Vedomosti

Russian military units have taken control of three villages in the Kharkiv, Sumy and Zaporizhzhia regions, according to Vedomosti. The fighting comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, with frontline villages in these border and southern regions repeatedly changing hands. Also trending on this date is coverage of the Orthodox feast of Faith, Hope, Charity and their mother Sophia, a traditional women's holiday observed in Russia.

Russian media are explaining the role of the Valdai Discussion Club, the expert forum that brings together foreign analysts and Russian leadership, including Vladimir Putin, for annual policy debates. Vedomosti outlines why the Kremlin-linked club matters for Moscow's messaging to international experts and where its influence lies as the forum draws fresh attention.

The Russian government has submitted to the State Duma its draft federal budget for the next three-year period, as reported by Vedomosti. The filing formalises spending, revenue and borrowing plans, with debt servicing a key component. Lawmakers are expected to begin reviewing the bill in the autumn, with budget debates drawing attention to fiscal priorities.

Kravtsov, Russia's education minister, has announced the introduction of official teacher identification cards. The move was reported by Vedomosti and has drawn attention in Russian media, with observers seeing it as a step toward raising the professional status of teachers and formally recognising their role, though details on timing and benefits remain unclear.