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Over 20 Russian soldiers allegedly killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Luhansk
Preliminary reports indicate that a missile strike in occupied Luhansk resulted in the deaths of over 20 Russian soldiers. According to a report from the Russian channel the Kremlin’s Tobacco Box, the strike occurred on Friday, June 7, targeting military facilities in Luhansk.
Russian forces have reportedly suffered significant losses.
The attack was reportedly carried out using American ATACMS missiles.
“The enemy executed a massive strike on Luhansk. Preliminary data suggests that the …
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Former Russian soldier arrested on charges of foreign collaboration after return from Ukrainian captivity
Pavel Guguev, a former Russian soldier who returned from Ukrainian captivity, has been arrested in Russia for "collaboration with foreigners," according to the opposition online publication Mediazona. The outlet, which covers activities of the judicial, law enforcement, and penitentiary systems in Russia, believes authorities are targeting Guguev over an interview he gave to a Ukrainian journalist.
Guguev's case is being examined by the 235th Garrison Military Court in Moscow. The former …
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Ukrainian Intelligence calls 500,000 Russian troops figure not new, highlights decline in training quality
The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence commented on the reports about 500,000-strong Russian military presence in temporarily occupied territories and along the border, reports TSN, citing an unnamed source.
"The enemy's strength of more than 500,000 is neither a new figure nor new information. The enemy's grouping along Ukraine's borders and in occupied territories exceeds 500,000," the source emphasised.
GUR explained that this number includes all units …
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Putin threatens asymmetric retaliation against Western countries supplying arms to Ukraine
During a meeting with media representatives in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia might deploy its long-range weaponry to regions around the globe to target "sensitive" sites in nations supplying arms to Ukraine, reports TASS.
For the first time, Putin clearly stated how Moscow would respond to strikes on Russian territory by Western long-range weapons. He mentioned that Russia's response would be to the deployment of Western systems such as ATACAMS and …
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Former Moldovan Chief of Staff Igor Gorgan accused of providing intelligence to Russia
Igor Gorgan, the former Chief of Staff of Moldova, reportedly transmitted secret information to Russian military intelligence on a regular basis. This included details about the political situation in Moldova and information on visits from Ukrainian Ministry of Defense officials who were procuring military equipment and ammunition for their armed forces. The allegations were reported by The Insider, an online publication that collaborated with the Moldovan outlet "Little Country" to gain access …
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Declining Prestige: Putin’s St. Petersburg Economic Forum draws attendees from poorest nations
The prestigious stature of Putin's beloved St. Petersburg Economic Forum has plummeted to the level of the poorest African countries.
Today, Russia opens the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which Putin has long touted as a foremost platform for engagement with foreign investors. However, this year, the forum’s prestige has dropped even further, with leaders from some of the world's poorest African countries set to attend, reports from the news outlet Agentstvo.
Since the Russian …
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Putin wears body armor at public appearances amid rising security concerns
During the parade on Red Square on 9 May this year, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was reportedly wearing a concealed bulletproof vest. According to The Moscow Times, Putin has been wearing body armour under his clothing during outdoor public events since last year.
An official, who has seen Putin multiple times at public events, said Putin started wearing the body armour in 2023 following recommendations from the Federal Protective Service and the Presidential Security Service.
"On 9 May …
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Kremlin warns US of severe consequences over American weapon use against targets in Russia
The Russian Foreign Ministry has urged the United States to avoid making "miscalculations that could have fatal consequences" following the decision to allow Ukraine to use American weaponry on Russian territory.
"I would like to caution American figures against miscalculations that could have fatal consequences. For unclear reasons, they underestimate the seriousness of the response they might receive," said Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, as reported by Interfax.
The Deputy Foreign …
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Fire at Belgorod ammunition depot injures seven Russian soldiers
An ammunition depot in Russia's Belgorod region has caught fire, resulting in several injuries. The depot, located near the hamlet of Gremuchii, is approximately 39 kilometers north of Belgorod and over 63 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
According to independent Russian Telegram channel Astra, the explosion occurred on June 2nd and led to a subsequent fire at the ammunition depot. Seven Russian soldiers sustained injuries of varying severity and have been hospitalized.
The report …
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Ukraine urges global unity at Switzerland peace summit to counter Russia's aggression
The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Oleksandr Lytvynenko, has made a poignant statement ahead of the [Peace Summit in Switzerland. Kyiv, he asserts, is banking on a united and firm opposition from a majority of participating nations that would pressure the aggressor to withdraw and align itself with truth and legality. According to Lytvynenko, future talks with Moscow are not off the table, reports CNN Türk.
In discussing the Ukraine crisis, the Secretary …