Vladimir Putin
Rustem Umerov will meet with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Miami this week. The meeting will take place against the backdrop of a lack of progress in peace negotiations.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is asking Western allies for air defense systems to prepare for intensive winter shelling. In the summer, the Kremlin plans new offensives despite significant losses and resource problems.
The Russian Federation will purchase 110 billion rubles worth of foreign currency and gold for the first time since 2025 due to rising oil prices. This will help replenish the fund's reserves, which have been depleted by the war.
Andrii Sybiha reported Russia's violation of the ceasefire. The occupiers launched 108 drones and 3 missiles, including at Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia.
Abbas Araghchi met with Wang Yi in Beijing on the eve of the US-China summit. The parties discussed the war and oil exports amid tightening US sanctions.
Mobile internet was disabled in Moscow and St. Petersburg due to preparations for the parade involving Putin. Residents report disruptions in banking services and communications.
A portrait depicting Putin as a war criminal will traditionally be installed on the castle in the Estonian city, and events in support of Ukraine will be held.
Robert Fico will meet with Putin in Moscow on May 9 to honor the memory of fallen soldiers. The Slovak Prime Minister will not attend the military parade.
Zelenskyy's visit to Yerevan has triggered aggression from Russian propagandists due to the loss of influence over Armenia. Moscow is tightening security and preparing for communication restrictions.
Due to fear of assassination attempts, Putin has restricted travel and tightened control over the elites. Experts consider the regime stable despite growing internal tension.
In Moscow, a drone hit a building on Mosfilmovskaya Street. An expert considers strikes on air defense systems in the Moscow region more likely than attacks on Red Square during the parade.
Andriy Kovalenko stated that only military and political force will compel Putin to stop the aggression. Russia's defeat could change political elites and worldviews.
President Zelenskyy, at the summit in Yerevan, called the summer a defining period for the war. Putin will choose between expanding aggression and a diplomatic path.
Due to fear of a coup, Putin is hiding in bunkers and has restricted his travel. Russian intelligence services have tightened control over his inner circle and political elites.
In Russia, the largest publishing house was searched and its director arrested for LGBT propaganda. Classic works now carry warning labels; even Pushkin is not immune to Russian repressions against perceived dissent.
Trump has focused on Iran, pushing Ukraine to the background. In response, the EU has allocated 90 billion euros in aid and is preparing its own defense autonomy.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are postponing their visit to Kyiv due to a lack of progress in negotiations. Logistics and the prioritization of Iran are also hindering the trip.
The Governor of the Krasnodar Krai, Kondratyev, claimed that drones carrying fuel oil were used to create the illusion of fires in Tuapse. The Russian official's interview was subsequently deleted.
U. S. airport security seized the "Oscar" from Pavel Talankin, calling the statuette a weapon. The award disappeared during the flight, but it has already been found in Frankfurt.
Sybiha called the RF's proposal for a truce on May 9 a manipulation aimed at the US. Ukraine has not yet received official requests regarding a ceasefire.
The US President plans to withdraw American troops from Germany following a conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The Pentagon and NATO allies were not warned about this decision.
General Dan Caine testified regarding Putin's military assistance to Iran during hearings. Senator Roger Wicker confirmed Russia's subversive activities against the United States.
The share of Chinese imports of sanctioned goods to the Russian Federation has risen to 90%. This allows Moscow to ramp up the production of missiles and drones for the war.
International affairs expert Stanislav Zhelikhovskyi has stated that the Kremlin is attempting to impose its own peace terms for Ukraine on the US. After conversations with Putin, Trump's rhetoric often becomes favorable to Russia.
Kaja Kallas stated there was a lack of progress following the conversation between Trump and Putin. She emphasized the lack of pressure on Russia and unresolved issues regarding peace.
Peskov stated that there is currently no talk of using Azerbaijan as a platform for peace negotiations. Zelenskyy had previously confirmed Kyiv's readiness for dialogue at this venue.
Putin's spokesperson stated that Kyiv's reaction is not required to declare a truce for Victory Day. This is the dictator's personal decision, which will be implemented.
The spokesperson for the Russian dictator stated that the timing of a truce for May 9 will be determined by Putin personally. Currently, no specific decision has been made, and Ukraine's reaction is "not yet known" to the Kremlin.
The Russian dictator supported Kadyrov's nomination for another term during a meeting in the Kremlin. The elections are scheduled for September, and Kadyrov has been leading the region since 2007.
Pete Hegseth confirmed the release of $400 million to strengthen European capabilities. The funds were unblocked after senators criticized the delay of the money.