Steve Rosenberg reports a shortage of petrol in Russia, indicating the growing impact of the war on the country's economy. Despite the shortages, he notes a continued sense of patriotism among Russians.

A recent oil refinery attack in Moscow has brought the reality of Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home for residents, disrupting the sense of normalcy in the capital.

Russia's flagship economic event was reportedly overshadowed by a series of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting St. Petersburg, according to a BBC editor.

The BBC's Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, reported from Moscow's Red Square that this year's Victory Day parade felt significantly different, notably lacking the military hardware typically showcased by the Kremlin to project international power.

Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is experiencing significant economic consequences, impacting its citizens and infrastructure.

The BBC's Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, is reporting from Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow, the site where a bomb blast reportedly killed three people.

The Kremlin's tightening grip on internet access and content is leading to widespread frustration among Russian citizens. This increasing control is fueling public discontent across the country.

President Putin is positioning Russia as a potential mediator in the Iran war, aiming to achieve diplomatic and economic advantages, though this role is proving difficult to sell.

A lasting image from Russia's economic forum in St. Petersburg is a visible plume of smoke over the city, as observed by BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

Observations from Moscow indicate that this year's Victory Day parade had a distinctly different feel compared to previous years.

February 24, 2022, marked the dawn of Russia's full-scale military attack on Ukraine, an event that seemed unimaginable and continues to unfold four years later. Air raid sirens woke Ukraine as the invasion began.