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Public support for United Russia is at historic lows ahead of the September 2026 Duma elections. The Kremlin is using asset nationalization and capital freezes to maintain control.

Russia is open to Turkey selling S-400 air defense systems to the UAE, though final approval from Moscow is still pending. The systems, purchased by Turkey in 2019, triggered US sanctions and blocked Turkey’s participation in the F-35 fighter jet program. Negotiations over resale to the UAE have been ongoing for months.

Italy expelled two Russian diplomats accused of interference, while Poland sentenced a couple for spying for Moscow. Analysts warn that Russia may escalate hybrid warfare efforts as its Ukraine campaign stalls, prompting concerns over a 'dangerous summer' for Ukraine and Western allies.

Three years after Yevgeny Prigozhin's 2023 armed mutiny against the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin remains in power, and Russia continues its war against Ukraine. Predictions of Putin's imminent collapse have not materialized, despite recent claims of his vulnerability due to Ukraine's drone warfare and internal criticism.

The Kremlin criticized Trump's remarks that Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil were necessary to end the war, labeling them 'misconceptions' and warning Russia would respond by attempting to seize more Ukrainian territory.

Trump's 90-minute call with Putin is analyzed amid Russia's battlefield losses, economic strain, and fuel shortages. A unified message from Ankara is highlighted as a potential source of pressure on the Kremlin regarding the Ukraine situation.

The Kremlin welcomed the decision to lift the ban on the Russian Olympic Committee. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov described it as an 'important step' toward returning Russian athletes to 'their rightful place in international competitions.'

The Kremlin praised the IOC's decision to ease restrictions on Russia, allowing it to field a full team at the 2028 Olympics. The IOC provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and advised sports bodies to stop requiring athlete vetting as neutrals. However, some sports like track and field and FIFA have not yet followed the IOC's guidance.

The Kremlin praised the International Olympic Committee's decision to ease restrictions on Russia, allowing potential full team participation in the 2028 Olympics. The IOC provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, though individual sports bodies like track and field are not following, and FIFA is analyzing the move.

The Kremlin stated it is closely monitoring the NATO Summit, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov noting a series of 'confrontational' statements about Russia preceding the event.

The Kremlin stated Russia will closely monitor the NATO summit in Turkey, noting a series of 'confrontational' statements about Russia ahead of the event. NATO leaders are meeting in Ankara amid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump for Europe to increase defense spending and following transatlantic tensions over the Iran war and Greenland.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre urged China to use its close ties with Moscow to help bring Russia into negotiations over the war in Ukraine.

France has recalled all its diplomats from Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré was photographed at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 10, 2025.

The article discusses Pedro Lourtie, head of cabinet for European Council President António Costa, who established backchannels with Moscow. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola is attempting to revive a rejected bill on child sexual abuse material using a rare EU procedure. A document related to allegations of a Hungarian spy ring in Brussels is also mentioned.

Trump offered to help end the Ukraine war during a 90-minute phone call with Putin. The Kremlin accused Kyiv of terrorism after drone strikes on oil terminals.

One person was killed and two injured in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, according to Moscow-installed officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin separately spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about ending the war. Zelenskyy mentioned a potential war resolution and plans to discuss it further at the NATO summit in Ankara.

Trump offered to help end the Russia-Ukraine war during a phone call with Russian president Putin, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. The call lasted nearly 90 minutes.

One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, as Ukrainian and Russian leaders held separate calls with U.S. President Donald Trump. Ukraine has intensified attacks on Crimea's infrastructure to isolate the peninsula, while Trump's envoys continue mediation efforts. Putin and Zelenskyy discussed the war with Trump, with the Kremlin emphasizing Russia's preference for a diplomatic solution.

One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, with two others injured, as Ukrainian and Russian leaders separately held calls with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss ending the war. Ukraine has intensified attacks on Crimea's infrastructure, while Russia claims its forces are advancing and liberating settlements. Trump's envoys will continue mediation efforts, and both sides expressed willingness to pursue diplomatic solutions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 90-minute phone call with US President Donald Trump on June 4, discussing Russia’s view of the front line and Trump’s readiness to help facilitate peace. The call occurred in the context of the 250th anniversary of US independence.

A Kremlin aide reported that Trump discussed helping with a Ukraine settlement during a conversation with Putin. Putin provided Trump with a realistic assessment of the battlefield situation in Ukraine.

Relentless Ukrainian strikes on refineries have caused a fuel crisis in Russia. The article questions whether economic pressure will lead the Kremlin to engage in talks with Kyiv.

Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv, killing 21 people and damaging infrastructure, prompting Ukraine and Russia to vow further escalation. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy pledged retaliation and requested U.S. licenses to manufacture Patriot missiles, while the Kremlin emphasized increased pressure on Kyiv.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expanded the central administration of the Federal Protective Service (FSO) for the fourth time since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, increasing staff from 785 to 812. The move follows heightened concerns over assassination and coup threats, with tighter protective measures around the Kremlin leader.

A drone attack by Ukraine on Moscow caused a 235% increase in anti-war discussions across Russia, leading to heightened criticism of the Kremlin and concerns about potential mobilization and fuel shortages.

Ukraine argues that Russia’s shadow fleet, which finances Moscow’s war against Ukraine, is a legitimate military target. Kyiv rejected Russian accusations of 'terrorism' in a letter to the International Maritime Organization, stating the vessels sustain the Kremlin’s military campaign.

Russia, one of the world's biggest oil exporters, is importing fuel due to a crisis caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on its refineries. The strikes have led to supply shortages, prompting fuel restrictions and long lines at gas stations.

Russia is considering importing gasoline amid Ukrainian drone strikes disrupting its fuel supply, with President Putin acknowledging a 4% decline in national gasoline reserves. The Kremlin confirmed talks with foreign suppliers, while tax changes and subsidies are being implemented to stabilize the market.

The Kremlin has confirmed ongoing negotiations to import gasoline, though a spokesman declined to specify the countries involved in the discussions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko in Beijing after talks with the Kremlin. Chinese state media described bilateral relations as entering their 'best period in history,' while Lukashenko, a key Putin ally, permitted Russia to use Belarusian territory for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Alexander Lunin, a Russian war veteran, was jailed for threatening an armed revolt against the Kremlin. He claimed the Russian army would 'turn its weapons against the Kremlin' unless Putin met with him to address alleged abuse by military commanders.

Estonia’s foreign minister stated that stray Ukrainian drones entering NATO airspace are a justified cost as Kyiv’s strikes damage Russia’s economy and military. Estonia rejected Kremlin claims of Baltic involvement and cautioned Europe against mediating peace talks.

Putin acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes are causing a fuel shortage in Russia, though he emphasized it has not yet become critical. The Kremlin leader confirmed a 'certain shortage' but downplayed its severity.

Russia is described as having lost the war, with Vladimir Putin's isolation and internal regime instability highlighted. Ukraine is urged to pursue victory, secure borders, and justice from a position of strength.

The Kremlin announced it would examine a viral video by Russian military veteran Alexander Lunin, who alleged that Russian commanders in Ukraine are torturing and murdering soldiers for refusing 'suicidal orders.' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the video but cited its 'strange wording.'

Putin and Lukashenko held closed-door talks at Valdai following Kyiv's warning about Russian military infrastructure in Belarus. The Kremlin described the meeting as routine, but the timing highlights Belarus's growing involvement in Russia's war, which is difficult to conceal.

Sergei Ivanov, a former KGB colleague of Vladimir Putin who served as defense minister from 2001 until 2016, died at 73. The Kremlin confirmed his death on Friday.

Russia rejected Rubio’s claim that no agreement was reached during the 2025 Alaska summit between Trump and Putin. Lavrov stated Moscow accepted a US-backed Ukraine framework but accused Washington of backtracking, while the Kremlin argued the US cannot claim neutrality while arming Ukraine.

Sergei Ivanov, a former Russian defense minister and KGB veteran, has died at 73. He served as defense minister under President Vladimir Putin, was considered a potential successor but was bypassed in favor of Dmitry Medvedev, and later held various Kremlin roles before being named a presidential envoy. The Kremlin confirmed his death without specifying the cause.

Russia is reportedly preparing a potential 'provocation' in the Baltic states or Poland to test NATO cohesion, according to sources from two countries on the alliance's eastern flank. Western sources also suggest the Kremlin faces pressure from Ukraine's long-range attacks on Moscow and St Petersburg.