# Russia
Putin fears a possible assassination attempt by the Russian elite and a coup d'état
A number of media outlets have published reports claiming that Vladimir Putin is increasingly concerned about the risks of data leaks and potential internal threats within the Russian leadership. The reports are based on information attributed to an unnamed European intelligence service.
Russia would lose a third of its troops within 10 days in the event of a war with NATO
Former US military personnel and Pentagon officials have conducted a military simulation of a potential Russian invasion of Lithuania. One of the scenarios envisaged an attack from three directions simultaneously and a delayed response from NATO allies.
Almost half a million troops. British intelligence has released figures on Russian casualties in the war in Ukraine
According to British intelligence estimates, Russia has lost nearly 500,000 of its troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Putin and Trump are left high and dry
The Financial Times has published a column comparing the consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine with those of the US operation against Iran. The author argues that strategic errors by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have strengthened China’s position and opened up new opportunities for Ukraine and Iran.
The EU has extended sanctions against Russia for another year over human rights violations
The Council of the European Union has decided to extend the sanctions against those responsible for human rights violations and repression in Russia for a further year, until 28 May 2027.
Russia has threatened Armenia with the loss of cheap gas prices due to its growing ties with the EU
The Kremlin has stated that Armenia could lose its preferential price for Russian gas if it refuses to integrate with Russia and moves closer to the European Union.
Poland has warned Russia of consequences should it attack diplomatic missions in Kyiv
Poland has emphasised that attacks on diplomatic missions would constitute yet another act of aggression by the Russian Federation. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that any Russian strikes on diplomatic premises in Kyiv would be regarded as deliberate and intentional acts.
Russia will write off the debts of new contract soldiers for their participation in the war against Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing up to 10 million roubles of overdue loans to be written off for Russians who sign a contract with the Russian Armed Forces after 1 May 2026.
Russia is set to introduce widespread restrictions on civil aviation flights
In early June 2026, new restrictions on civil aircraft flights will come into force in the Moscow region and a number of other regions in Russia.
Issuance of 'mobilisation orders' has surged in Russia - The Moscow Times
Росіянам на початку 2026 року дедалі частіше стали видавати "мобілізаційні приписи", що може свідчити про підготовку РФ до загальної мобілізації.
Rubio has stated that the US is ready to mediate following Russia’s latest threats against Kyiv
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Washington is ready to help bring the war between Russia and Ukraine to an end, against the backdrop of fresh threats from Moscow to launch strikes on Kyiv. The Russian side has announced that it is preparing “systematic” attacks on the Ukrainian capital and has urged foreign diplomats to leave the city.
Russia jammed the GPS signal of a plane carrying the British Defence Secretary near its border — media reports
Russian electronic warfare systems jammed the satellite communications on board a Royal Air Force aircraft carrying the British Defence Secretary, John Giley.
