The first day of the tripartite negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine took place in Abu Dhabi. The US Secretary of State called them "very productive"; The Kremlin promises to reveal details after the negotiations are over. It is known that the parties agreed on a large-scale prisoner exchange.
Deputy State Duma Sergei Mironov suggested shortening the New Year's holidays and moving the weekend to May. The idea was supported by the tourism industry, but the working committee of the State Duma opposed it.
Russia will not withdraw its national teams from international hockey tournaments, Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Dagetyarev said. The IIHF previously called for the Russians to remove themselves from the competition.
The manufacturer of the Molecan-8 vaccine, Vetbiohim, admitted the death of 128 dogs after using the drug. Dog owners believe there are many more dead pets.
Deputy Ustenina called on the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Kolokoltsev to explain the purpose of the attack on Kitai-Gorod. Meanwhile, the capital's ombudsman's office reported that no one had officially complained about the arrests.