Russian politician and lawyer; president (2008–2012), prime minister (2012–2020), deputy chairman of the Security Council since 2020.
A Shahed drone has struck a fuel‑reception building near the decommissioned Chornobyl plant on 7 June 2026, causing significant structural damage and a localized fire that was extinguished. Ukraine and the IAEA have said no spike in radiation has been detected and no spent fuel was stored in the damaged building. The IAEA is preparing a site inspection.
Authorities have mobilised for a three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei, with millions expected to attend. Tehran lies in a hush as shops close and airspace tightens. The funeral will travel to Najaf, Karbala and Mashhad, with a Saudi-led war context looming over the proceedings.
Mourners are gathering in Tehran for the state funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has organised a week of public ceremonies across cities and in neighboring Iraq, as the regime frames the event as a referendum on its rule while warning against external interference.
The conflict in Ukraine has intensified with multiple regional strikes causing civilian casualties. Russia and Ukraine continue long-range attacks, with Ukraine conducting drone operations inside Russia and Russia striking Ukrainian infrastructure and ports. The situation has prompted international concern as casualties mount and both sides press strategic targets.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Iturup (Etorofu), one of four islands Japan calls the Northern Territories, touring a fish-processing plant, a hospital and a school. Japan has protested: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi have said the visit is "absolutely unacceptable" and have summoned the Russian ambassador.
Since Aug 2026, reports indicate Russia is struggling to replenish its forces in Ukraine. Pressures include coercive recruitment, street roundups, and incentives for volunteers. Western estimates show high monthly casualties, while Moscow relies on contract soldiers and potential mobilisations to sustain operations.