Vladimir Putin
The President called the Italian Prime Minister a strong leader in supporting Ukraine. Her voice is important for pressuring Russia and obtaining funding from Brussels, Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
The President stated that Washington is ignoring data on Russia's assistance to Iran in attacks on US bases. Russia provided Tehran with satellite photos of infrastructure.
The President is ready for negotiations outside of Ukraine and Russia. He explained the risks of surrendering Donbas and the impossibility of holding elections during the war.
The Trump administration is considering redeploying forces from countries that have not supported the US and Israel. The plan involves closing bases in Germany or Spain.
The Hungarian Prime Minister called friendly communication with Putin a common formula and denied wiretapping opponents. He hopes that the special services are looking for the source of the recording leak.
Russia has supplied Madagascar with combat helicopters and trucks to strengthen relations. This gives the Kremlin access to valuable metal deposits and oil routes.
Budapest and Moscow have agreed to expand ties in nuclear energy, education, and sports. The agreement includes inviting teachers from Russia to Hungary.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban promised Putin to organize a summit with the US in Budapest. Bloomberg revealed details of the conversation about Orban's readiness to help.
Mol Nyrt. will purchase 500,000 tons of American oil for $500 million. The deal will be announced at Viktor Orbán's meeting with the US Vice President.
Donald Trump called the Alliance a paper tiger due to a lack of resources. He stated that Putin is not afraid of NATO, and his calls for help were a test.
The dictator's approval rating fell to 71% amid restrictions on the messenger's operation. Discontent is growing among military bloggers and small businesses in Russia.
Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan announced the termination of relations with the CSTO if fuel prices increase. For now, the parties are hoping for the results of leaders' negotiations.
A US delegation led by Trump's envoys may arrive in Ukraine in April. Kyiv expects clarification on security guarantees for ending the war.
The dictator discussed with the Turkish president the security of energy infrastructure and the war in Ukraine. Putin spoke about the threat to merchant ships in the sea.
Russian authorities plan to maintain internet censorship and criminal penalties for discrediting the army. Restrictions will become a permanent part of the dictatorship.
A multimedia project has been launched in Crimea for the ideological indoctrination of youth and the imposition of Russian identity. Money is being spent on propaganda instead of infrastructure.
The Hungarian Prime Minister calls on the EU to lift restrictions against Russia to save the economy. He also sharply responded to Donald Tusk's accusations of ties with Putin.
The Polish Prime Minister stated that the Alliance is threatened with disintegration and the cessation of aid to Ukraine in the war with Russia.
Oleksiy Shevchuk emphasized the importance of integrating Ukrainian specialists into the ICC. He pointed out the systemic problems of the court and the need to update its mechanisms.
Andriy Kovalenko believes that Russia's goal is to return Europe to its sphere of influence and to break up NATO. According to the head of the CPD, Russia can only be stopped by destroying the economy and military-industrial complex of the aggressor country.
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.