Disappeared.

Video about Russia without Vladimir Putin

Alexey Korostelev, May 28, 2026

In 2026, Vladimir Putin set a record for the longest break between trips around Russia and the world. For more than 200 days, Russians have not seen television footage of the president inspecting factories, checking crops, or simply meeting with residents. Against this background, his rating dropped to record levels since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine. Why this happens - see the new issue of “Project.Details”.

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