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Russia
May 2026
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Security
Politics
Economy
Society
Unusual Activity
May 2026
‹ Apr
Jun ›
Apr 27
May 4
May 11
Week of May 11, compared to 12-week average
Only 8 topics this week (50x the usual 403)
Tone shifted: 0% cooperative vs usual 36%
EE EXECUTIVE appeared as a top actor for the first time
RU NGO appeared as a top actor for the first time
Active Narratives
55
Russia’s aggression is unprovoked and genocidal
from Ukraine
55
The special military operation is defensive and necessary
39
Military strength is the foundation of sovereignty
26
Energy is Russia's strategic weapon
26
Western sanctions are economic warfare
Economy
140
Energy Resources
· Oil Gas
22%
Economy
· Trade
12%
Infrastructure
· Transport
9%
3
Putin orders approval of bioeconomy strategy until 2036
2
Rosatom says Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant remains calm despite reported truce violations
2
Experts revise upward coal loading for Russian Railways
2
IN BRIEF: Operations suspended at 13 airports in southern Russia
2
Russia proposes North Korea help build bridge to Sakhalin
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Politics
625
Diplomacy
· Bilateral Relations
65%
Governance
· Executive Action
16%
Diplomacy
· Treaty
5%
59
Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
38
Putin attends Victory Day parade on Red Square
25
Russia unites against threats from Zelensky, says Zakharova
14
Putin proposes ex-Chancellor Schroeder as mediator
14
Armenia Breaks With Russia on Ukraine, Pashinyan Says After Zelensky Visit to Yerevan
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Security
465
Military
· Ground Forces
30%
Military
· Drone
19%
Military
· Missile
12%
24
Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade as temporary ceasefire takes effect
19
Ukrainian drone strikes Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day
16
Russia Launches Overnight Drone, Missile Barrage Across Ukraine, Civilians Injured
14
Putin says Ukraine conflict heading towards end, meeting with Zelensky possible
11
Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
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Society
93
Society
· Media Press
37%
Society
· Protest
35%
Society
· Human Rights
19%
7
Video. Italy: Femen and Pussy Riot protest Russia’s return to Venice Biennale
6
Putin and Peskov Mark Victory Day as Sacred Holiday
3
Путин поговорил с ветеранами Великой Отечественной войны на Параде Победы
3
Protesters in pink balaclavas swarm Russia's pavilion at Venice Biennale and release colored smoke
2
Photos: Narva displays Putin war criminal banner
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