Vladimir Putin, who has resumed a series of working trips to the regions after a long pause, has radically changed the geography of his visits. According to the latest data, the head of state has almost completely excluded trips to the European part of Russia from his schedule, where the threat of Ukrainian drone attacks remains high. Instead, the Kremlin is betting on Siberia and remote territories, where the risk of shelling is minimal.

Novosibirsk as the next destination

According to sources from the publication "Agency", next week Vladimir Putin plans to visit Novosibirsk. This will be the fifth region he visits after resuming tours. There is no official confirmation from the Kremlin yet, however, the list of possible events includes the opening of the scientific facility "SKIF", a visit to the local university campus, and a meeting with the governor. This route fully corresponds to the new security strategy: Siberia remains one of the most protected zones from drone attacks.

Exceptions to the rule: Kazan and residences

The only exception to the new geography of trips was the visit to Kazan, where Putin arrived for a pre-planned summit. Unprecedented security measures were taken in the city: additional law enforcement forces were gathered, the movement of electric scooters was banned, and communications in the city center were partially jammed. Putin also continues to use his main residences in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Valdai, where the level of protection remains maximum.

Reasons for changing routes: fear after the attack on Valdai

According to journalistic investigations, the sharp change in the travel schedule is related to the events of December 2025, when an attempt was made to attack Putin's residence in Valdai with drones. After this incident, the head of state began to worry significantly about his own safety, which led to a review of all routes. Since June 2026, he has chosen only those regions that are either not subject to attacks at all, or are subject to them extremely rarely.

War of attrition: economic and personnel challenges

Alongside the restructuring of travel logistics, Putin is preparing for a prolonged confrontation with Ukraine. According to experts, the war may last at least another three years. To finance military expenditures, the Kremlin is cutting social budget items and redirecting funds to the defense sector. In addition, Russia is experiencing an acute shortage of manpower, which forces the authorities to look for new ways to replenish the ranks of the army.

Contradictory data

There is a discrepancy in the assessment of the safety of Putin's trips. On the one hand, sources claim that the European part of Russia has become too dangerous for visits by the head of state. On the other hand, some experts believe that security measures in major cities (as in Kazan) allow large-scale events to be held without risk. However, the very fact of refusing to travel to the European part of the country indicates that the Kremlin prefers to minimize any risks.

New conscription rules: who can now fight

In the context of a shortage of personnel, Putin has reduced the list of crimes, the presence of which prohibits signing a contract with the Ministry of Defense. Now, persons with certain criminal records may be accepted into the army, however, pedophiles, extremists, and persons convicted of treason remain outside the law. This decision reflects the desperation of the authorities in their search for new resources to wage war.