Vladimir Putin
In the first quarter of 2024, Russia's military spending reached 5. 9 trillion rubles. This accounts for 46% of all expenditures, or 65 billion rubles per day.
The reports indicate a rise in protest sentiment in the Russian Federation and a decline in the ratings of the ruling party. Zelenskyy suggested the possibility of negotiations with another leader of Russia.
The British military intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel. The operation dealt another blow to the Russian Federation's resources for the war against Ukraine.
Russian politicians are demanding that Putin end the war due to the threat of social collapse. The dictator's approval rating has fallen to a record 29.5 percent.
Zelenskyy announced the construction of new Russian bases near Europe. He emphasized the importance of Ukraine's experience in the context of defending against Moscow's prolonged aggression.
The dictator noted the slow progress of Russian troops and the effectiveness of Ukrainian strikes. Putin appears to have begun acknowledging some of the setbacks facing the Russian military.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin signed a decree to increase the number of military personnel by 7,360 people. The total staff size of the Russian army now stands at nearly 2.4 million people.
Putin stated there are over 700,000 Russian military personnel in the war against Ukraine. He also announced a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff.
Combat operations in Ukraine have continued for over 1,569 days, surpassing the duration of the First World War. The Economist analyzes the current state of affairs and provides forecasts for the future of Putin's war.
Experts predict massive attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure this winter to extract concessions. The Russian budget deficit has doubled to 81 billion dollars.
Traffic on the "Novorossiysk" highway has decreased by two-thirds due to drone strikes. Robert Brovdi predicts the complete isolation of Crimea in the near future.
Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Galuzin met with the ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany, accusing these countries of "prolonging the war" in Ukraine.
People's Deputy Bohutska claimed that Petro Poroshenko discredited the Flamingo missile. This weapon has already successfully struck a number of strategic factories on the territory of the Russian Federation.
E3 leaders propose a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine. At the G7 summit, they will ask Trump to support a new negotiations initiative.
The CCD has exposed Russia's use of cinema to justify aggression and legitimize the occupation. Propaganda is funded through the IRI and the RT Documentary network.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called on the EU to appoint a representative for negotiations with the Russian Federation.
Ukraine demands the cancellation of Anna Netrebko's concert in Luxembourg due to her ties to the Kremlin. Diplomats urged the authorities to reconsider the decision regarding the singer's performance.
Andriy Kovalenko declared the collapse of the Russian Federation due to imperial thinking. To preserve the state, Russians must change their worldview, following the example of post-war Germany.
Heorhii Tykhyi reported that Abramovich did not arrive by plane for peace negotiations. Zelenskyy confirmed the oligarch's role as a mediator for Putin.
The Russian Federation has sent power plants and vehicles to Madagascar for army re-equipment. Moscow seeks to become the country's primary partner, replacing France.
Donald Tusk stated that Poland must participate in negotiations regarding the termination of the war. Any agreements made without Warsaw's involvement will not be implemented by it.
Syrskyi approved the concept for the development of missile forces until 2030. The plan provides for the creation of domestic missiles, which, combined with drones, will ensure a strike range of up to 2,000 kilometers.
Half of Putin's inner circle wants to end the war due to the critical state of the Russian economy. Zelenskyy is ready for dialogue but rules out territorial concessions.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU will trigger protests from various peoples within Russia. An independent Ukraine is the greatest political threat to the Russian Federation.
The Bureau of the Assembly of the ICC has suspended Karim Khan following allegations of harassment. The prosecutor denies the charges and is taking a leave of absence for the duration of the investigation.
Zelenskyy commented on the removal of Ukrainian flags in Britain and called for the transfer of funds from Chelsea. The President plans to invite King Charles to Ukraine.
Donald Trump has supported involving Patriarch Theophilos III in negotiations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. The head of the church may meet with Putin as early as this month.
VTsIOM has stopped releasing open surveys after trust fell to 29. 5%. This is Putin's lowest figure since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Pashinyan's party won 50% of the vote in the elections and retained power. The vote confirmed the course toward a further weakening of Russia's political influence in the country.
A drone exploded in Moldova, and Chisinau announced negotiations with Ukrainian authorities regarding the drone following the overnight explosion. The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Russia bears responsibility for the incident due to the initiated war.