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Russia announces dismissal of 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers and mercenaries in one week
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Russian military experts cited figures showing that Ukraine's losses have increased for the sixth consecutive week amid fierce fighting.
German expert predicts direct conflict between Europe and Russia is unlikely
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The descendant of Otto von Bismarck, the first Chancellor of the German Empire, believes that threats against Russia only increase risks to European security.
Putin says Russia is short of fuel, waiting for US delegation to negotiate on Ukraine
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Mr. Putin admitted that Russia is facing "certain shortages" of fuel after a series of attacks by Ukraine.
Russia announces control of 2 more residential areas in Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporizhia
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on June 28 that the Eastern Operations Group had controlled the residential areas of Pisantsy in Dnepropetrovsk and Novosyolovka in Zaporizhia.
Ukraine expects to receive at least 154 billion USD of Western aid by 2030
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Ukraine will need about 46.4 billion USD in 2026 to maintain the operation of state agencies.
Russia declares building a UAV industry on par with the nuclear field
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Russia successfully builds an attack drone industry on par with the nuclear industry.
Finland officially allows the deployment of nuclear weapons
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb has signed and promulgated amendments to the Nuclear Energy Law, allowing the deployment of nuclear weapons on the country's territory.
Russia declares control of Novoskelevatoye settlement in Dnepropetrovsk
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on June 27 that the Eastern Combat Group forces had controlled the Novoskelevatoye settlement in the Dnepropetrovsk region.
Russia tightens online fraud control, cybercrime number decreases by 31%
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In the first 5 months of 2026, Russia recorded a 31% decrease in cybercrime cases compared to the same period last year.
President Vladimir Putin's approval rating in Russia reaches nearly 77%
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The percentage of Russians expressing confidence in Russian President Vladimir Putin in a survey conducted from June 15-21 reached 76.7%.
Russia controls more Ivolzhanskoye community in Sumy in the past week
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In the week from June 20-26, forces of the Northern Russia Operations Group announced that they had further controlled the Ivolzhanskoye community in the Sumy region.
Kaliningrad declares full self-defense power against NATO
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Kaliningrad - Russia's overseas territory - can defend itself against NATO's military build-up near the border.
Russia expands its control zone near Lyubitskoye in the Zaporizhia region
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Russian forces on June 25 expanded their control area near the Lyubitskoye settlement in Zaporizhia region and secured positions in the east of this area.
Only nuclear deterrence can prevent global war
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Only nuclear deterrence is protecting the world from global war, according to Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.
Russia faces fuel shortage, considers banning diesel exports and gasoline imports
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Russia is considering banning diesel exports and fuel imports. Fuel shortages have been recorded in some areas.
