Putin also returned empty-handed from China.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin also visited China after Trump. According to analysts, Putin's visit was different from Trump's. The meeting between the two leaders took place in a positive atmosphere. However, according to The Moscow Times, although Putin was welcomed with a red carpet in China, he also failed to achieve any significant results.

Putin's official visit to China concluded: 40 documents signed

Russian and Chinese leaders discussed "the most delicate issues" over tea.

Putin made an official visit to China.

During the visit, it is planned to sign nearly 40 documents covering cooperation in a number of areas.

The "ancestor worship policy" created by Putin is now working against him — WSJ

The continuation of the war against Ukraine, which has now exceeded the duration of World War II, is reducing trust in Putin in Russia.

Due to the risk of an assassination attempt, his security has been strengthened — Financial Times

Concerns have intensified in the Kremlin due to a state coup and several threats.

Zelensky responded to Russia's ceasefire proposal.

The ceasefire proposal on the eve of May 9 was put forward during a telephone conversation between Trump and Putin.

A 1.5-hour telephone conversation took place between Putin and Trump.

During the conversation, the issue of a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine on the eve of May 9 and the situation in the Persian Gulf were discussed.

The President of Russia commented on the restriction of mobile internet operation in major cities.

Vladimir Putin stated that the internet outages observed in the country are being implemented for security reasons.

Putin could start a war in Europe — The Washington Post

Analysts emphasize that the risk of a new escalation against Europe remains against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war.

In Russia, Putin's rating has been declining for the sixth consecutive week.

The level of trust in the Russian leader has decreased by 1.8 percent, falling to 72 percent.

56 / 1000 Putin was granted the authority to attack any country

The State Duma has adopted a bill granting the president the authority to deploy troops to countries where Russians are being persecuted.

"Four years have passed since Putin said he would capture Kyiv in three days" — Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The President of Ukraine addressed the nation on the fourth anniversary of the war.