In a statement made during the St. Petersburg Economic Forum on Friday, June 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin shed light on why Moscow has not lent support to Iran against Israel. Emphasizing Russia's "traditionally very good, friendly relations" with the Arab and Islamic world, the Kremlin leader pointed out the substantial Russian-speaking population in Israel—nearly two million—or about a fifth of the nation's populace.

"We must show solidarity with Iran, but conflicts are unique in …

Ukrainian drones have disrupted operations at a key Russian defense plant in Tula, impeding the production of precision weaponry for Russia's military. The attack on the Shipunov Instrument Design Bureau marks a critical blow to one of Russia's eminent defense manufacturers. Reports from Russian outlet ASTRA, citing informed sources, reveal that the facility was targeted twice within a span of three days.

The initial strike occurred on June 18, when five Ukrainian drones breached the plant's …

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his belief that Russians and Ukrainians are "one people," suggesting that in this sense, all of Ukraine is part of Russia. However, Putin acknowledged current realities, stating that some people desire sovereignty. "We have never denied the Ukrainian people's right to independence and sovereignty. But the principles of sovereignty imply that Ukraine is a non-aligned, non-nuclear, and neutral state," said the Russian leader, according to reports by …

The European Union is preparing a legislative framework to impose movement restrictions on Russian citizens.

On June 19, interior ministers from several European countries met in Estonia, reaching a preliminary decision to ban Russians who have fought in Ukraine from entering the Schengen Zone.

Estonia's Minister of the Interior, Igor Taro, stated that Europe needs to establish a firm stance regarding Russians who have fought in Ukraine. He reminded that hundreds of thousands of Russian …

The mysterious deaths among high-ranking Russian officials continue, with the addition of Vice Governor Igor Petrov, who was found dead in his country home. The 65-year-old vice governor of Russia's Leningrad Oblast was discovered with a gunshot wound, although police found no signs of forced entry. Authorities suggest the fatal wound could have been accidentally inflicted while Petrov was cleaning his firearm. His body was located in his countryside residence in the village of Yukki, …

In the wake of negotiations in Istanbul, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia's commitment to continuing its military campaign against Ukraine until its objectives are met. Peskov explained to Russian media that political-diplomatic avenues for resolving the conflict are currently unfeasible.

"Discussions regarding a Ukrainian settlement cannot take place in the public domain; they must occur in a 'mode of silence'," Peskov emphasized.

Notably, Ukrainian First …

A mechanized assault by Russian troops on the Kostyantynivka front has ended in a crushing defeat, exhausting Russia's resources as its command scrambles to patch up the situation. According to military expert Oleksandr Kovalenko, the assault involved approximately 15 armored vehicles and up to 10 light tanks. However, the outcome was catastrophic: all of the equipment was obliterated by the Ukrainian defense, utilizing methods ranging from FPV drones to Javelin anti-tank missiles. "The …

In the face of harsh conditions and abandoned by their leaders, Russian soldiers near Lyman are surrendering in droves, according to Ukrainian military officers. Senior Lieutenant Rostyslav Yashchishyn of the 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade reported a dramatic increase in Russian combatants opting for capture, often due to being left without food or water. As per the Army Inform, these surrenders include both Russian soldiers and foreigners, the latter having joined the Russian Armed Forces in …