Russia’s minimum wage is set to increase to over 27,000 rubles by 2026, affecting millions. This was announced by the Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Anton Kotyakov.

In other news, Russia has begun automatically assigning pre-retirement status to eligible citizens, streamlining the process and eliminating the need to apply.

Leonid Sobolev, the owner of the Torpedo football club, and the club’s director, Valery Skorodumov, have been detained on bribery charges. They are accused of attempting to bribe judges in multiple games to ensure the team’s victory.

Meanwhile, the “New People” party became entangled in a controversy surrounding Elon Musk and a purported asylum request. The party attempted to clarify statements made by Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Davankov, who was accused of creating excessive hype around the matter.

At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), President Vladimir Putin discussed technological progress and structural changes in the Russian economy, emphasizing the need to minimize business costs and support new Russian brands.