Russia Faces Uncertainty Over Presidential Succession As Putin Ages
Russian President Vladimir Putin ventured out of his fortified underground bunker in late July 2026 for a rare series of public appearances, only to encounter unexpected friction on multiple fronts. Fresh off an unannounced trip to the Irkutsk Aviation Plant on Friday, July 25, 2026—his first regional domestic visit in more than eight months—the 73-year-old … Read more