Ukrainian armed forces have launched a counteroffensive in the Sumy region, successfully liberating the village of Andriivka from Russian troops. According to analysts from DeepState, the village has been cleared of Russian troops and is now back under Ukrainian control.

As recently as Saturday, June 21, Andriivka—located in the Khotin municipal community of the Sumy district and just 5 km from the Russian border—was still under Russian control. Now, the 3.89 square km area has been fully …

In June 2025, the Russian military has continued its relentless offensive on the Lyman front, yet without achieving crucial strategic results.

The assaults on the Lyman axis are among the most intense and come with their own set of challenges. According to DeepState, in June 2025, Russian forces have maintained a high frequency of attacks in this area. While the average daily assaults in May numbered 184, this figure went up to 186 in June. Between June 10th and 14th, the Russian army …

Following the appointment of Robert "Madyar" Brovdi as the head of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), Ukrainian drone operators have reportedly changed their targets. According to Russian war correspondents, the primary focus is now on neutralizing Russian drone crews. The shift sees Ukrainian forces directing their efforts towards identifying and eliminating these operators rather than disrupting logistics lines.

Russian military bloggers indicate that this change in strategy marks a …

Russian authorities have brokered a deal with the Taliban to dramatically expand labor migration from Afghanistan, the head of the Russian Business Center in Afghanistan, Rustam Khabibullin, told the news outlet Baza. While currently around 100 Afghans are employed in Russian construction sites, this number is expected to swell to a thousand. Khabibullin noted that skilled Afghan laborers, ranging from bricklayers and welders to electricians and painters, are set to head to Russia. The …

In Ukraine, tactical radar systems are already in production, playing a crucial role in the detection of Russian drones. Ukrainian anti drone units utilize these radars as part of their aerial defense systems. These compact radars, capable of tracking a target's position and altitude, are among the essential components of drone-based air defense. According to consultant Taras Timochko from the "Come Back Alive" fund in an interview with Mezha.Media, there is particularly high demand within the …

In recent developments on the southern front, the Russian military prepares for a likely offensive in the forthcoming days, potentially altering the dynamics in the region. According to reports, Russian forces are enhancing their presence on the Kinburn and Tendrovsk Spits.

While the situation in the south remains intricate, it is under control. In Zaporizhzhia, near the towns of Hulyaipole and Orikhiv, Russian forces are actively utilizing aviation and conducting artillery strikes, said …

In a landmark move, the Latvian Parliament has passed the final reading of the “Law on the Restriction of Transactions Threatening National Security,” effectively prohibiting Russian and Belarusian citizens and entities with their involvement from acquiring real estate within the country. According to Delfi, the initiative received overwhelming support, with 69 deputies voting in favor and only 8 against it.

The newly adopted law extends beyond simple property purchases, encompassing a variety …

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko engaged in discussions with Donald Trump’s special envoy, Keith Kellogg, following prior clandestine negotiations concerning Russia and Ukraine. On Saturday, June 21, President Lukashenko’s previously announced meeting with an American delegation took place in Minsk, as reported by "Pool Pervogo." Ahead of this meeting, the U.S. delegation arrived in the Belarusian capital. The meeting was held at the Palace of Independence with official representatives …