Kremlin spokesman Peskov acknowledged the legitimacy of Bonya's concerns. Propagandist Solovyov called her a "worn-out slut." Bonya responded that he had insulted all Russian women and posted an AI-generated clip of herself as Spiderman webbing Solovyov's mouth shut. 6/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russian Women Warned to Revolt Over Economy and Education
Another presenter, Ekaterina Gordon, warned the Kremlin of a revolt among women whose businesses are closing, who cannot keep up with rising mortgage rates and whose children are being denied access to higher education. "This will be the biggest divorce with the authorities," she
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Putin’s Approval Drops to War-Era Low Amid Internet Blackout
In early March the FSB cut off mobile internet access in Moscow and other large cities, angering people of all social strata including the elite. Over the past six weeks Putin's approval rating fell 8 percentage points to 68% — the lowest since the start of the war. Public
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Russia Suffers Heavy Casualties and Economic Strain in 2026
Russia's army is making almost no gains while casualties have passed the 1 million mark. The central bank rate sits at 14.5% — nearly three times the pre-war level. Putin admitted on April 15 that Russia's economy contracted in the first two months of 2026. 4/
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Zyuganov Warns Kremlin Over Video Sparking Revolution Fears
Her video is not a call to revolutio, but the reaction to it is more telling than its content. Gennady Zyuganov, leader of the Communist Party, told deputies that the video should be taken seriously if the Kremlin wants to avoid another Bolshevik revolution. 3/
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Ordinary Woman Near Monaco Boldly Challenges Putin on Fear
Bonya is not an opposition politician or activist. She lives near Monaco and sells vegan cosmetics and clothing. But she addressed Putin: "People are afraid of you, bloggers are afraid, artists are afraid, governors are afraid. But people should not be afraid of their
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Russian Influencer Urges Putin to Face War’s Domestic Consequences
Apolitical Russians are starting to feel the war. Influencer Victoria Bonya[13m followers] urged Putin to “face the truth”: floods in Dagestan, oil spills on the Black Sea coast, internet blackouts and cattle culls in Siberia. Five days later: 30 million views, The Economist.1/
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Ukraine Expands Official Military Cemeteries With New Law
Parliament lays ground for expansion of official military cemeteries across regions with adoption of new law. As of early 2026, Ukraine has opened a national military cemetery outside Kyiv, a controversy-ridden project that began accepting its first burials in late 2025.
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Ukrainian 425th Regiment Destroys Russian T-72 Tank Near Pokrovsk
❗️In the city of Pokrovsk, operators of the 🇺🇦425th regiment “Skelya” destroyed a 🇷🇺Russian T-72 tank(?). pic.twitter.com/qjystDKz2h
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 30 avril 2026In the city of Pokrovsk, operators of the 425th regiment “Skelya” destroyed a Russian T-72 tank(?).
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Bulava Loitering Munition Strikes Russian Checkpoint
Bulava loitering munition strike on the Russian checkpoint. pic.twitter.com/UiGir4uv21
— Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) 30 avril 2026Bulava loitering munition strike on the Russian checkpoint.
