use Russian search engines, the agency said. “This creates discriminatory conditions for domestic developers and infringes on the rights and interests of consumers,” FAS said.

During the week from June 23 to June 29, gasoline prices in Russia rose by 1.6%, diesel fuel by 2.2%, as follows from Rosstat’s weekly data on rising fuel prices in the country. The publication drew the attention of The Bell. Average consumer prices for gasoline on June 29 amounted to 72.38 rubles per liter. A liter of AI-92 cost 68.76 rubles, AI-95 - 74.38 rubles, AI-98 and higher - 97.15 rubles. Gasoline prices increased the most in annexed Sevastopol - by 30%.

For the first time since 2007, United Russia has left Ramzan Kadyrov off its list of State Duma candidates from Chechnya. The independent Russian news outlet Govorit NeMoskva reported that the party’s regional list is headed by State Duma deputies Shamsail Saraliyev, Ruslan Lechkhadzhiyev, and Akhmed Dogayev, along with a Kadyrov ally, Chechen Prime Minister Magomed Daudov; his first deputy, Isa Tumkhadzhiyev; and the head of the republic’s administration, Galas Taymaskhanov.

The judge of the Tishinsky District Court of Moscow imposed a fine of 20 thousand rubles on Damir Mukhetdinov, deputy chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia, under the article of inciting hatred, Caution News reported.

The family of Sergei Ivanov, a former Russian defense minister who died on June 26, owns properties worth a combined 4.2 billion rubles (almost $54.2 million), according to a new video from the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK). Ivanov himself owned a 2,700-square-meter (about 29,000-square-foot) house on a plot of more than one hectare (about 2.5 acres) in Zhukovka, on the Rublyovo-Uspenskoye Highway, in the Moscow region.

The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of Russia issued a warning to Apple due to the fact that a foreign search engine is installed by default on the iPhone and iPad. To use Russian search engines, the user must manually change the settings, the department says. “This creates discriminatory conditions for domestic developers and leads to infringement of the rights and interests of an indefinite number of consumers,” the FAS believes.

“Mediazona” At the Borisov Cemetery in Moscow, work is being completed to install a monument on the grave of Alexei Navalny. The opening of the memorial is expected in the near future, writes Sirena. While the monument was being erected, people came to the grave with flowers - many came from other cities, Mediazona reports . On July 1, the politician’s parents Lyudmila and Anatoly, close friends and supporters came to the Borisov cemetery.

A court in Buryatia fined two prisoners of IK-2 for demonstrating the symbols of the “extremist movement AUE,” which included the word “fart,” writes the publication “Verstka.” From the court rulings it follows that prisoners Sambu Radnabazarov and Alexander Goncharov learned to write. They wrote “fart” and “With prisoner respect” in the cards. FSIN employees considered these words to be a demonstration of the symbols of an “extremist organization.” The prisoners admitted guilt.