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Politics · Asia-PacificPutin visits disputed Kuril Islands as US backs Japan's claim
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands on 13 August 2026, prompting Japan to summon Russia’s ambassador. The US ambassador to Tokyo reaffirmed support for Japan’s sovereignty over the islands, while Russia insisted the visit was not open to foreign discussion.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 78 · Craft 87 · Hype 18
Politics · RussiaPutin visits Novosibirsk under heavy security, residents told to stay indoors
Vladimir Putin visited Novosibirsk on 11 August 2026, his first trip to the city since 2018. Residents were instructed to stay indoors, avoid windows, and refrain from using electronic devices during his motorcade. Security measures included road closures, police deployments, and restrictions on electric scooter rentals.
Russia4 min readTrust 76 · Craft 77 · Hype 28
Conflict & Security · RussiaPutin shifts power to FSB as Russian elites fear agency’s growing control
Russian President Vladimir Putin has concentrated authority in the Federal Security Service (FSB), sidelining technocrats and expanding digital surveillance. A new law allows the state to freeze assets and deny consular services to expatriates. Reports describe elites as fearful of the FSB’s unchecked influence, with some blaming setbacks in Armenia, Moldova and Hungary on former official Sergei Kiriyenko.
Russia5 min readTrust 62 · Craft 87 · Hype 45