Vladimir Putin

Dissatisfaction is growing in Russia's political and business circles over the dictator's isolation and inflation. Despite this, Putin plans to seize Donbas by the end of the year.

Andrii Sybiha has instructed to convene meetings of the UN Security Council and the OSCE due to the Russian attack on Kyiv. Ukraine calls on the world for a decisive response to the terror.

Zelenskyy discussed Russia's massive attack with the leaders of France and Norway. The President announced further communication with partners regarding the Kremlin's crimes.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation confirmed a massive strike with Oreshnik and Zircon missiles on Ukraine. The enemy damaged residential buildings, schools, and a water supply facility.

Two people were killed and 83 injured due to the Russian attack. The enemy deployed 90 missiles and 600 drones, striking Kyiv and Bila Tserkva.

Russia attacked Bila Tserkva with an "Oreshnik" missile and launched 90 missiles and 600 drones across Ukraine. At least 83 people were injured due to the massive shelling.

Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles; there are fatalities and dozens of wounded. Sybiha called this Putin's weakness and urged for increased support.

The Russian Federation has intensified pressure on Armenia due to its course toward the EU and the summit involving Zelenskyy. Moscow has banned flower imports and is threatening the country's withdrawal from the EAEU.

Andrey Zvyagintsev received the Grand Prix at Cannes for the film Minotaur. The director publicly called on Putin to stop the slaughter and end the deaths of millions of people.

Due to significant losses and pressure, Putin will lose his position of strength in negotiations within 4-5 months. The Kremlin acknowledges the difficult situation on the battlefield in Ukraine.

Putin still plans to seize the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine by the end of 2026. At the same time, the Russian elite admits that the war in Ukraine is "not going very well."

The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the headquarters of the Russian "Rubikon" unit and military facilities in Starobilsk. Russia's claims of an attack on civilian infrastructure were called manipulative.

Jakarta is developing a regulatory framework for importing Russian oil due to shortages caused by the conflict with Iran. The country is also seeking fuel from US suppliers.

Putin ordered an attack on Ukraine in response to a drone strike on Starobilsk. It is reported that there are fatalities and more than 30 wounded as a result of a hit on a dormitory.

Andrii Sybiha stated that the US-mediated negotiation format has been exhausted. Europe is considering the possibility of direct dialogue with Putin to achieve progress.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed the invitation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the summit in Ankara. He also noted the successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and called for further support.

The AFU have stabilized the front and are launching drone strikes deep into the Russian Federation. Putin wants to end the war by the end of the year, provided there is full control over the Donbas.

The Russian Federation and Belarus have completed nuclear exercises using Iskander-M systems. ISW notes the strengthening of the Kremlin's actual control over Minsk.

Russia is losing 35,000 soldiers every month, while Ukraine is reclaiming territories. Strikes on Moscow and infrastructure are becoming a new reality for the Kremlin.

Representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Vadym Skibitskyi stated that international social networks are being systematically pushed out of the RF to ensure control by special services. Telegram and WhatsApp remain the most popular.

Kremlin spokesperson Peskov stated Russia's readiness for dialogue with Europe, provided it changes its position. The EU is preparing its own initiative for negotiations with Putin.

Dmitry Peskov denied data regarding the secret training of 200 Russian military personnel at bases in China. According to the alleged agreement, the soldiers were studying drone operations.

Andrius Kubilius has accused the Russian Federation of conducting hybrid attacks on the Baltic states to undermine support for Ukraine. He called for the strengthening of air defense and drone detection systems.

Melnyk called for stripping the Russian Federation of its status in the UN Security Council due to terror against civilians. The beginning of 2026 has become the deadliest for civilians in history.

Shares of Gazprom and TMK depreciated following Putin's visit to Beijing. The parties failed to sign a contract for the construction of the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline.

Drone strikes have knocked out plants with a capacity of over 83 million tons per year. This represents a quarter of Russia's total oil refining and reduces budget revenues.

The leaders of China and the Russian Federation discussed the war in Ukraine and a joint strategy during a meeting in Beijing. The parties also criticized US nuclear policy.

Xi Jinping and Putin condemned US nuclear policy and the Golden Dome system. Despite the rapprochement, the parties were unable to sign a large-scale gas deal.

Beijing views the Russian Federation as a weak raw material appendage for obtaining cheap resources. Joint projects remain without agreed-upon details due to toxicity.

Donald Trump called his trip to Beijing grander than Putin's visit. He believes that the reception ceremony in China surpassed the Russian festivities.