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Putin Links Parliamentary Election to Support for Ukraine War

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged citizens to participate in the country’s upcoming parliamentary election, presenting voter participation as a measure of national support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. The three-day election begins on Friday and will determine the 450 seats in the State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament.

The election is the first parliamentary vote since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It comes as polls indicate growing anxiety among some Russians over the impact of the war, while the economy faces pressure. Many anti-war candidates have also been excluded from the ballot, according to Reuters.

In a televised address, Putin said voting would demonstrate unity and support for Russian soldiers while presenting the election as a response to what he described as external efforts to weaken Russia. The ruling United Russia party, which is backed by Putin, is widely expected to maintain its dominance in the State Duma.

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BRICS Adopts Joint Declaration, Calls for Maximum Restraint in Middle East

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BRICS nations have unanimously adopted a joint declaration expressing deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East and calling for “maximum restraint.” The statement was issued on the first day of the BRICS leaders’ summit in New Delhi, amid renewed exchanges of strikes between the United States and Iran.

The declaration urged countries to avoid actions that could further worsen tensions and supported a multilateral approach that respects the positions of individual nations. BRICS members also reaffirmed their commitment to resolving international disputes through dialogue, consultation and diplomacy.

The agreement was seen as a significant diplomatic outcome because the bloc includes both Iran and the UAE, a close US partner. The declaration also raised concerns over unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures that could distort global trade, highlighting broader economic and geopolitical issues facing the expanding BRICS grouping.

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Putin Visits Newly Unearthed Remains of Medieval Russian Prince

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Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Moscow’s Cathedral of the Archangel on Thursday to inspect the recently uncovered remains of medieval warrior prince Dmitry Donskoy. The remains were discovered last month during restoration work in a crypt near the cathedral’s southern wall, surprising historians who had believed the prince was buried elsewhere.

The Russian Orthodox Church said the well-preserved remains were identified as those of Donskoy based on their physical characteristics and historical records. Experts said the remains belonged to a man just under 180 cm tall who died of natural causes between the ages of 35 and 45. Putin lit a candle inside the frescoed cathedral and stood beside the white-stone sarcophagus as experts explained the discovery.

Dmitry Donskoy died in 1389 at the age of 39 after ruling the principalities of Muscovy and Vladimir. He is remembered for expanding Muscovy’s territory, overseeing the construction of the first stone Kremlin fortress and defeating Mongol forces in the 1380 Battle of Kulikovo, a major event in Russian history.

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Russia Protests Japan Over Takaichi’s Remarks on Disputed Islands

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Russia has summoned Japan’s ambassador to Moscow and issued a strong protest over comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to the disputed Kuril Islands.

Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Ambassador Akira Muto that Moscow objected to what it described as “anti-Russian” remarks by Takaichi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. Russia reiterated that its sovereignty and jurisdiction over the Southern Kuril Islands were “indisputable.”

The dispute concerns four islands seized by the Soviet Union in the final days of World War Two. Russia administers the islands, while Japan claims them as the Northern Territories. The unresolved territorial dispute has prevented the two countries from signing a formal peace treaty.

Tensions have further deteriorated since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Japan joined Western nations in imposing sanctions on Moscow and supporting Ukraine. Russia told Muto that it reserves the right to take “appropriate countermeasures,” without specifying what those measures could be.

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Boris Nadezhdin Leaves Russia After Political Crackdown

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Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has announced that he is temporarily outside Russia after being labelled a “foreign agent” and barred from contesting the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections. In a video posted from Paris, with the Eiffel Tower in the background, Nadezhdin said he was “alive and free” and would share his future plans later.

The 63-year-old former lawmaker has been a vocal critic of Russia’s war in Ukraine while attempting to remain active within the country’s political system. His political ambitions were halted after the Justice Ministry designated him a “foreign agent” in July, followed by police questioning and a court fine over alleged display of extremist symbols on social media, accusations he rejected.

Nadezhdin’s departure adds to the growing number of prominent Kremlin critics who have either left Russia or been imprisoned since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022. Russian authorities say such measures are necessary to protect national security, while opposition figures argue they are part of a broader crackdown on political dissent.

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Moscow Court Orders Arrest of Boris Nemtsov’s Daughter

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A Moscow court has ordered the arrest in absentia of Zhanna Nemtsova, the daughter of slain Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, over her involvement with an organisation that Russia has designated as “undesirable.” Nemtsova, who has lived outside Russia since 2015, co-founded the Germany-based Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom, which was banned in Russia in 2024.

Responding to the ruling, Nemtsova dismissed the court’s decision in a social media post, noting that the foundation operates legally from Germany. Under Russian law, participation in or support for organisations labelled “undesirable” can result in prison sentences.

Boris Nemtsov, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, was assassinated near the Kremlin in 2015. Although five men were convicted for carrying out the killing in 2017, his supporters have long argued that those who planned and ordered the murder have never been brought to justice.

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Cossacks Help Manage Fuel Queues as Russia’s Fuel Crisis Deepens

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Cossacks and volunteers have joined local officials and police in the Russian Black Sea resort of Anapa to manage long queues at petrol stations as fuel shortages worsen. They are helping regulate traffic, prevent disputes, and enforce limits on fuel purchases amid growing pressure on supplies.

The fuel crisis has been triggered by repeated Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, forcing Moscow to introduce emergency measures. Drivers in several regions are now limited to buying 20 litres of gasoline per vehicle, while authorities say queue management has reduced waiting times from several hours to around 30–40 minutes.

Russia has also eased fuel quality standards and increased gasoline imports to address the shortage. The situation comes as fighting between Russia and Ukraine continues, with both sides carrying out regular attacks and peace efforts remaining at a standstill.

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Fuel Shortages Spread Across Russia as Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Supplies

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Fuel shortages are spreading across Russia as Ukrainian drone attacks continue to disrupt refinery operations and fuel supply chains. What began as shortages in Russian-annexed Crimea has now extended to parts of southern Russia and even Moscow, with long queues, temporary fuel station closures and purchase restrictions reported in several regions. President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the disruptions, saying the government is working to address the situation.

In Crimea, authorities have suspended fuel sales to private motorists and reduced operating hours for public transport and businesses. In Sevastopol, limited fuel sales triggered long queues, while prices surged to nearly three times their normal levels. Similar shortages have emerged in Rostov-on-Don, where some petrol stations have run out of fuel, affecting residents and businesses that rely on regular supplies.

Although major fuel retailers in Moscow have largely kept prices stable, some privately owned stations have increased prices by more than 10%, and queues have appeared at several locations. The widening shortages highlight the growing impact of Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, as the conflict increasingly affects daily life far beyond the front lines.

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Putin, Lukashenko Hold Talks Amid Rising Ukraine-Belarus Tensions

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held talks at Putin’s Valdai residence on Friday, with discussions expected to focus on the war in Ukraine alongside trade, economic cooperation, joint projects and regional security. The Kremlin said no documents would be signed and no joint press conference was planned following the meeting.

The meeting comes as tensions between Belarus and Ukraine have intensified. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Putin of trying to persuade Lukashenko to deepen Belarus’ involvement in the war, a claim rejected by both Moscow and Minsk. Lukashenko said he recently met representatives of Zelenskiy and warned them against dragging Belarus into the conflict, while the Kremlin has accused Ukraine of threatening Belarus’ sovereignty over alleged signal relay stations.

Although Belarus has not deployed its troops to fight alongside Russia, it allowed Russian forces to use its territory to launch the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and later agreed to host Russian tactical nuclear weapons. Zelenskiy said this week that the disputed relay stations had stopped functioning, though there has been no independent verification of the claim.

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Russian Hardliners Urge Putin to Escalate War and End U.S.-Brokered Talks

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Russian nationalist hardliners are urging President Vladimir Putin to intensify the war in Ukraine and abandon U.S.-mediated peace efforts following a series of Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russian territory. The renewed calls come after attacks targeting Moscow, St. Petersburg, Crimea and other locations, prompting demands for stronger military action.

Some pro-war commentators have called for expanded strikes on Kyiv, the targeting of Ukrainian leadership and critical infrastructure, and even the abandonment of diplomatic negotiations. While some of the rhetoric includes extreme proposals, analysts say it reflects growing concern within nationalist circles over Ukraine’s ability to carry out long-range attacks and the effectiveness of Russia’s current strategy.

Despite the pressure, the Kremlin has so far resisted calls to end negotiations or adopt the most aggressive measures. Russian officials have expressed frustration over stalled U.S.-brokered peace efforts, but President Putin continues to signal confidence in Russia’s military campaign while leaving the door open for a potential diplomatic solution alongside ongoing battlefield operations.

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