Russian authorities imposed a 1.5-ton weight limit on vehicles crossing the Crimean Bridge during the 59-minute reporting window ending at 10:16 PM UTC on January 16, 2026, according to @raging545 on X. The measure addresses potential issues with the bridge's structural integrity or damage, the X post stated. No official statements from Russian authorities were provided during this period. In other Russian developments over the past hour, the country plans to expand visa-free travel to Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini, allowing their citizens visa-free entry, as reported by @PhilipObaji on X citing Business Insider Africa. The policy comes amid US restrictions on visas for Russians. Separately, food prices in Russia rose sharply at the start of 2026 following an increase in value-added tax, with reports stating that "food prices have galloped away," according to @NAFORaccoon on X.
