#Vladimir Putin

Prayers for Victory and "Archistrateg Vladimir": How the Russian Orthodox Church Integrates War into Worship

Politics 08/02/2026, 10:53

The Center for Countering Disinformation found that the ROC has officially approved at least 12 prayers justifying the war. 🕯️ Churches now read a prayer for the "victory of Russia," and priests who refuse risk being defrocked. On the front lines, texts equating Putin with the Archangel Michael are being distributed. 🇷🇺📜

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Tanker from Morocco to Murmansk: Russia Imports Gasoline Amidst Refinery Crisis

Economy 07/31/2026, 16:26

Russia imported 30,000 tons of gasoline from Morocco to the port of Murmansk. The shipments were a response to strikes on refineries, which disabled 40% of capacities and caused a fuel shortage. 🛢️🇷🇺

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Melania Trump brings five more Ukrainian children home: how the humanitarian mission works

Politics 07/30/2026, 23:22

Melania Trump brings five more Ukrainian children home who were taken to Russia 🇺🇸🇺🇦. The US First Lady emphasized that the interests of children are more important than any diplomatic disputes. The communication channel with Putin is working: humanitarian missions continue 🤝✈️

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Fuel Crisis in Russia: Government Extends Ban on Gasoline Exports Until 2027

Economy 07/30/2026, 18:10

The Russian government has extended the ban on gasoline and diesel exports until January 2027. The decision was made against the backdrop of Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, which disabled 40% of capacity and caused a fuel shortage for 50 million Russians. 🛢️🚫

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New tactics: how Ukrainian drones are now attacking Russia — from precision strikes to US intelligence

Politics 07/29/2026, 18:30

🇺🇦 Ukraine is changing its drone strike tactics against Russia: now targeting critical nodes with precision, using US and French intelligence. Drone range will grow to 4,000 km already this year 🚀 #Ukraine #Drones #AirDefense

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Graham Sanctions: How the US Plans to Force Putin to the Negotiating Table

Politics 07/29/2026, 06:05

The US Senate supported the tough "Graham Sanctions" bill against Russia. 🇺🇸 The document aims to deprive the Kremlin of resources for the war and force negotiations. Zelenskyy welcomed the initiative and discussed it with senators. 🇺🇦🤝

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Sikorski on Putin: A Misinformed Dictator May Take a Desperate Step

Politics 07/28/2026, 21:44

Radosław Sikorski warned that economic problems and misinformation could push Putin to take desperate steps. The Polish Foreign Minister stated that the Kremlin has overestimated its capabilities, while Warsaw is bolstering its defenses to make a conflict with it too expensive for Moscow. 🇵🇱🇷🇺💸

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Record Blow: EU Prepares Sanctions Package Against 1600 Russian Companies

Politics 07/28/2026, 17:41

The EU is preparing a record sanctions blow: more than 1600 Russian companies with a turnover of $20 billion will be hit. 🇪🇺📉 This is an attempt to force the Kremlin to negotiate, but experts doubt its effectiveness. A decision is expected in October. 🇷🇺🚫

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Putin Shifts Blame for the War to the Duma: Analysis of the Kremlin's Strategy Ahead of Elections

Politics 07/28/2026, 14:55

ISW analysts have found that Vladimir Putin is shifting responsibility for the war onto the State Duma and Russian citizens. Experts consider this part of a strategy to militarize society ahead of the 2026 elections. 🇷🇺📉

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Pashinyan responds to Putin: referendum on EU accession possible only after application submission

Politics 07/28/2026, 05:12

Pashinyan responds to Putin's demand for a referendum: voting is possible only after an official application to join the EU. Additionally, the Prime Minister criticized Russia's trade restrictions, calling them a violation of EAEU rules. 🇦🇲🇪🇺🇷🇺

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Martial Law in Russia After the Elections: Scenarios, Triggers, and Hidden Mobilizations

Politics 07/28/2026, 02:40

Russian officials do not rule out the introduction of martial law after the State Duma elections. Experts cite a failure at the front and the need to "fight with the whole country" as triggers. 🇷🇺⚔️

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Military Priority and Deficit: How Putin is Reshaping Russia's Budget for the Next Three Years

Politics 07/27/2026, 21:43

Putin confirmed the priority of military spending in the Russian Federation budget for 2026–2029. 🇷🇺💰 Actual war spending has already exceeded the plan by 4–5 trillion rubles, and the total budget deficit by the end of the year could reach 7 trillion. The army will increase by 27,000 people without declaring a mobilization. 📉🔫

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«Rumors from Zelenskyy»: Head of the State Duma Defense Committee Denies New Mobilization in Russia

Politics 07/27/2026, 16:53

Andrey Kartapolov, Head of the State Duma Defense Committee, denied rumors of a new mobilization in Russia, calling them Zelenskyy's fantasy. However, the Ukrainian President warned of Putin's plans to conduct a draft in the autumn and voiced data on Russia's losses. 🇷🇺🇺🇦📉

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New Rosgvardia rules: preparation for suppressing protests against the backdrop of an impending mobilization

Politics 07/27/2026, 13:49

Rogvaria has for the first time specified protection against threats during mobilization in its rules. CCD experts and President Zelenskyy link this to the Kremlin's preparation for a new wave of conscription and the suppression of protests. 🇷🇺🚨

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Putin stated that Russia did not start the war, but only responded to Ukraine's actions

Politics 07/26/2026, 20:07

Vladimir Putin stated that Russia did not start the war, but only responded to Ukraine's actions with Western support. 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Despite falling trust ratings and the successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Kremlin rejects ceasefire proposals. ⚔️

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Strikes on Wildberries: How Attacks on Logistics Hit the Wallets of the Elite and the Lives of Megacities

Politics 07/25/2026, 10:19

Ukrainian drones have launched a series of strikes on Wildberries warehouses, causing billions of dollars in damage. The attacks affect not only logistics but also the assets of Putin's inner circle, including Vaino and Gromov. 📉🔥

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ICC Scandal: Assembly of States Votes to Remove Karim Khan

Politics 07/25/2026, 00:53

The Assembly of States Parties of the ICC voted to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan due to harassment allegations. 82 countries found him guilty of dereliction of duty, although Khan denies the charges. The scandal threatens the reputation of the tribunal, which previously issued arrest warrants for Putin and Netanyahu. ⚖️🚫

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Bread under fire: how Russian terror in the Black Sea threatens famine and shock prices

Politics 07/24/2026, 16:04

🇺🇦 Andriy Sybiga warned: Russian terror in the Black Sea will lead to shock food prices. 📉 Attacks on ships have already halted Ukraine's exports. The minister urged the world not to stay silent and to stop the use of hunger as a weapon of war. 🌍🚫🍞

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