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EU to study possible disruptions of Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine
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Lufthansa denies Spiegel report on flight cuts due to fuel shortage — Reuters
The airline said that the report appeared to have been based on an old recording from one of its events
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Russia to expand energy technologies export to BRICS countries
Russia views the BRICS energy platform as a priority mechanism of cooperation and supports toe hydrogen value chain research initiated by India, Sergey Tsivilyov noted
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London seeks dubious political points by giving uranium to Kiev — Russian Foreign Ministry
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova noted that Moscow is not aware of Ukraine's industrial capacity for independent production of nuclear fuel
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Netherlands, Japan, Sweden make it to knockout rounds at World Cup
The Dutch team defeated Tunisia 3-1 in the final Group F match
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Ukrainian forces attack civilians in Konstantinovka with drones on evacuation route
The assault unit’s commander reported that the Russian forces continue to clear Konstantinovka in small groups, using FPV drones and fiber-optic UAVs to engage targets in hard-to-reach areas
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Putin discusses domestic security, relations with neighbors with Security Council
The speakers at the meeting were FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov and Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev
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IN BRIEF: What we know about 160-for-160 prisoner exchange between Russia, Ukraine
After receiving psychological assistance, the released Russian soldiers will be taken to Russia for further treatment and rehabilitation
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Russia to participate in G20 Sherpa meeting in US — Russian Foreign Ministry
The meeting will be held in Washington on June 29-30
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Press review: NATO drills rehearse Ukraine logistics and quake strengthens Venezuela power
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, June 26th
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Russia insists on prompt return of its property seized in US — MFA
The State Department has not responded to the issue so far, Maria Zakharova said
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Russian forces notice Polish mercenaries, females in Ukrainian assault squads — officer
While the deputy commander of the 1st Battalion of the 1194th Regiment of the Southern Group of Forces, known by the call sign Yusa, has not personally engaged with the female assault troops, he remarked that their level of professionalism is evident
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Kremlin briefing covers removal of Russian apps from App Store, US mediation on Ukraine
Russia highly appreciates and is grateful for US mediation efforts aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine, Dmitry Peskov said
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EU Commission suggests restricting temporary protection for combat-fit Ukrainians
Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner said the proposal provides that temporary protection should not be granted to newly arriving persons who are not allowed to leave Ukraine
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Moscow to hear case against UK's Wallace over public promotion of terrorism
The court did not specify the date of the preliminary hearings
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Russia warns US of risks posed by arms transfers to Ukraine — MFA
Moscow has repeatedly emphasized that supplying military equipment to the Kiev regime could have unforeseen consequences for stability both regionally and globally, Maria Zakharova stated
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Russian military to raise US drone from seabed if required for security reasons — Kremlin
It is noted that the drone went into an uncontrolled flight as a result of an abrupt maneuver, lost its altitude and crashed into the water
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Global crisis caused not by UN Charter, but by its violation — Chinese Foreign Ministry
Spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted that China, as one of the first signatories of the UN Charter, has always upheld the document and promoted its implementation
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IAEA hopes to begin inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities soon — Grossi
Speaking about the territorial location of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, the IAEA chief noted that, most likely, "it is where it was back in June 2025"
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Medvedev calls for lawfully curbing Western military bases in other countries
The Russian politician noted that these deployments had become a significant factor undermining the collective security system and eroding the sovereignty of states
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Arab countries seek compensation for Iran strikes — Rubio
Washington is going to discuss it with Tehran during further negotiations, US Secretary of State told
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At least 69% of surveyed Russians trust Putin — poll
The survey was carried out from June 19 to 21
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Russian troops liberate Ivolzhanskoye community in Sumy Region over week — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup North inflicted more than 1,575 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed five enemy armored combat vehicles in its areas of responsibility over the week, the Defense Ministry reported
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Rosatom to hold international forum for nuclear youth in Obninsk
The forum will bring together more than 500 male and female youths from 70 countries as well as high-ranking delegations from 10 countries
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Lebanon, Israel may sign memorandum of intent in security — TV
According to the TV channel, as a gesture of good will, Israel will withdraw its troops from an area in southern Lebanon that has been under occupation
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Ukrainian army loses first BRAWLR anti-aircraft missile system in special op zone
Russian servicemen of the Battlegroup North destroyed the system
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ICC could probe Kiev junta’s crimes, but shows no interest — Kremlin adviser
Anton Kobyakov called the International Criminal Court a "shady institution"
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Russian specialists develop Duplet double net launcher against drones
The new net launcher has been created based on requirements from combat personnel
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West left Russia no option but special military operation — Italian expert
Sandro Teti expressed regret that the security proposals that Russia put forward in 2021 were disregarded by the West
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Western child recruitment, lowering age of criminal responsibility: Bastrykin's statements
The number of teenagers who committed crimes of a terrorist nature increased almost 3 times in 2025, Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin noted
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EU leaders destroyed European security system with their own hands — diplomat
Dmitry Polyansky urged to move towards creating a common continental security architecture, open for all Eurasian countries and reflecting the current multipolarity
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Russian forces penetrate 15 km into Ukraine’s defenses in Sumy Region — expert
Andrey Marochko explained that this became possible after taking control of the settlement of Ivolzhanskoye
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Belarus to stand by Russia in any situation — president
As Alexander Lukashenko emphasized, there is no other way
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Europe 'getting a taste' for producing UAVs for Ukrainian strikes against Russia — expert
Dmitry Kuzyakin highlighted that Ukraine itself no longer hosts significant large-scale UAV manufacturing facilities
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Russia calls for strengthening collective security amid new threats — top brass
Amid the complicating military-political situation in the world and NATO’s openly hostile stance, Russia stands for continuing active military and military-technical cooperation with its allies and partners, Army General Viktor Goremykin stated
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Parameters of potential agreement with Ukraine outlined by Moscow — Ukraine’s ex-PM
Nikolay Azarov added that now the ball is in the West’s court
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Russia’s Medvedev warns Europe could face 'catastrophic damage' from Oreshnik missile
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman also commented on Vladimir Zelensky’s "resilience plan"
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Ecuador advances to knockout rounds at World Cup, beating Germany 2-1
Team Ecuador will now stay in the top eight of third-place teams at the FIFA World Cup
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Slovak PM Fico sees 'no interest' in ending Ukraine war at Gdansk conference
It’s a shame that quite a large number of prime ministers and countries in the European Union support the war, Robert Fico said
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Russia’s Battlegroup South thwarts Ukraine’s attempt to rotate troops in Konstantinovka
FPV drone operators destroyed enemy vehicles along with the personnel
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New Western leaders obsessed with Russia’s strategic defeat — Defense Ministry
Viktor Goremykin said that racist ideas and a model of thinking that proclaimed Europeans to be the pinnacle of human civilization, and other peoples to be an "inferior race," had been formed over the centuries
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FIFA World Cup 2026: 19 teams secure spots in knockout stage
Four knockout matches have been already officially slated
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FIFA World Cup goalscoring record set
A total of 177 goals have been scored at the current World Cup
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Dagestan teenager arrested with regard to case of preparing murders of schoolchildren
The minor's involvement in organizing at least 15 terrorist crimes in 10 Russian regions has been confirmed
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Russia initiates 10,000 cases against 2,500 Ukrainian leaders, mercenaries
The investigation of war crimes, genocide and the rehabilitation of Nazism is of particular historical and moral importance, adviser to the head of Russia’s Investigative Committee Alexander Fyodorov said
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Russian MFA summons Moldovan envoy after diplomatic couriers detained in Chisinau
A strong protest was lodged with the envoy and a verbal note was handed over
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Rubio believes no final agreements reached in Anchorage
According to the US state secretary, there was "a proposal" in Alaska
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Russian authorities considering ban on diesel exports by producers for several months
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that a few months are sufficient to supply the domestic market in greater volume and replenish stocks
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Russia calls Brussels' complaints ridiculous
Europe does not allow its media to relay Moscow's position, and then it blames Russia for everything, Maria Zakharova said
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US Southern Command directs transport aircraft, warships to Venezuela relief effort
These forces will provide mobility services and "support to US government personnel, search and rescue teams, the US Southern Command said
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Press review: Rutte visits Washington to ease NATO tensions and Trump blocked on Iran war
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, June 25th
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US, Gulf countries reject possibility of tariffs in Strait of Hormuz
The Ministers also emphasized the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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Russia, Ukraine conduct prisoner exchange on '160 for 160' basis
According to Russia's Defense Ministry, the returned Russian servicemen are currently on the territory of the Republic of Belarus
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Russia’s modernized Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft makes debut flight at 600 km/h speed
Rostec reported that flight plan was implemented in full and there are no issues with the aircraft
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Private screening of documentary about Starobelsk college attack held in Moroccan capital
The documentary made by Olga Kiryi, Alexey Balakirev, and Ilya Andilevko, tells about the deadly attack on the night into May 22, when the college building was attacked
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European NATO members prolong armed conflict in Ukraine — Russian Defense Ministry
The West is no longer hiding the preparations for a new big European war, Army General Viktor Goremykin stressed
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Kaliningrad can defend itself amid NATO military buildup near its borders — lawmaker
Russian lawmaker Andrey Kolesnik emphasized that several squadrons of fighter aircraft and strategic bombers have already been deployed near Russia’s borders
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Russia now in state of legal war with West — Foreign Ministry
According to Gennady Kuzmin, this also concerns legal initiatives within international organizations "aimed at isolating countries of the multipolar world, including Russia"
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US neutrality, mediation in Ukrainian settlement: statements by Kremlin Spokesman
According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia remains open to providing mediation services for the settlement of the Ukraine conflict, including to the United States
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Rubio’s 'disingenuous' statements, seeking clarity from US: Lavrov’s statements
According to the Russian top diplomat, it is necessary to "clarify" the situation regarding the US role in settling the Ukraine conflict
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Russian forces expand zone of control near Lyubitskoye in Zaporozhye Region — expert
According to Andrey Marochko, the troops have secured positions in its eastern part
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No use talking to ‘vassal’ Ukraine, racism, Western piracy: Medvedev comments
According to the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Western elites retain the ideas of racial and national superiority
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Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Tula Region leaves woman injured — governor
Damage to a power transmission line and an industrial plant in Novomoskovsk was registered
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Ten Ukrainian attacks on localities in DPR registered over past day
Two house buildings and two civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged
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No one knows how many billions of aid end up in Zelensky’s luxurious lifestyle — German MP
The German government is pursuing a policy that has done nothing to bring peace in Ukraine closer, Stefan Keuter said
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Meeting with Zelensky's representatives, call to talk: Lukashenko's statements
Ukraine needs to negotiate, not just "posture," the Belarusian president said
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Russia advises West to apply term 'annexation' to Romania trying to absorb Moldova
Maria Zakharova said that Bucharest has long been hatching plans related to the absorption of Moldova, even as there is no unanimity on this issue in the Romanian government
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Russian marathon runner Klimov sets new world record in Backyard Ultra men’s event
Dmitry Klimov managed to run 124 laps covering a total distance of 831.5 kilometers kilometers in more than five days
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Russian troops strike Ukrainian long-range UAV launch sites over past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted more than 210 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported
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Russia says ready to approve final US-Iran agreement in UN Security Council
Reaching a final agreement between the United States and Iran is stipulated in paragraph 3 of the memorandum of understanding, Maria Zakharova said
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International Maritime Organization suspends evacuation of sailors from Strait of Hormuz
The organization’s Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said he had been informed about Thursday’s attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman that passed through the Strait of Hormuz
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Australia reach World Cup knockout stage, as US close out group play with loss to Turkey
The US goals were scored by Auston Trusty in the 3rd minute and Sebastian Berhalter in the 49th minute
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IN BRIEF: SVR on difference between unfriendly and hostile, West underestimating Russia
Western countries have assessed the sanctions they imposed on Russia as "unable to achieve their intended goals"
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Putin extends ban on Russian oil exports under price cap through end-2027
The presidential decree prohibits supplies of Russian oil and petroleum products to foreign legal entities and individuals if contracts for such supplies directly or indirectly provide for the use of a price cap mechanism
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Russia hopes US shares biolabs findings with public — diplomat
Russia also hopes that these statements will be followed by concrete steps, and, in particular, that a conclusion will be drawn that such situations are unacceptable, Maria Zakharova said
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IN BRIEF: 'Discrimination against Russians', 'apple of shame' in VK removal from App Store
All VK apps previously installed on Apple smartphones and other devices will continue to function, according to the company
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VK removal from App Store, aid to Venezuela, EU speculation: MFA statements
The Europeans are trying to get into or "stick their face" into the negotiation process on Ukraine and dictate their terms
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US may relocate military bases from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia — newspaper
The US military command is also working to develop options for broader deployment of military facilities across the Middle East
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IDF helicopter carrying Israeli president makes emergency landing after bird strike
The affected helicopter was transferred to Israeli Air Force technical personnel for maintenance in order to return it to operational service as soon as possible
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At least 18 drones flying toward Moscow destroyed on Thursday night — mayor
First responders are working at the site where the debris fell
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Russian authorities to contact Apple before responding to removal of apps — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov stated that clarifications will be required from the corporation
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Russia currently has sufficient fuel reserves — Novak
The authorities are currently restructuring logistics within the fuel market to meet demand, the Russian deputy prime minister said
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Former Russian defense minister Sergey Ivanov dies at age 73
Sergey Ivanov served as honorary president of the VTB United League
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Frenzy in Russia’s fuel market has artificially driven up demand by 20-30% — Novak
The official described the situation in the Russian fuel market as challenging but under control
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Fuel stocks in Russia, potential ban on diesel exports: Novak’s statements
The frenzy in the Russian fuel market has led to an artificial surge in demand of around 20-30%, the official noted
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Streams and Telegram channels replace radio in ideological war — Justice Ministry
Deputy Justice Minister Oleg Sviridenko noted that a large-scale information campaign is being waged against Russian society
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Ukrainian POW demands 'just punishment' for Ukraine army commanders, Zelensky
According to Sergey Rykov, the policy course being pursued by the Ukrainian leadership is pushing the country’s population to the brink of extinction
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Ukrainians resent assault regiments over torture, heavy losses — captive soldier
According to the POW, only a small number of troops return from combat missions
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FACTBOX: What we know about arrest of terrorist network administrator in Dagestan
The FSB noted that the detainee’s involvement in organizing at least 15 terrorist crimes across ten Russian regions has been confirmed
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Criminal Code amendments, over 10,000 criminal cases against Ukraine, mercenaries
As a result of Ukrainian punitive operations, almost 5,000 people were killed
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Authorities seize Dagestan teen’s correspondence with accomplices from Russia, US, Europe
During interrogation, the minor confirmed his involvement in promoting the "Columbine" movement and preparing an attack on a Domodedovo school
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Key US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain damaged by Iran in spring — WSJ
According to the report, the US Navy has not officially confirmed reports of extensive damage at the base
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Lavrov would like to see Russia out of 'half-dead' OSCE, but it's up to Putin to decide
The Russian foreign minister explained that Moscow would not feel "any discomfort" leaving the organization on its own
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Zelensky's ultimatums for Minsk highlight his terrorist nature — Russian Foreign Ministry
On June 19, Vladimir Zelensky said he was ready to give the order to attack "the retransmission stations on towers"
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IN BRIEF: Civilian injured, damage reported as air defenses down 660 drones over Russia
The overnight drone attack was the largest since the beginning of the year, according to TASS estimates based on data from the Defense Ministry
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France captures alleged Russian shadow tanker off Sicily as UK plans to sell seized oil
The French Navy is now escorting the tanker to an anchorage for additional inspections
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US builds naval presence in Asia-Pacific region to deter China — State Department
According to Assistant Secretary of the United States for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre, two US Coast Guard patrol ships were sent to the Subic Bay military base in the Philippines
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Overnight drone attacks on Russia cause casualties in Crimea, spark fire at oil depot
Ukrainian drone strikes on Crimea killed two people, including a child
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Russians’ trust in Putin approaches 77% — poll
The activities of the Russian government are approved by 45.9% of respondents
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Iran does not guarantee safety to ships in Strait of Hormuz outside established routes
Tehran added that the ship’s owners, captains and operators will bear responsibility for possible consequences
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Investigation launched into von der Leyen over secret chat with Zelensky — newspaper
European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho is examining whether the EC violated transparency rules by refusing to grant the Dutch organization Follow the Money access to the correspondence
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Medvedev outlines options for regime change in Kiev
The Russian Security Council deputy chairman emphasized that legitimate government institutions were crucial
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