Vladimir Putin this week (May 4–10, 2026) — daily activity recap

EU Council President "Europe can negotiate directly with Putin... Zelenskyy also supports" - v.daum.net EU Council President: “Europe can negotiate directly with Putin…Zelensky also supports it” ​ v.daum.net

EU Council President "Europe can negotiate directly with Putin... Zelenskyy also supports" - News 1 EU Council President "Europe can negotiate directly with Putin... Zelenskyy also supports" ​ News 1

US-led negotiations on ending the war have stalled... EU fiddles with negotiation channels with Putin - Nate US-led negotiations on ending the war have stalled... EU fiddles with negotiation channels with Putin Nate

Vucic said he submitted a letter to Putin to the Russian ambassador - International - globalpeople.com.cn Vucic said he submitted a letter to Putin to the Russian ambassador - International globalpeople.com.cn

EU, passing the US?... Taking advantage of the Iran war, fiddling with the 'direct negotiation' card with Putin - Marketin EU, passing the US?... Taking advantage of the Iran war, he fiddled with the 'direct negotiation' card with Putin. Marketin

“Possibility of direct conversation with Putin”... EU seeks to expand role in Ukraine war - v.daum.net “Possibility of direct conversation with Putin”... EU seeks to expand role in Ukraine war | v.daum.net

Russia steps up security against President Putin ahead of Victory Day commemorations - VOI.id Russia steps up security against President Putin ahead of Victory Day commemorations VOI.id

Putin personally awarded medals to North Korean commanders who participated in the Ukraine War - newsis.com Putin personally awarded medals to North Korean commanders who participated in the Ukraine War. newsis.com

Russia declares three-day Victory Day truce from 8th to 10th - Financial News Russia declares three-day Victory Day truce from 8th to 10th Financial News

No tanks, no internet, simmering discontent: Putin to host nervous May 9 parade - France 24 No tanks, no internet, simmering discontent: Putin to host nervous May 9 parade  France 24

No Tanks, No Internet, Simmering Discontent: Putin To Host Nervous May 9 Parade - Barron's No Tanks, No Internet, Simmering Discontent: Putin To Host Nervous May 9 Parade  Barron's

Kremlin says Putin's security is being tightened for Victory Day events - The Detroit News Kremlin says Putin's security is being tightened for Victory Day events  The Detroit News

Vladimir Putin’s nightmares have come true - New Statesman Vladimir Putin’s nightmares have come true  New Statesman

A subtle drop in Putin's ratings carries an unusual signal - The Kyiv Independent A subtle drop in Putin's ratings carries an unusual signal  The Kyiv Independent

Vladimir Putin is losing his grip on Russia - The Economist Vladimir Putin is losing his grip on Russia  The Economist

Beware the Sudden Death of Vladimir Putin - Newsweek Beware the Sudden Death of Vladimir Putin  Newsweek

Vladimir Putin assassination fears erupt Vladimir Putin assassination fears erupt  wonderwall.com

Coup Rumours: Putin Under Pressure From All Sides? - Kyiv Post Coup Rumours: Putin Under Pressure From All Sides?  Kyiv Post

KamAZ Says It Survived Sanctions Shock as Sales Slump Deepens - The Moscow Times KamAZ Says It Survived Sanctions Shock as Sales Slump Deepens  The Moscow Times

Russia’s Africa-based power takes a beating - theweek.com Russia’s Africa-based power takes a beating  theweek.com

Russia and Ukraine each declare a ceasefire during World War II Victory Day, while continuing to attack each other - Voice of America Russia and Ukraine each announced a ceasefire during Victory Day in World War II, while continuing to attack each other Voice of America

Putin regime significantly strengthens security amid concerns of assassination and coup [KDF World] - Korea Duty Free News Putin regime significantly strengthens security due to concerns about assassination and coup [KDF World] Korea Duty Free News

Zelensky Accuses Putin of ‘Utter Cynicism’ After Russia Hits Energy Plants After Cease-Fire Claims - Time Magazine Zelensky Accuses Putin of ‘Utter Cynicism’ After Russia Hits Energy Plants After Cease-Fire Claims  Time Magazine

How will Putin’s rule end? Coup, anointed heir or power for life - The Times How will Putin’s rule end? Coup, anointed heir or power for life  The Times

Russian Embassy in North Korea, ‘7th anniversary of first North Korea-Russia summit’… Friendly meeting with North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Yonhap News Russian Embassy in North Korea, ‘7th anniversary of first North Korea-Russia summit’… Friendly meeting with North Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Yonhap News

Russian Embassy in North Korea holds friendly gathering to mark 7th anniversary of North Korea-Russia summit meeting - SPN Seoul Pyongyang News Russian Embassy in North Korea holds friendly gathering to mark 7th anniversary of North Korea-Russia summit meeting SPN Seoul Pyongyang News

Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow threatens Putin's Victory Day parade - Forbes JAPAN Ukrainian drone attack approaches Moscow, threatens Putin's Victory Day parade Forbes JAPAN

How to Make Vladimir Putin’s Year - WSJ How to Make Vladimir Putin’s Year  WSJ

Vladimir Putin, the Man Who Broke Russia - WSJ Vladimir Putin, the Man Who Broke Russia  WSJ

World Map at Work Russia's homeland researcher dismissed as reporter, designated as spy, leaves country for opposing invasion of Ukraine - Chubu Keizai Shimbun World Map at Work Russia Homeland researcher dismissed as reporter, designated as a spy Departs country due to opposition to invasion of Ukraine Chubu Keizai Shimbun