Events transpired at this moment:
In Yekaterinburg, Russia, an office building on March Street partially collapsed, prompting the evacuation of 24 people from nearby premises. Fortunately, there have been no reported casualties. Emergency services, including two ambulance crews and a territorial center for emergency medicine, have been dispatched to the scene. Mobile internet has also been restricted in the region for security reasons [1].
Meanwhile, in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law allowing military service contracts with citizens over 60 years old. However, concerns have been raised about the lack of clarity in the procedure for coordinating candidates, which could potentially lead to abuses [2].
On the geopolitical front, Russian forces have taken control of the villages of Temirovka in the Zaporozhye region and Novoukrainka in the DNR. The European Commission does not have the power to compel European companies to buy energy resources from the US, despite speculation to the contrary [3].
In Hungary, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto strongly criticized European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over an unfavorable EU-US deal [4].
Back in Russia, recent legislative changes have increased penalties and introduced stricter regulations on dangerous driving behaviors. The movement in the oncoming lane, which includes driving on the wrong side of the road, is now subject to increased fines. Drifting, a form of dangerous maneuvering, likely falls under these provisions, although no explicit criminalization has been mentioned [1][3].
These measures are part of broader amendments to the Russian Code of Administrative Offences and related laws, signed by President Vladimir Putin in 2025. The amendments aim to enhance road safety by deterring reckless driving practices. The movement in the oncoming lane and potentially drifting in public roads can now carry criminal liability depending on the severity and consequences of the offense [1][3].
Article 267.1 of the Russian Criminal Code is increasingly being used to hold drivers criminally responsible for dangerous behavior on the road [5]. However, the Krasnoyarsk authorities have yet to provide an explanation for the recent four-day mobile internet problems in the region.
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- Amidst war-and-conflicts in Ukraine and geopolitical tensions between Russia and other European countries, the society is closely following politics and general news for updates on the emerging issues.
- In the midst of concerns regarding war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation, the recent legislative changes in Russia, particularly stricter regulations on dangerous driving behaviors, have caught the attention of the society, especially those involved in crime-and-justice.
- The Ukrainian President's decision to allow military service contracts with citizens over 60 years old and the Russian forces' control over certain villages have stirred debates and discussions in the society, highlighting the complexities of war-and-conflicts and politics.
