#Vladimir Putin

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warned that the winter of 2026–2027 could be Putin's last attempt to break Ukraine. 🇷🇺📉 The minister pointed to Russia's record gold sales as a sign of resource exhaustion and urged not to fall for Kremlin provocations aimed at dividing Poles and Ukrainians. 🤝🇵🇱🇺🇦

Russia is forced to import gasoline from India produced from its own oil after Ukrainian drones disabled 40% of refinery capacity. A tanker with 42,000 tons of fuel traveled a long route through Egypt and Norway to cover the shortage affecting 50 million Russians and the army. 🛢️🇷🇺🇮🇳

Ukraine has changed its attack tactics: now Russia's "shadow fleet" is in the crosshairs. This has led to a partial easing of the fuel crisis in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but the situation in Siberia remains critical. The fuel shortage has affected 50 million Russians and even impacted the Russian army. ⛽🚛📉

A fuel collapse has begun within the Russian Armed Forces: soldiers complain about limits of 20 liters per vehicle and are forced to walk for water due to a lack of gasoline. Strikes on refineries in Russia have halted 40% of processing, and Putin has acknowledged the problems but called the situation non-critical. 🛢️🚫

Putin's optimism about the "resilience" of the economy is shattered by real figures: a budget deficit of 5.7 trillion rubles and a gasoline shortage in the regions. Experts note that the growth in lending is not development, but an increase in the debt burden on the population. 📉🇷🇺

Marco Rubio explained why the US is not severing diplomatic ties with Russia: the nuclear factor makes dialogue mandatory. 🇺🇸🇷🇺 At the same time, the Kremlin rejected concessions after the Alaska meeting and is waiting for a response from Trump. Lavrov and Rubio will meet on July 23. 🤝

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated that Ukraine has already won because Russia failed to capture Kyiv and is now suffering huge losses. His British colleague called the war a "humiliation for Putin," while in Rome, they believe the conflict will only end with a complete cessation of shelling. 🇮🇹🇺🇦🇷🇺

The Russian frigate 'Neustrashimyy' conducted live-fire drills 40 miles from Plymouth, forcing the British HMS Tyne to withdraw. The incident occurred against the backdrop of intensified monitoring by the British Air Force and Navy. 🇷🇺⚓🇬🇧

The Central Bank of Russia sold a record 44 tons of gold in six months to cover a budget hole of 6 trillion rubles. Experts link this to the need to fund the war against Ukraine. 💰📉🇷🇺

Viktor Tregubov, spokesperson for the Joint Forces Group, reported on the active "testing" of Ukraine's defense by Russian troops along the entire front line. 🇺🇦🔥 The enemy is using the tactics of small groups, attempting to create a "zone of control" along the border. President Zelenskyy warned that a defeat in the war would make Putin an even greater threat to the entire world. 🌍⚠️

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has announced the cancellation of national elections, labeling the opposition 'terrorists.' The leader intends to legally ban opponents from participating in politics, effectively eliminating the possibility of a peaceful transfer of power. 🇳🇮🚫🗳️

FBI Director Kash Patel plans a visit to Moscow and St. Petersburg in October. This will be the first trip by the head of the agency to Russia in 12 years against the backdrop of strained relations. The agenda for meetings with the FSB remains secret 🇺🇸🇷🇺🕵️‍♂️

The 'Max' messenger, created as a symbol of Russian digital sovereignty, has come under fire from EU sanctions. VK applications have been removed from the App Store and Google Play, jeopardizing citizens' access to state services and identity verification. Sanctions have debunked the myth of the complete independence of domestic IT from Western platforms. 📱🚫🇪🇺

Republican Senator Steve Daines introduced an amendment requiring Trump to assess Russia's readiness for peace every 90 days. In the event of a breakdown in negotiations, new sanctions against Vladimir Putin and a complete ban on the import of Russian metals are provided. 🇺🇸🇷🇺

The Russian economy is entering a new phase of crisis: stock market indices have crashed, VTB shares have hit a minimum, and the budget deficit has exceeded 5 trillion rubles. Experts link this to the war and record military spending. 📉🇷🇺

Russia is forced to import diesel fuel from abroad for the first time in history due to a critical shortage. Diesel prices are hitting 15-year records, while farmers in the south of the country cannot refuel their machinery in the midst of the harvest campaign. 🛢️🚜📉

Vladimir Putin's rating fell by 5% in a week — a record drop since autumn 2022. 🔻 According to FOM and VCIOM data, support for the head of state has reached a minimum since the start of the war. The main reasons cited are the fuel crisis and economic difficulties. 📉

Independent gas stations in Russia are closing en masse: more than 150 sales listings appeared in a month. The cause is a fuel shortage following strikes on refineries and a price gap with major oil companies. Drivers wait up to 10 hours for gasoline, while the Kremlin seeks supplies abroad. 🛢️📉🚗