What Is Vladimir Putin Doing Now
Vladimir Putin remains the President of Russia in 2026, leading the nation amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and significant internal and external pressures.
His current influence score is 100/100.
Military Modernization and Conflict
Russia continues to heavily invest in advanced military capabilities, prioritizing technological superiority. Russia focuses on AI integration, evident in reports like "‘Attacks will be fully autonomous’: Russia, Ukraine race towards AI warfare." The conflict in Ukraine remains a central focus of Russia's foreign policy.
Domestic Control and Elite Dynamics
Putin maintains firm control domestically, despite the ongoing economic costs of the Ukraine war. While elites face an "ever greater price for Ukraine war," his leadership remains unchallenged publicly. 100 events are tracked in the GeoGazet graph concerning his activities.