[79330] Putin orders stable internet, reports on stricter parking rules for electric vehicles

June 2026 updates: From education to infrastructure

President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government and the Federal Security Service (FSB) to ensure uninterrupted access to essential digital services for Russian citizens, even during periods of internet restrictions. According to a report by the Kremlin (via Kremlin_Russian), the directive includes services such as the "Gosuslugi" portal (government services), medical systems, and payment systems, with a report on implementation expected by July 1. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that the move is intended to refine the "whitelist" system of authorized websites.

At the same time, new regulations from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) regarding the parking of electric and hybrid vehicles in underground parking garages have come into effect. According to Readovka, these vehicles are now required to park only in designated areas equipped with specialized fire extinguishing systems, due to the risks of battery ignition. Violation of these guidelines can result in heavy fines of up to 50,000 rubles for individuals and up to 2 million rubles for corporations. Other sources noted that the regulations have sparked concern among parking garage managers due to the lack of adapted areas.

Additional social issues were brought to the forefront on June 1:

• Children's rights and protection: Activists have filed requests with authorities demanding a ban on holding women in pre-trial detention for non-violent offenses, especially mothers, against the backdrop of cases of deaths in custody, as reported by Baza.


• Criminal incidents: A violent assault on a girl from Buryatia in Moscow sparked public outrage. According to SOTA, the girl was beaten by neighbors after being unable to enter the building. The Investigative Committee has opened a case for hooliganism.


• Fraud: Hundreds of citizens fell victim to a massive fraud scheme by a company called Din-X Auto, which promised to import vehicles from Korea and disappeared with the customers' money. According to Baza reports, the scale of the damage is estimated at over one billion rubles.


• Education: The State Examination (EGE) phase has officially opened in Russia. TASS news agency noted that the first exams were held in history, literature, and chemistry.