Vladimir Putin
A tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of oil arrived at Matanzas port despite the blockade. Donald Trump authorized the delivery to ease the energy crisis on the island.
A Levada Center poll recorded a drop in Putin's rating to 80%. Young people are increasingly criticizing the government over taxes and war fatigue in Ukraine.
Mikheil Saakashvili lost consciousness in his cell and required resuscitation. The Penitentiary Service confirmed the incident but denied any injuries.
The head of a department at the Ministry of Culture has been served with a notice of suspicion for denying Russian aggression. She justified the shelling and wrote letters to Putin on behalf of her son.
Iceland and Norway want to join the EU for protection. The bloc prefers wealthy candidates over poorer Eastern countries, where Ukraine is also on the waiting list.
The US President stated that he had no complaints about the Russian vessel due to the humanitarian crisis. The tanker "Anatoly Kolodkin" is carrying 730,000 barrels of oil.
Moscow plans to transfer the funds of 37 million citizens to a new state scheme. The money will be used to finance state projects amid sanctions and war.
A poll by the state-owned VTsIOM recorded a drop in trust in Putin to 75% and a rise in his disapproval rating. The reasons cited were the economic downturn and Russians' fatigue from the prolonged war.
Russian dictator Putin restricted the distribution of foreign films due to their alleged harm to viewers. The Center for Countering Disinformation calls this the transformation of culture into an instrument of ideology.
The Foreign Minister called on the G7 to increase pressure on the aggressor and not to ease sanctions. Ukraine plans to increase the number of attacks on Russian territories.
The head of the CPD, Kovalenko, stated that the war against Iran would directly affect Russia. A victory over Tehran would destroy terrorist proxies and weaken dictatorships.
The dictator proposed that entrepreneurs contribute to the budget amid the conflict in the Middle East. Businesses were urged to limit expenses and not live lavishly.
Mark Rutte announced a mutual exchange of knowledge through the J-Tech center in Poland. The NATO Secretary General emphasized the lack of consensus on Ukraine's membership now.
Experts assessed the chances of a quick end to the war and the Kremlin's plans to recruit 400,000 troops. Real peace depends on Russia's decision on mobilization.
Ukraine insists on increasing pressure on Russia to end the war. The US believes Putin is ready for peace and calls additional pressure inappropriate.
British forces will inspect Russian tankers in their waters to block Putin's revenues. This will force the aggressor to choose more expensive routes bypassing the English Channel.
Zelenskyy stated that the US demands the withdrawal of troops from Donbas for guarantees. Retreat would jeopardize the security of Ukraine and all of Europe.
Peskov announced the continuation of negotiations with Washington for a conflict settlement. Moscow expects its own interests to be taken into account in a future agreement.
The Kremlin organizes flows of illegal immigrants through Belarus to destabilize the EU and introduce agents. The goal is to distract the West from helping Ukraine.
Donald Trump announced that the leaders of Ukraine and Russia are close to negotiations. The politician considers this conflict the easiest to resolve in his experience.
The Kremlin is changing laws for the use of the army abroad and activating separatist channels in Estonia.
The US is considering a visit by Lukashenka to the White House or Mar-a-Lago. The parties are discussing the release of political prisoners in exchange for further sanctions relief.
The President heard a report on the meetings in America and announced possible exchanges. Security guarantees must ensure a lasting peace without rewarding the aggressor.
Mikhail Shvydkoy and Russian clergy arrived in Georgia for the farewell to Patriarch Ilia.
Admiral Piero Vandier discussed the participation of Ukrainian military personnel in NATO exercises as a Red Team. The parties are finalizing the deployment of JATEC control systems.
The Hungarian government denies WP's claims about Russian special services staging an assassination attempt on Orban. Szijjártó called the information a conspiracy theory and accused Zelenskyy of threatening the prime minister.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister conveyed details of secret EU discussions to the Kremlin. Russian hackers also had full access to the Hungarian ministry's networks.
Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Zelenskyy are more difficult than with Putin. He called NATO a paper tiger and expressed more trust in the Russian leader.
Russian authorities daily disconnect mobile internet in large cities to prepare for protests. The government is implementing the experience of China and Iran for complete control.
Human rights activists demand the removal of Russian Daria Boyarskaya from the OSCE mission due to risks. The organization refused to dismiss the advisor despite her past in the Russian Foreign Ministry.