Vladimir Putin
Bloomberg reports on a possible escalation of Russia's strikes on Ukraine amid the failure of negotiations. The Kremlin does not rule out tactical nuclear weapons.
Ukrainians have the most favorable views of Macron, Merz, and Erdoğan. They have the most negative views of Putin, Lukashenko, and Trump. Ukrainians’ attitudes toward Russians and Belarusians have worsened since 2022.
Hungary condemned Russia’s aggression and supported Ukraine’s sovereignty. The document reflects a break with Viktor Orbán’s pro-Russian course.
John Ratcliffe contacted the intelligence services during his visit to Moscow, but did not meet with Putin. The Kremlin does not anticipate any impact from the visit.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced continued support for the ICC following U. S. sanctions against Tomoko Akane. Washington seeks to eliminate the court.
A book about Putin by Russian journalists in exile Roman Badanin and Mikhail Rubin has won the Prix Strasbourg. The winner receives 20,000 euros.
Putin signed decrees No. 605–607, which were not published. Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow may have concerned mobilization, a provocation against NATO or an exchange.
John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian officials. Michael Weiss suggested that he did not meet with Putin.
The world’s media outlets report that Mykhailo Fedorov’s call to hold elections during the war divided the protests calling for his return to the Ministry of Defense. Some of the protesters distanced themselves from him.
Shabunin’s colleague Kalenyuk is frequently quoted by Putin’s entourage. She was criticized in Ukraine: "she has become a Russian propagandist".
Archpriest Andrey Tkachev linked obedience to the authorities with honoring one's parents. He stated that Satan taught people to criticize their superiors.
Kremlin spokesman Peskov said that Russia would continue shelling Kyiv in response to drone strikes on facilities in the Russian Federation. The statements came amid attacks on Ozon warehouses.
India's Foreign Minister met with Putin in Moscow. He announced a significant increase in economic cooperation between the countries.
Putin's decree allows the Russian authorities to take over the management of critical facilities due to security threats or delays in restoration. This concerns energy, industry, communications, and essential services.
On Independence Day, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would not agree to relinquish Donbas.
Zelenskyy said that Russia miscalculated its resources and equipment, but not the readiness of Ukrainians to defend their country and fight for peace.
Putin said that Ukraine had "opened Pandora's box" by striking Russia's economic infrastructure and threatened retaliation. He also denied the threat of food shortages.
The President stated that Russia is intensifying its strikes and preparing for winter. He explained that Russian attacks on Ukrainian logistics were one of the reasons for Ukraine's strikes on the corresponding facilities in the Russian Federation.
John Coale uses informal communication to secure the release of political prisoners and ease sanctions against Belarus. With U.S. assistance, more than 500 people have been released.
Zelenskyy spoke in Kyiv on the occasion of the Day of the National Flag. He emphasized that Ukrainian symbols were not destroyed by Soviet rule or Russian aggression.
On the eve of Independence Day, the leaders of six countries arrived in the capital of Ukraine. They will hold talks with Zelenskyy and are preparing important decisions.
Putin issued another round of threats while claiming that he was allegedly ready for dialogue. The Center for Strategic Communications responded.
Russia will agree to peace only on terms that align with Putin's war aims. ISW considers the statement confirmation of the intention to continue the war.
Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine. He called for infrastructure to be prepared in advance for the next winter.
Lula and Trump discussed the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and agreed to seek a diplomatic solution. U.S. tariffs were also discussed.
The new wave of North Korean troops in Russia includes 400 drone operators capable of conducting reconnaissance and attacking targets in Ukraine. Pyongyang may be asked to send up to 50,000 more troops.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said that Russia created a secret complex on an island in Tver Oblast for experiments with dangerous pathogens. The intelligence service warned of the risk of contamination of the reservoir and epidemics.
The Russian authorities are considering canceling or changing Putin’s annual address to the Federal Assembly. The CCD sees this as a crisis of the regime.
CPC Head Andrii Kovalenko said that people are being detained in Russia and forced to sign contracts. Russians are leaving en masse for neighboring countries.
Seven parties are competing for 145 seats in Kazakhstan's new unicameral parliament. Constitutional changes could allow Tokayev to run for office after 2029.