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Putin has set out a new objective for the war: the Kremlin is no longer hiding its plans
Vladimir Putin has once again declared the "complete liberation of Donbas and Novorossiya" to be the main objective of the Russian army. This statement is evidence of the Kremlin’s continuing imperial ambitions.
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Putin has acknowledged fuel problems in Crimea, but insists that the shortage is not critical
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that there were fuel supply problems in Crimea, but gave assurances that the shortage was not critical. He noted that the Russian authorities plan to...
Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia: 14 dead
A Saudi Aramco helicopter has crashed in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 people on board. The incident took place near the town of Ras Tanura.
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Sabotage at the «Shahed» factory: drones may explode on launch
The underground organisation «Black Spark» has announced that it has carried out a sabotage operation at a factory in the «Alabuga» Special Economic Zone, where Russian drones are manufactured. According to their statements, the drones...
There is talk in Russia of a new wave of mobilisation: military recruitment offices are already making preparations
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, military registration and enlistment offices have begun openly warning the population of a possible new mobilisation. The Kremlin is considering a scenario involving the launch of mobilisation measures following the State Duma elections.
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The US ambassador’s superyacht sparked a wave of protests in Venice
In Venice, activists are organising a protest against the visit of US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta, who is due to arrive on a superyacht worth $450 million. The protest is scheduled for 17 July at...
The attack on the Sloviansk oil refinery: implications for Russia’s fuel infrastructure
On Saturday night, the Slavyansk oil refinery in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation came under attack, resulting in a plume of smoke stretching over 100 km. The fire engulfed...
Iran attacked Bahrain with drones following overnight US strikes
Bahrain has reported an attack by Iranian drones following overnight US strikes on Iranian territory. According to the authorities, no casualties or damage have been reported.
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A new air defence base has been set up in Moscow, 10 km from the Kremlin
A new Russian air defence position has been identified in Moscow on Vorobyovy Gory, less than 10 km from the Kremlin. Launchers have been spotted at the site...
A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Poland for making threats against President Karol Nawrocki
In the town of Zielona Góra, the Polish police have arrested a 36-year-old Ukrainian man who posted a recording of a conversation containing threats against the Polish President, Karol Nawrocki. The man will face charges...
Russia is threatening Finland over its cooperation with the US
New threats against Finland have been made in the Russian State Duma. MP Alexei Zhuravlev stated that Russia is capable of «wiping out half of Finland» because of its cooperation with...
Putin has signed a law on the monitoring of all mobile phones in the Russian Federation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law providing for the creation of a state IMEI database for all mobile devices. The law will come into force on 1 March 2027.
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Heatwave in Europe: temperatures reaching +40°C and dozens of deaths
A severe heatwave, which has already broken records in France and the UK, has reached Germany and Poland. Temperatures in some regions may exceed +40°C.
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Russian drones attacked petrol stations in the Kharkiv region
On the night of 27 June, Russian forces carried out drone strikes on the Solonytsia community in the Kharkiv district, damaging two petrol stations.
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Budapest Pride 2026: hope and caution following the change of government in Hungary
On Saturday, 27 June 2026, Budapest will host its first Budapest Pride march since the change of government in Hungary. The organisers are hoping for a peaceful event, whilst...
Ukraine has struck a factory producing launchers for «Iskander» and «Yars» missiles»
On 27 June, Ukrainian FP-5 «Flamingo» missiles struck the «Titan-Barrikady» factory in Volgograd, which specialises in the production of launchers for Russian missile systems.
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