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The analyst explained the significance of

the mass production of the Orekhnik

for Russia and the world

by Anastasia Rumyantseva

June 24th, 11:56am

(RT.ru)

Military analyst Alexander Butyrin explained to RT, why

the mass production of the Oreshnik is a turning point.

"For Russia, the launch of mass production of the Oreshnik

means that we are starting to produce medium-range

missiles, which was previously impossible due to

international agreements - and the Russian

Federation did not do this. Additionally,

after the Oreshnik tests, the entire

North Atlantic Alliance ------- was

somewhat horrified..... as their

entire air and missile defense

system was not prepared for

the use of medium-range

missiles," the expert

explained.

According to him -- the entire North Atlantic Alliance is

now faced with the fact that they need to completely

rebuild and redesign their air defense and missile

defense systems.

"It's very expensive, difficult, and, given the technologies

used in the Oreshnik, simply impossible. Therefore, it's

a shock and a challenge for the entire world, but for

us, it's a new weapon that has no analogues in

the world," Butyrin concluded.

Earlier, Military Watch Magazine stated, that the decision

to put the Oreshnik missile system into mass production

is a turning point.

The day before, Russian leader Vladimir Putin announced the

deployment of mass production of the latest missile system.

According to him, the Oreshnik has proven itself very well -

in combat conditions.

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine lost more

than 1,100 soldiers and a Neptune

missile - in a single day

June 24th, 10:47am

(Vesti.ru)

According to a report by the Russian Ministry of Defense,

the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) lost about 1,125

soldiers over the past 24 hours.

In the area of operations of the Northern Group of Forces, the

Ukrainian army lost 235 personnel, two armoured combat

vehicles, six vehicles, and seven field artillery pieces.

Units of the Zapad group of Forces improved their tactical

position, destroying over 220 Ukrainian militants, a US-

made HMMWV armoured fighting vehicle, 11 vehicles,

three electronic warfare stations and three

ammunition depots.

It is noted that units of the "South" group destroyed a US-

made M113 armoured personnel carrier, four vehicles,

and an electronic warfare station. The Ukrainian

Armed Forces lost more than 190 soldiers in

the "South" area.

According to the Defense Ministry, the troops of the "Central"

group continued to penetrate the enemy's defenses. As a

result of the coordinated actions of the Russian soldiers,

Ukrainian units, lost up to 230 personnel, six armoured

combat vehicles, including a Bradley infantry fighting

vehicle and an M113 armoured personnel carrier

manufactured by the United States.

The report states that units of the Eastern Group of Forces

destroyed up to 190 Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters, a

tank, two armoured vehicles, two cars, three artillery

pieces, and an electronic warfare station.

Units of the Dnipro military group have destroyed ten vehicles,

five electronic warfare stations, and two ammunition depots.

According to the report, the Ukrainian army has lost up to

60 soldiers in this area.

Two US-made JDAM guided aerial bombs, a long-range Neptune

guided missile, and 168 drones were also shot down by air

defense systems.

On the night of June 24th, air defense systems on duty

intercepted 20 aircraft-type drones. The Russian

Ministry of Defense clarified that 14 drones

were shot down over the Kursk region,

two over the Moscow region --- and

one each was destroyed.... over

the Belgorod, Bryansk, Oryol

and Smolensk regions.

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Russian Armed Forces

liberated Dyleevka

in the DPR

June 24th, 10:23am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have liberated the village of Dyleevka

in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), according

to the Ministry of Defense.

According to the report, the settlement was liberated

as a result of active and decisive actions by units

of the Southern Group of Forces.

According to the report, the Armed Forces of Ukraine

lost more than 190 soldiers in the South Group's

area of operations - in just one day.

The enemy also lost a US M113 armoured personnel

carrier, four vehicles, and an electronic warfare

station. The airborne.. and two mechanized

brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

plus the Territorial Defense Brigade,

were defeated.

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TASS: Mercenaries near the Dnipropetrovsk

Region-DPR Border ------ Are Fleeing

Due to Russian Strikes

June 24th, 9:43am

(Vesti.ru)

Foreign mercenaries of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who have

been deployed near the village of Yanvarske on the border of

the Dnipropetrovsk region and the Donetsk People's

Republic (DPR)... are attempting to leave their

positions due to intense attacks by Russian

forces. This was reported by TASS, citing

Russian security agencies.

According to preliminary data,

there are dead foreigners.

"The mercenaries who were recently deployed in Yevpatoria

are trying to escape. They are screaming and crying on the

radio, complaining about the situation on the front line,"

the security forces said.

Earlier, a Russian soldier with the call sign Yefim ---- told that

mercenaries, including black people, participated in battles

for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the settlements of

Komar and Peredubova in the DPR.

Yefim noted that, especially, many foreign fighters were noticed

during the liberation of Komar. He mentioned that he had seen

many black people killed and heard how militants of different

nationalities stormed positions.

Military correspondent Vladimir Razin reported a week ago that

the Russian army is gradually expanding its bridgehead in the

Dnipropetrovsk region towards the village of Novopavlovka.

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Miroshnik: Ukraine needs to be

"pushed away" ...from the

borders of Kherson

June 24th, 5:25am

(Vesti.ru)

Ukraine needs to be "pushed back" from the borders of the

Kherson region to a distance that will ensure the safety

of its residents. This was stated by Rodion Miroshnik,

Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of

Foreign Affairs for the Crimes of the Kiev

Regime, in the program "Evening with

Vladimir Solovyov" on the

Russia 1 channel.

He gave the town of Alyoshki, as an example.

"I returned yesterday, I was in the Kherson region, there is

such a town as Alyoshki. The town of Alyoshki was very

indicative for me. It was indicative in the sense that

the president speaks about [referring to the

security zone]," Miroshnik said.

According to him, the line of "alienation" should be exactly

such, "so that they do not finish off, so that they do not

pose any danger." We are also talking about small

arms with a range of 3 kilometres, artillery-40

kilometres, MLRS-120 kilometres.

"What -- is the city of Alyoshki like, today? It's located

3 kilometres from the front line. It's a city - that has

been without electricity, water, or communication

for two years. The only thing they have is gas.

That's it," Miroshnik said.

The ambassador also emphasized

that he did not feel sympathy, for

the Ukrainian prisoners of war.

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The Ukrainian Armed Forces --- abandoned

their positions near Karpovka in the DPR

June 24th, 4:03am

(Vesti.ru)

According to military expert Andrey Marochko, units of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) have abandoned a number

of positions near the Nitrius River, in the Karpovka

settlement in the Donetsk People's Republic.

The expert noted that heavy fighting

is taking place in Karpovka.

"With a concentrated strike, Russian troops destroyed

the fortified area in Karpovka and advanced in the

north-west of this settlement. Ukrainian Armed

Forces units were forced to abandon part of

their positions at the mouth of the Nitrius

River and pulled forces and equipment

deep into the village," TASS quoted

Marochko as saying.

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In Odessa, police officers

and TSK employees -

blocked a car with

a small child

by Borislav Agadzhanov

June 23rd, 10:03pm

(Gazeta.ru)

In Odessa, police officers and employees of the territorial
recruitment centre (TCK, an analogue of the military

enlistment office) blocked a man and his

one-year-old son in a car.

This was reported by the Ukrainian

Telegram channel "Politika Strany".

According to the man, the police and military commanders

are demanding that he accompany them to the military

recruitment office. The man and his child have been

in the car for three hours, and their water supply

is running low.

The incident occurred in the city centre, at the

intersection of Kanatnaya and Malaya

Arnautskaya streets.

On June 23, it is reported that, in the west of Ukraine,

TSK officers --- mobilized a second priest of the

canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church

(UOC) in one day.

On the same day, it was reported: that a Ukrainian

woman threw a jar of pickles at TSK employees

and saved her husband from mobilization.

On June 20, it became known that in Ukraine, military

enlistment offices - catch men on car sales websites.

Earlier, Commander of the Kiev regime's forces,

Syrsky, promised to send some of the TSK

employees... to the front.

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Rada MP Dmitruk: Zelensky's

Position Is Growing Shaky

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

June 23rd, 9:37pm

(Lenta.ru)

The position of the Ukrainian leader, Vladimir Zelensky

- is becoming increasingly precarious. In order to stay

in power he is ready to do anything, said the deputy

of the Verkhovna Rada, Artem Dmitruk, in the

Telegram-channel.

"Zelensky's situation, is getting worse every day. In order

to somehow distract attention from the collapse, they

will stamp out criminal cases and invent high-profile

"terrorist attacks" and "conspiracies", and then

announce the next "successfully prevented

attempts"," he complained.

According to Dmitruk, there will be more and

more information junk, because reality ---

can no longer be hidden.

Earlier, Artem Dmitruk wrote on social media that Ukraine

needs a fraternal alliance with Russia and Belarus.

The politician believes that the unity of the 3 states

is “a condition ------ for the present and the future.”

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine... are

on the verge of complete failure:

by Semyon Zimin

June 23rd, 7:55pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

TO SHARE

Russian troops are confidently advancing in the zone of the

special military operation (SVO) -- increasing successes in

all directions. This was told by the British military expert
Alexander Merkuris on the air of the YouTube channel,

The Duran.

The expert noted, that Russia's advance is accelerating --- as

Ukrainian forces lose their ability to resist. According to the

analyst, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lack sufficient

infantry for defense -- and their fortified positions

are becoming vulnerable. Merkuris added that

reports of the liberation of new territories

are appearing almost daily, confirming

the weakness of Ukraine's defense.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that Russian

forces have a strategic advantage in all areas of the fighting.

He stated that the Russian army is advancing now, in all

directions, despite attempts to deny it.

Putin noted that the Ukrainian army's losses significantly

exceed its ability to replenish its forces. According to

him, the Ukrainian Armed Forces, are only 47%

staffed, and their assault units... are in a

critical condition ---- making them

virtually incapable of fighting.

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Russian General Describes Effect

of the Massive Strike on Kiev

by Andrey Khromov

June 23rd, 5:23pm

(Gazeta.ru)

Honoured military pilot, Major General Vladimir Popov

told mk.ru, that a massive strike by the Russian

Armed Forces (RF) on Kyiv, on the night of

June 23 will slow down the work of a

number of enterprises located
there... for two years.

According to Popov, the Russian army "took a step two

years ahead." He stressed, that the strikes on the

Antonov plant, and on the Sikorsky Polytechnic

Institute, are of strategic importance --- as

these institutions form the ideology of

design thought and technological

innovations in the aerospace

industry of Ukraine.

They lay the foundations for training specialists,

which is critical for the development of

helicopters, aircraft, and drones.

According to the Major General, the attack will not

only stop the production of drones, but also slow

down..... the development of Ukrainian

aircraft manufacturing.

"Research laboratories --- will have to take a break in

their work - until they are moved to a new location.

It's clear that we won't see any results tomorrow.

However, this delay... will have a significant

impact.. in the long run. The work will be

delayed for at least 2 years," he said.

On June 23, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

that fighters of the Armed Forces of the Russian

Federation last night launched a group strike

on enterprises of the Ukrainian military-

industrial complex in the Kiev region.

The ministry clarified that the strikes on the objects

were carried out with the help of high-precision

weapons --- and drones. In addition to the

military-industrial complex enterprises,

a military airfield.. and an arsenal of

mine and torpedo weapons of the

Ukrainian Navy, were attacked

by the Russian military.

Earlier, Ukrainian media reported on

the deterioration of air quality

in Kyiv - due to fires.

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Belousov: The experience of the special

military operation --- is becoming a key

advantage for Russia's Armed Forces

June 23rd, 1:19pm

(RT.ru)

The experience of the special military operation - is

becoming a key advantage for the Russian Armed

Forces. This was stated by Russian Defense

Minister Andrey Belousov.

"Today, the experience of the special military operation

is becoming a key advantage for the Armed Forces of

the Russian Federation," he said --- at a meeting

between Russian President Vladimir Putin,

and graduates of military universities.

According to Belousov, it is important to preserve this

unique resource and pass it on to future generations

of military personnel.

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More than 13,000 officers from military

universities --- will join the Russian

Armed Forces

June 23rd, 1:15pm

(RT.ru)

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov noted that

more than 13,000 officers from military universities

will join the Russian army - in 2025.

"This year, the armed forces will be joined by more than

13,000 officers who have been trained at 39 military

universities," he said at a meeting with military

university graduates.

Earlier, Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian

Security Council ------ called, at a meeting on the issue

of completing the army with contract soldiers --- to

strengthen the trend of replenishing the Russian

Armed Forces, with volunteers.

According to him, almost 175,000 contract soldiers have

already arrived in military units, and more than 14,000

people have been accepted into volunteer units

since the beginning of the year.

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Putin called the participants of the special

military operation --- the direct heirs of

all the defenders of the Fatherland

June 23rd, 1:11pm

(RT.ru)

According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the

participants of the special military operation are

the direct heirs...... of all the defenders of

the Fatherland.

He said this during a meeting with

military university graduates.

"The participants of the special military operation ---

all our soldiers, are the direct heirs of the heroes

of the Great Patriotic War, of all the generations

of defenders of Russia," Putin emphasized.

He added that Russia is fighting for its future today.

Earlier, Vladimir Putin said that the victory over

Nazi Germany was based on traditional values

and faith in the Fatherland.

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The Russian Armed Forces destroyed

the Ukrainian Navy's airfield and

arsenal --- with a group strike

June 23rd, 10:18am

(Vesti.ru)

On the night of Monday, June 23rd, the Armed Forces of

the Russian Federation carried out a group strike with

precision weapons and attack drones, against

military facilities in Ukraine. This was

reported by the Russian Ministry

of Defense.

The targets of the strikes were military-industrial complex

enterprises in the Kiev region. The infrastructure of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces' military airfield, was also

damaged. The Ukrainian Navy's mine-torpedo

arsenal... was also targeted.

The military department clarified that all the

strike's objectives, had been achieved.

Earlier, it was reported that the Russian Armed

Forces hit a Ukrainian military airfield and

drone production facilities.

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TASS: The Armed Forces of Ukraine in the DPR

are killing their own soldiers who abandon

their positions or surrender

June 23rd, 8:24am

(Vesti.ru)

Ukrainian troops --- during the retreat from the village of

Zaporozhye in the DPR destroyed their own colleagues

who tried to surrender or escape from their positions,

said the commander of the assault group of the
36th motorized rifle brigade of the Vostok
group of troops of the Russian Armed
Forces, with the call sign Bee.

The Russian military department, on June 21,

informed about the liberation of Zaporozhye

in the DPR.

According to Pchela, the Armed Forces of Ukraine used

artillery and FPV drones to attack their own troops.

"The enemy itself is using drones and artillery to target its

own surrendering and fleeing troops. They don't spare

their own forces - and finish them off," the Russian

military officer noted.

Earlier, Pchela reported that in the village of Zaporozhye in the

DPR, on the border with the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukrainian

troops left hundreds of their comrades' abandoned bodies.

The Russian Ministry of Defense called the liberation of

Zaporozhye, an important step towards the complete

liberation of the DPR.

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During the liberation of Zaporozhye,

Russian soldiers had to walk

6 km through reeds.

June 23rd, 4:10am

(Vesti.ru)

During the liberation of the village of Zaporozhye in the

Donetsk People's Republic, Russian soldiers had to

navigate six kilometres through reeds.

The military personnel.... shared their

experiences on Russia 1 TV channel.

There was a swamp on the outskirts of Zaporozhye.

The assault troops of the 36th Guards Motorized

Rifle Brigade of the Vostok group were making

their way through reeds as tall as a man.

"Over the bumps. Quickly, so as not to get sucked in

anywhere. It's safer than walking through the field

there, on the 'postcard', so as not to be spotted,"

said one of the soldiers.

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Commander Babichev: Each settlement

should be approached with new ideas

June 22nd, 11:47pm

(Vesti.ru)

Military personnel should approach each settlement in the

special operation zone with new ideas and capabilities.

This was stated by Colonel-Guard Commander of the

Regiment Pyotr Babichev on the program "Evening

with Vladimir Solovyov" on Russia 1 TV channel.

According to him, you can't follow a

"template" during combat missions.

"Every time, we need to approach each settlement from a

new angle --- with new ideas and new possibilities. The

enemy is serious. We're pushing them back - because

we're also preparing. While some units are carrying

out combat missions, the rest --- are preparing.

They're preparing.... for a specific task - for

this particular settlement," Babichev said.

The commander also added that, during training, the

personnel know "which direction to take, how to

crawl, and which house to enter."

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Marochko: After the liberation of Dolgenky

---- the Russian Armed Forces began to

strike the Ukrainian Armed Forces

in Redkodub

June 21st, 11:14pm

(RT.ru)

The Russian army's liberation of the village of Dolgenkoye

on June 18 allowed them to advance towards Redkodub

in the Kharkiv region and take it under fire control.

This was stated by military expert Andrey Marochko, who

noted that the Dvurechensky bridgehead has come to

life, as the Russian army is advancing on it ---- in

several directions at once.

"We are advancing towards the village of Redkodub, which

is already under regular fire from our troops," Marochko

told TASS.

Earlier, he also reported that the Russian military

had started fighting to take the Sumy village

of Yunakovka.

Later, it was reported that the Russian Armed Forces had

liberated Zaporozhye in the DPR. The country's Ministry

of Defense later described the capture of the city - as

an important step towards the complete liberation

of the DPR.

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Rogov.... called Sumy an

historically Russian city

June 21st, 12:24pm

(Vesti.ru)

Sumy - is an historically Russian city, according to Vladimir

Rogov, head of the Russian Public Chamber's Commission

on Sovereignty Issues and co-chair of the Coordination

Council for the Integration of New Regions.

According to him, the city's population

is waiting for Russia to arrive.

"Sumy is an historically Russian city founded

by Russian people," he said to RIA Novosti.

Rogov added that this is a forgotten region for Ukraine,

from which, the current regime is draining resources.

The day before... Putin said that the Russian Federation

does not have the task of taking the city of Sumy but

such a possibility is not ruled out. In addition, the

head of state emphasized ----- that Ukrainian

militants --- continue to shell the border

territories of the Russian Federation,

so the Russian side is forced to

deal with the creation of

security zones.

Sumy, is a city located in the northeastern part of Ukraine.

It is the administrative centre of the Sumy region.
Today, its population is approximately
268,500 people.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Daily Losses of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine Exceed

1,300 Militants

June 21st, 10:36am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the daily report.... by the Russian Ministry of

Defense, the total losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces

(AFU) in the special operation zone amounted to about

1,350 fighters over the past 24 hours.

According to the military department, the enemy lost up to 160

soldiers in the area of operations of the Northern Group of

Forces, more than 220 soldiers in the Western Group of

Forces... up to 515 soldiers in the Central Group of

Forces, more than 180 soldiers in the Southern

Group of Forces, more than 200 soldiers in

the Eastern Group of Forces, and up to

75 soldiers in the Dnipro Group

of Forces.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces destroyed

two tanks, a US-made 155 mm M777 howitzer,

and ammunition depots during the day.

The strikes also targeted UAV production and assembly

facilities, the storage sites for attack drones, and

temporary bases for the Armed Forces of

Ukraine and foreign mercenaries...

in 147 districts.

The operation was carried out using operational-tactical

aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces, and artillery from

the Russian Armed Forces.

The agency emphasized, that the units of the "North" and

"Center" took advantageous positions, while the units of

the "West" & "South" improved their tactical situation.

The units of the "East" continued their advance...
into the depths of the enemy's defenses.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

Liberated Zaporozhye in the DPR

June 21st, 10:12am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have liberated the settlement of Zaporozhye in

the Donetsk People's Republic, according to the daily report

by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The ministry clarified that the group of the Russian Armed

Forces "Vostok" continues to advance into the depth of

the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The settlement of Zaporozhye was

liberated by the forces of Vostok.

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The Russian Armed Forces liberated Moskovka

in the Kharkiv region and began fighting

for Kupiansk

June 21st, 2:14am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have liberated the village of Moskovka in

the Kharkiv region and have begun fighting for the city

of Kupiansk, according to the military expert,

Andrey Marochko.

According to the expert, the liberation of Moskovka

was the most significant event of the week, on

the Dvurechensky bridgehead.

"This locality -- is very important for the promotion of

Russian units. And for the Ukrainian militants, this

is a very significant loss. With the liberation of

Moskovka, Russian troops cut off serious

logistics for Ukrainian militants and

captured a group of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in

this area," TASS quotes

Marochko as saying.

The strategic heights near Moskovka allow Russian

soldiers to "see Kupyansk as if it were on a plate."

"Naturally, this is a very positive moment for the

Russian army, but it is a sad moment for the

Ukrainian militants," the expert said.

Thus, Russian troops began fighting

for Kupyansk, which is less than

1 km away.

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The Russian MoD --- spoke about the feats of
Russian military personnel in the SVO zone

June 20th, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The MoD --- noted the actions of Sergeant Viktor Buzinaev,

who, while leading a fire support group, carried out the

task of securing new positions occupied by Russian

assault troops during an important offensive.

During the occupation of a position.. near the line of combat

contact under the fire of artillery and mortars of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU), Buzinaev noticed an enemy

unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) - and destroyed it

with small arms. After that, the sergeant gave

the group a command to change position,

as they could be seen by drones.

The enemy struck at the initial coordinates of Buzinaev's group,

which allowed the sergeant --- to identify the positions of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces. As a result, the Russian military

was able to repel the attacks of the Ukrainian fighters

and gain a foothold in new areas --- which further

facilitated the advance of the Russian Armed

Forces (RF) into the enemy's defenses, in

this direction.

In addition, the Russian Ministry of Defense drew attention

to the actions of Corporal Nikolai Lovyagin, who was part

of a reconnaissance group --- and was tasked with

protecting Russian units from enemy UAVs.

During combat duty under constant artillery shelling, the

sergeant discovered a Ukrainian drone. Lovyagin used

an anti-drone gun ---- which suppressed the control

channels and landed the UAV at a safe distance

from the Russian Armed Forces positions.

Thanks to his precise actions, the enemy lost the ability

to adjust artillery fire from its drone, which ensured

the safety of Russian soldiers.

Earlier in the day, artillerymen of the 90th Guards Tank

Division of the Center group of forces, identified and

destroyed a stronghold of the infantry of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in the Krasnoarmeysk direction

of the special operation.

After the position was detected -- the Russian military

transferred the data to the calculation of the Msta-B

towed howitzer.

The artillerymen opened fire with 152-millimetre

high-explosive fragmentation ammunition.

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Head of the Enakiev Water Department

of Donbas Water Management --- was

killed in the DPR due to an attack

by the Armed Forces of Ukraine

June 20th, 7:12pm

(Izvestia.ru)

In the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Armed

Forces of Ukraine attacked a car of employees of

the Water of Donbass - killing the head of the

Mironovsky production complex of the

Yenakiye branch of the company.

This was reported by the head of the

DPR, Denis Pushilin, on June 20.

"As a result of the AFU UAV attack on the official car of

the employees of the DPR State Unitary Enterprise

"Water of Donbas" -- the head of the Mironovsky

Production Complex of the Yenakiieve Water

Supply and Sanitation Department of the

DPR State Unitary Enterprise "Water

of Donbas", a man born in 1982,

was killed," he wrote on his

Telegram channel.

Pushilin added that three employees of the enterprise

were also seriously injured due to the attack by

Ukrainian militants. They are all currently

receiving all necessary medical care.

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Defense Ministry: A new stage of

prisoner exchange between

Russia and Ukraine took

place on Friday

June 20th, 12:14pm

(Vesti.ru)

Another stage of the prisoner exchange between Russia

and Ukraine took place on Friday as part of the Istanbul

agreements, according to the Russian Ministry

of Defense.

It is specified that a group of Ukrainian Armed Forces

fighters was transferred to Ukraine in exchange for

a group of Russian military personnel.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Ukrainian

Armed Forces Lost Almost 9,400

Fighters.. in a Week

June 20th, 10:55am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the

total losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU)

in the special operation zone amounted to about

9,350 fighters over the past week.

According to the military department, the enemy

has lost more than 1,250 fighters in the area of

operations of the Northern Group of Forces,

...more than 1,480 in the Western Group,

more than 1,390 in the Southern Group,

..more than 3,410 in the Central Group,

more than 1,350 in the Eastern Group,

and up to 470 in the Dnipro Group.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces destroyed 10 US

M113 armoured personnel carriers and three Western-

made self-propelled artillery units --- over the course

of a week.

During the week, air defense systems also shot down 29

JDAM guided aerial bombs and eight HIMARS US-made

multiple rocket launchers, as well as 1,190 drones,

including 562 outside the special operation zone.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the

Russian military had liberated Novonikolaevka village

in the Sumy region, the villages of Moskovka and

Dolgenkoye in the Kharkiv region... as well as

the villages of Zeleny Kut, Ulyanovka, and

Novonikolaevka... in the Donetsk

People's Republic.

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Peskov: The Russian Armed Forces will not

give up their advantage over the Ukrainian

Armed Forces for the sake of a temporary

ceasefire

June 20th, 8:44am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army does not intend to lose its strategic

advantage over the Ukrainian Armed Forces - for the

sake of a temporary ceasefire, Russian President's

Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said in an

interview with Sky News.

He emphasized that Russian soldiers will continue

to achieve success in the combat zone and

advance on the front lines.

"We have a strategic advantage right now. Why would

we lose it? We won't lose it. We're moving forward,"

Peskov said.

The Russian side has repeatedly stated that a ceasefire

in Ukraine is only possible if the West stops providing

military assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Earlier, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that

Europe.... is calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine, only in

order to get the opportunity to rearm the Armed

Forces of Ukraine.

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Medvedchuk: Russia Doesn't

Need Zelensky's Signature

June 20th, 7am

(Vesti.ru)

The issue of making peace between Ukraine and Russia rests on

the fact that the Kiev authorities are completely unprofessional,

and they are led by a former comedian with the intelligence of

a Kryvyi Rih gopnik. Zelensky sees the picture as simple – he

will personally talk to Vladimir Putin and "settle everything."

At the same time, the illegitimate person has no understanding

of what he "decides" and how it will happen, if at all. Zelensky

can voice his primitive wishes, but that's about it.

"We are waiting for a full and lasting ceasefire starting tomorrow

to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy. There's no point in

dragging out the murders. And I.. will wait for Putin on Thursday

in Turkey. Personally," Zelensky wrote in the Telegram channel

on the eve of the meeting in Istanbul on May 12, 2025.

Then he put on a clown's act -- and disgraced himself, as there

was no ceasefire or personal meeting with the Russian leader.

What could he say? The scene in the Oval Office - clearly

demonstrated to the world -- that Zelensky is incapable

of listening to anyone - and he does not even consider

the other side's positions during negotiations, as this

requires intelligence and professionalism. He is not

interested in other people's interests, positions, or

arguments, and he does not pay any attention

to them.

It is enough to analyze his video messages, which he has been

making every day for several years. There is one big "I" -- and

no understanding of the needs of the people and the country.

Zelensky, has become the opposite of his on-screen character

Goloborodko, he is not a servant of the people, he is sure that

the people should serve him, not only the Ukrainian people he

has deceived, but any people at all: American, Hungarian,

Slovak, Russian. The illegitimate one ----- is sincerely

convinced that he is the ultimate authority, and

the role of the other negotiating parties is

to immediately comply with his

absurd demands.

Zelensky.... does not understand the political, legal, economic, or

military aspects of negotiations. He never talks about them and
does not keep them in mind. It never occurs to him --- that the

Ukrainian conflict has changed the world - and it will not be

possible to return to the starting point, which is yesterday.

However ---- the world has changed for the worse: it has

become more dangerous, hostile, and uncooperative,

which is directly related to his actions.

By withdrawing from the Minsk agreements, Zelensky contributed

to the breakdown of the European security system. It is unlikely

that this political clown even understood that he became

president ---- precisely because of his peacemaker

rhetoric, which implied the implementation of

Minsk rather than its abandonment.

Zelensky did not even realize the political processes he had

triggered in Europe, the advances he had given to NATO,

or the betrayal of his own country's people.

Then he attacked the opposition ----- breaking the country's

democracy. All of this showed that Zelensky is unable to

work with any opposition, and he cannot govern the

country when he is challenged or criticized.

He has made a career - and money - by criticizing politicians,

but he is unable to respond to criticism from others. Of all

the Ukrainian presidents -- Zelensky has been the most

incapable of governing the country in a competitive

environment, between the government and

the opposition.

After the opposition was eliminated, the country began to form a

dictatorship, which the illegitimate regime was overjoyed about.

The Nazi minority (which did not, necessarily, include ethnic

Ukrainians) -- began to take away the rights and freedoms

of the Russian-speaking population, which made up the

majority of the country. It was thanks to the Russian-

speaking population ----- that Zelensky became

president. However, this - is his trademark

style: of betraying those he owes, even

if it means betraying tens of millions

of citizens.

Naturally, with such management, corruption was finally freed

from the real control of the opposition -- and flourished. After

robbing the Ukrainian people, Zelensky missed the conflict

with Russia --- and when the special military operation

began... he did not know what to do. Then, he was

offered the role of the victor over Russia, which

he immediately accepted despite the fact that

he was condemning hundreds of thousands
of Ukrainian citizens to death & forcing

millions to leave the country.

Zelensky appeared in this role before the world, and the

collective West applauded him and organized triumphs.

Ukrainians had to die, endure hardships, and lose their homes,

but they were proud of Zelensky's praise in Western capitals.

The country's economy was destroyed, legal chaos ensued,

and Zelensky himself became illegitimate, but he was not

concerned about it, revelling in his "glory" in the West.

The events in Ukraine --- are exacerbating the situation in the

Middle East and the Persian Gulf, and a conflict is brewing in

Taiwan. Naturally, this is going unnoticed by Zelensky, but

the United States understands that something needs to

be done.

President Trump is demanding that Zelensky start negotiations,

but he is unable to do so ----- due to his lack of control over the

situation. There is an option ----- to replace the illegitimate

president through elections, but this would have a

significant impact on the situation in Europe.

Politicians who have supported Zelensky

would lose their power. That's why so

many European politicians support

the Kiev regime.

They don't care about the Ukrainians; they're saving
themselves. Zelensky was a failed project for
Europe, and they'll have to answer for it.
That's why they're trying to bring
back yesterday - with the
illegitimate regime.

Today, it is clear that Zelensky was a failed project not only for

the collective West and NATO, but also, first and foremost, for

Ukraine. This raises the question of what to negotiate with

him about. Zelensky's entire political career has been

built on the failure to fulfill his promises, and he has

not conducted any successful negotiations

throughout his political career.

The only thing Zelensky has succeeded in is begging for money

from the collective West, but the Ukrainian people have not

seen any of it, and they become even more impoverished
and have suffered significant human losses. So.. if
Zelensky meets with Vladimir Putin now, he will
beg for money out of habit, he is not capable
..of anything else.

This is the reason for the difficulties in reaching a peace

agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Kiev has no
understanding of a post-war settlement, and there

is no one - to ensure such a settlement. By

destroying democracy in the country,

Zelensky --- has destroyed his own

legitimacy, making his signature

on any document, worthless

for Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, told reporters at

the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum:

"If the Ukrainian state trusts someone to negotiate - for God's

sake, let it be Zelensky. The question is not that, but who

will sign the document. Look, I didn't come up with

anything. In terms of propaganda, you can say

anything about the legitimacy of the current

authorities, but it is important for us to

solve serious issues ----- not the

propaganda component, but

the legal one."

''The question is: the government in Kiev cannot help but

change, but how will the new government treat the

documents signed by Zelensky, or anyone

else in his government?''

"But we need to put a full-stop at the end, and the signature

should be from a legitimate authority. Otherwise, you know,

the next person will come and throw it all in the trash!

We can't do that, we're dealing with serious issues,"

the Russian president explained.

The situation is such that there is no point in Zelensky signing

anything, even if he really wanted to. In a democratic country,

the opposition comes to power and takes responsibility,

including signing peace treaties.

But Zelensky has destroyed the entire opposition, and there is no

one to represent Ukraine in the negotiations today. Moreover,

there is no one to lead the country out of the war, return to

peaceful life, and restore state institutions of power.

Today, we are witnessing the agony of Ukrainian statehood,
which was primarily caused by internal factors – Zelensky

has cut the branch he was sitting on. It is a pity that the

fate of millions of Ukrainian citizens depends on this,

and the sooner they understand the real situation,

the more people will be saved.

Chairman of the Council of the

Other Ukraine Movement,

Viktor Medvedchuk

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The Russian Armed Forces struck the

administration building in Kherson,

where Ukrainian Armed Forces

officers ..were located

June 20th, 5:50am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces struck the administration of Kherson,

which is controlled by the Kiev regime, where Ukrainian Armed

Forces officers, foreign mercenaries, and advisers were

located in the basement.

This was announced by the governor

of the region, Vladimir Saldo.

During the St. Petersburg Economic Forum (SPIEF), Saldo

also said that the administration's basement housed

a control centre for unmanned systems.

"The strike was not just to destroy this building, but to destroy

the communications management of military operations that

the enemy is taking. There were foreign advisers and

mercenaries there, and some of them were part of

the Ukrainian Armed Forces," he said, in a

conversation with RIA Novosti.

In early June, the Russian army with an air strike tore down the

Ukrainian flag from the administration building of Kherson,

controlled by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Footage captured by UAVs showed the impact of guided aerial

bombs (GBU). Later, Ukrainian media published a photo of the

"bitten" facade of the administration building on Telegram.

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Russian Armed Forces Mechanic: The MaxxPro

armoured personnel carrier is only useful

as a target for shelling

June 20th, 5:50am

(Vesti.ru)

The repair battalions have a special mission. Their task is to

quickly repair and return to service military equipment. The

repair battalion of the 36th Army of the "Vostok" group, is

successfully restoring the group's vehicles. However, the

situation with captured vehicles is different. The quality

of many of them leaves much to be desired, as one of

the mechanics told the "Russia 1" channel.

He cited a recent incident. A MaxxPro armoured vehicle

was hit by an anti-tank mine near Velikaya Novoselka.

It was then taken to a repair battalion.

"It's a very heavy [vehicle]. It's large. That means, it's a good

target for shelling, even from tanks. It gets stuck in the mud.

It's easy to shoot at it. That's why they burn well in the

Donbas black soil. They get stuck in it,"

the soldier said.

In the repair battalion, the MaxxPro was dismantled down to

the last screw. According to the soldiers, it had a lot of

unnecessary electronics, and its protection was

inadequate - for the overall purpose of the

armoured vehicle.

The car is only suitable as an exhibit. It will soon take

its place ------ in the exhibition of captured vehicles.

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The borders of the Russian Federation's

territorial sea in the Baltic Sea

have changed

by Andrey Prokopyev

(night line editor)

June 20th, 12:25am

Lenta.ru)

The Russian government has declared invalid the list of

coordinates of the points that determine the position

of the reference lines from which the width of the

territorial sea — the country's adjacent zone —

is measured along the mainland coast and

islands of Russia in the Baltic Sea.

The updated list has been approved, and the corresponding

document has been published on the portal of regulatory

legal acts.

As stated in the text of the resolution --- the starting line from

which the width of the territorial sea is measured is formed

by the line of the highest low tide. It runs from the point of

exit of the land section of the state border RF with the

Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of Poland.

In addition, the resolution invalidates the "Baltic Sea" section of

the list of geographical coordinates of points that determine

the position of the reference lines for measuring the width

of territorial waters, the economic zone, and the

continental shelf, which was approved by the

USSR Ministers' Resolution of January

15, 1985.

Earlier, it became known about the risks of simultaneous

exercises by Russia and NATO in the Baltic. Analysts

suggested that due to provocations, what is

happening in the Baltic Sea.. poses a

threat - to escalate into a more

serious escalation.

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A Russian Army battalion commander - who
was declared dead in Ukraine has broken
out of the encirclement

by Oleg Koryakin

June 19th, 10:26pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

The Russian Armed Forces battalion commander who

was declared dead in the Sumy region by Ukraine is

alive and has escaped the encirclement.

This is reported by the Telegram channel "Belarusian

Law Enforcement Officer" and publishes a photo of

the commander. The officer was wounded in the

arm and received the necessary medical aid.

As a reminder, the Russian Armed Forces are advancing in

the Sumy region. According to the latest data ----- they are

about 15 kilometres away from the administrative centre.

Earlier, Russia's Ministry of Defense reported that

the Northern Group of Forces, had liberated the

village of Novonikolaevka, in the Sumy region

and has been advancing deeper into the

enemy's defenses.

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Zelensky's business partner

Mindich --- has fled Ukraine

by Danila Titorenko

June 19th, 9:44pm

Gazeta.ru)

Business partner of Vladimir Zelensky, co-owner and

co-founder of the company "Kvartal 95" - Timur

Mindich - fled Ukraine. This is written in the

Telegram channel of the imprisoned

People's Deputy of Ukraine,

Oleksandr Dubinsky.

"Zelensky's wallet, Timur Mindich, also fled abroad yesterday

through the Transcarpathian region," Dubinsky wrote.

The MP links this flight to the recent disappearance of Deputy

Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity, Alexey

Chernyshov, who did not return from a business

trip abroad.

Chernyshov has been the Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of

Ukraine since November 2022. Prior to that, the official served

as the Minister of Community and Territorial Development of

Ukraine for two years and as the Chairman of the Kyiv

Regional State Administration for three years. Since

December last year, Chernyshov has been the

Minister of National Unity.

On June 16th, it was reported that he is being considered

for the position of Ukraine's new ambassador to the US.

Earlier, Chernyshov promised Ukrainians

abroad a reservation from mobilization.

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The Ukrainian Armed Forces mined

the bodies of deceased civilians

in the Kursk region

June 19th, 5:59pm

(RT.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine planted mines under the

bodies of civilians who died in the Kursk region.

The commander of the 91st Regiment's sappers unit,

with the call sign Hermes, said in a video published

on the RT Telegram channel that the Ukrainian

militants planted mines --- even under the

bodies of killed civilians in the border

areas of the Kursk region.

Most of the mines are "treacherous" and designed to

inflict mass casualties, including civilians, the

military officer explained.

Earlier, the Russian Investigative Committee reported

- that more than 57,000 residents of the Kursk region

had been recognized as victims of Ukrainian crimes.

____________________________________________________

The Russian Ministry of Defense

showed footage of Russian

soldiers ------- who were

exchanged with Kiev

June 19th, 1:53pm

(RT.ru)

The Russian Ministry of Defense published footage of

Russian soldiers who were returned from Ukrainian-

controlled territory - as part of the exchange.

The video -- shows Russian soldiers in Belarus

unfurling Russian flags and shouting "Russia!"

On June 19, Russia and Ukraine

exchanged prisoners of war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously said

--- that Russia is ready to transfer about 3,000 more

bodies of Ukrainian military personnel to Ukraine.

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Russian troops - have destroyed a NATO

communications hub in Kharkiv region

June 19th, 11:40am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have hit a NATO communications hub in the

Kharkiv region. This was reported by Sergei Lebedev, the

coordinator of the pro-Russian Nikolaev underground,

on his Telegram channel.

It is also reported that a command centre of the Kiev regime

was destroyed during the strike in the Kharkiv region.

"In the Kupyansky district, a command post was

destroyed and a NATO communications centre

was hit," Lebedev wrote.

Earlier, the underground fighter Lebedev told about

a powerful blow of Russian troops to the air base

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - in the

Rivne region.

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The Russian Armed Forces destroyed

an APU ammunition depot, and a

territorial defense gathering

point - near Kharkiv

June 19th, 11:39am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces destroyed an ammunition depot

of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and a territorial defense

assembly point in the Kharkiv region -- according to

RIA Novosti, citing the pro-Russian underground.

Sergey Lebedev, coordinator of the Nikolaev pro-Russian

underground, said that Russian Armed Forces troops

had struck an APU ammunition depot as well as a

territorial defense gathering point, by Kharkiv,

during a special military operation.

"Affected military facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine:

An ammunition depot was destroyed in Bogodukhovsky

district. The teroborona collection point has been

eliminated," he said.

Earlier.... Lebedev said that hundreds of Ukrainian fighters

were destroyed as a result of the night strikes on Kharkiv.

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine lost

over 1,360 personnel in one day

June 19th, 10:37am

(Vesti.ru)

Over 1,360 Ukrainian military personnel were killed in the

special military operation zone over the past 24 hours,

according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

In the area of operation of the "North" troops, Ukrainian

formations, lost more than 220 soldiers, the "West"

group destroyed about 200, the "South" group

about 205, the "East" group 195, and the

"Dnepr" group ....85 soldiers.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine suffered the greatest losses in

the direction of the Center group, with about 460 casualties.

By last night..... the total losses of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine were about 1,315 militants.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

Liberated Novonikolaevka in the DPR

June 19th, 10:04am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have liberated the village of Novonikolaevka

in the DPR, according to the daily report by the Russian

Ministry of Defense.

According to the report, the settlement was

liberated by the Center military group.

The group's forces managed to advance deep into the

Ukrainian Armed Forces' defenses. As a result,

another settlement in the DPR was liberated.

The day before, the Russian defense ministry reported

the liberation of Novonikolaevka in the Sumy region.

The point was taken under control by the fighters

of the Russian Armed Forces group "North".

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Putin: The Russian Army Has
a Strategic Advantage -- in
All Areas of the Special

Military Operation

June 18th, 11:49pm

(RT.ru)

The Russian army has a strategic advantage in all areas

of the special operation in Ukraine and Russia's armed

forces are advancing along the entire line of contact,

according to President Vladimir Putin.

He said this, at a meeting with heads and

representatives of international news

agencies - at SPIEF.

"The Russian armed forces have a strategic advantage in

all directions. In all of them. No matter what anyone
says, our troops are advancing -- along the entire
line of contact every day," the president said.

Further progress is inevitable, even if German Taurus

missiles are used, which are being discussed in

Berlin. for delivery to Ukraine, he added.

In some cases, Russia views Germany

- as a participant in the hostilities in

Ukraine, Putin noted.

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A Russian political scientist spoke about

the deaths of civilians in Ukraine

by Marina Sovina

(night editor)

June 18th, 8:42pm

(Lenta.ru)

Russian political scientist Sergey Markov said on his Telegram

channel that the Russian army is trying to preserve the lives

of civilians as much as possible, so any news about civilian

casualties in Ukraine is “really news.”

"In Russia... they mourn the deaths of the people of Kiev. For us,

they are our people. Russia came to Ukraine not to kill, but to

liberate people from the criminal neo-colonial neo-fascist

Russophobic Ukrainian regime," Markov said, about

the deaths of civilians.

According to him, those killed in Ukraine were victims

of Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, and a former

US President, Joe Bidet.

Earlier, Russian troops continued to advance in the Sumy region

in the north of Ukraine and were 15 kilometres away from the

regional capital. Russian troops also ---- completely cleared
Novonikolaivka village in the Sumy region from Ukrainian

Armed Forces units.

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Khinshtein noted the patience and

self-sacrifice of the residents of

the Kursk region

June 18th, 2:56pm

(RT.ru)

Alexander Khinshtein, the acting governor of Kursk Oblast,

said that he was impressed by the resilience and faith in

victory of the local residents.

"What impresses me in people, in the good sense of the word, is

their patience, their faith in victory, in tomorrow, in changes
for the better. If you like, this is some kind of code in us
--- self-sacrifice, life for the sake of others, salvation,"

Khinshtein said in an interview with kp.ru.

The acting governor noted that it is especially difficult to talk to

people who have recently returned to their homes after being

evacuated. According to him, many of them have been living

in difficult conditions for six to eight months.

Khinshtein also said that the injured civilians often tell stories

about how the Russian military rescued them from shelling,

carrying them in their arms or on stretchers.

Earlier, Alexander Khinshtein announced plans to build new

schools and hospitals in the Kursk region to replace those

destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

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Russian Armed Forces soldiers: spoke

about the liberation of Alekseevka

in the DPR

June 18th, 1:19pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces described the liberation of

Alekseevka, in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).

The Russian Ministry of Defense published a video

of soldiers ---- from the 114th Brigade of the 51st

Combined Arms Army on its Telegram channel.

According to the agency, the offensive was conducted using

the tactic of the stealthy accumulation of forces --- and a

methodical assault. This helped to minimize casualties

and suppress the enemy's defenses. It was reported

that the soldiers overcame the areas around

Alekseevka using anti-drone ponchos

and blankets.

According to the ministry, before the assault, Russian artillery,

FPV drones, and tank crews struck Ukrainian fortifications

and suppressed firing points.

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Russia's Defense Ministry ---

Ukrainian losses exceeded

1,300 fighters in a day

June 18th, 10:35am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense - the total losses

of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) - in the special operation

zone amounted to about 1,315 fighters over the past 24 hours.

According to the military department, the enemy lost more than

165 militants... in the area of operations of the Northern Group

of Forces, more than 220 militants in the Western Group of

Forces, up to 175 militants in the Southern Group of

Forces, up to 490 militants in the Central Group of

Forces, more than 185 militants, in the Eastern

Group of Forces, and up to 80 militants in the

Dnieper Group of Forces.

In addition, the Russian Armed Forces destroyed a US'

AN/TPQ-50 radar station - 4 US-made M113 armoured

personnel carriers, 1 British 155-mm FH-70 howitzer,

as well as ammunition depots and logistics depots.

Production and assembly facilities for attack drones, as well

as temporary locations for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and

foreign mercenaries in 147 districts, were also targeted.

The operation was carried out using operational-tactical

aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces, and artillery from

the Russian Armed Forces.

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Defense Ministry --- The Russian Armed Forces

Liberated Novonikolaevka in the Sumy Region

June 18th, 10:06am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have liberated the village of Novonikolaevka

in the Sumy region, according to the daily report by the

Russian Ministry of Defense.

It is clarified that the settlement was taken under control by

the fighters of the Russian Armed Forces' "North" group.

In addition, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported

the liberation of Dolhenky in the Kharkiv region.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

Liberated Dolgenkoye in Kharkiv Region

June 18th, 10:04am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have liberated the village of Dolgenkoye

in the Kharkiv region, according to the daily report by

the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Fighters of units of the group of forces

"West" took part in the fighting.

"As a result of the decisive actions of the units of the group

of troops "West" , the settlement of Dolgenke in the

Kharkiv region was liberated," the report says.

Earlier, it was reported that Russian troops are completing the

creation of a fire bag, for the Armed Forces of Ukraine group

near Radkovka in the Kharkiv region. According to military

expert, Andriy Marochko.. Russian units have reached the

Kondrashivka-Kupiansk road northwest of Radkovka and

have taken control of a small section of this road.

It wasalso previously reported that the Russian Armed
Forces have established bridgeheads for advance in
the Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

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MO: Residents of Fedorovka refused to

evacuate to Ukraine - waiting for the

arrival of Russia's Armed Forces

June 18th, 8:12am

(Vesti.ru)

Residents of the liberated village of Fedorovka in the Donetsk

People's Republic waited for the Russian army until the very

end and refused to evacuate to Ukraine. They shared this

information in a video published by the Russian Ministry

of Defense.

According to them, the militants regularly offered the

population.... to evacuate to Ukrainian settlements.

"We were offered to evacuate more than once. People leave,

run out of money, and come back. We had no desire to go

to the other side," said Yuri, a resident of the village.

At the same time, Ukrainian soldiers - were looting and

issuing draft notices to the male population, he added.

Local resident Galina said that her family also decided to

"hide until the very end." They remained hopeful, that

the Russian army would soon liberate Fedorivka.

The liberation of the settlement was announced on June 6.

It was achieved through the active efforts of the Eastern

Group of Forces. According to a reconnaissance report

by the Vostok Group, Russian forces gained control

of the settlement, within four days.

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Russian Armed Forces used scuba gear

during the liberation of Zeleny Kut

in the DPR

June 18th, 7:25am

(Vesti.ru)

During the liberation of the village of Zeleny Kut - in

the Donetsk People's Republic, the assault troops

approached from two sides using scuba gear.

Nikita Galik, the commander of the assault company of

the 114th Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Center Group,

shared this information on the Russia 1 TV channel.

He noted that the enemy commanders believed that

an attack in one of the directions was impossible,

but the Russian soldiers, proved otherwise.

"So far, we've been approaching from the north and south

using these innovations, with scuba diving. This is the

first time I've encountered this in the SVO zone,"

Galik said.

On June 14, the Russian Ministry of Defense

announced the liberation of the village of

Zeleny Kut in the DPR.

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Russian Armed Forces instructors noted:

the advantages of the new compact

AK-12 modification

June 18th, 6:15am

(Vesti.ru)

The new modification of the AK-12K - allows Russian assault

troops to fight more effectively in the cramped conditions of

strongholds. The advantages of the updated version of the

Kalashnikov assault rifle were described by combat

training instructors from the Dnepr group on the

Russia 24 TV channel.

According to a fighter with the call sign Kot, the compact

version of the assault rifle makes it easier to shoot from

awkward positions.

"Even with the low-noise shooting device, it's the same size

as a full-size assault rifle, which is a big advantage. And if

we remove it, I can run from awkward positions and look

into awkward corners... without any problems,"

the instructor said.

A soldier with the call sign Partizan added that the new

Kalashnikov assault rifle has a fire selector switch on

both sides, which makes it much easier for the

shooter to operate the weapon.

"A person doesn't have to worry about reloading with the other

hand, especially if they're left-handed and start using their

weapon differently. We don't have long-range combat

anymore, which used to be 400-600 metres. Now ---

it's limited to 150 metres at most. I don't need to

hit the bullseye, and I don't take tests anymore.

I just need to hit the edge of the shoulder or

the leg, and that's it. Therefore, this

machine gun is enough,"

the fighter said.

Earlier, the governor of the Kherson region, Vladimir
Saldo, reported that the Novorossiysk Airborne
Division had received a new, shortened
Kalashnikov assault rifle –
the AK-12K.

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Expert Mikhailov: Krasnoarmeysk --- will be

surrounded by the Russian Armed Forces

by the end of this summer

June 17th, 8:46pm

(Smotrim.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces will resolve the issue of

Krasnoarmeysk (Ukrainian name: Pokrovsk) in the

Donetsk People's Republic by the end of this

summer. This opinion.. was expressed by

Evgeny Mikhailov, a political scientist

and expert on interethnic conflicts,

in an interview with the Russia

24 TV channel.

The political scientist noted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces'

group in the Krasnoarmeysk direction, is currently in a dire

situation, as the Russian military is "firing from all sides."

"In fact, everything that is happening now, is shocking the

Ukrainians and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They are

surrendering en masse. I think that, by the end of the

summer -- we will have resolved the Pokrovsk issue.

By the end of the summer we will see a significant

result, at least the encirclement of Pokrovsk and

the blocking of the group within the city,"

Mikhailov said.

After the liberation of Krasnoarmeysk, the Russian army

will be able to expand the buffer zone towards the

Dnipropetrovsk region, the political

scientist added.

Earlier, military expert Yuri Knutov said that the settlement

of Ulyanovka in the DPR, which was liberated on June 15,

plays a key role in the liberation of Krasnoarmeysk.

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Verkhovna Rada - has announced

the construction of hastily built

fortifications --- on the border

with Russia

by Alexander Kurbatov

(Editor of the Former

USSR Department)

June 17th, 4:19pm

(Lenta.ru)

Fortifications in the Sumy region on the Ukrainian

border with Russia - were built on the fly. This

was stated by the Verkhovna Rada deputy

Sergey Rakhmanin, and his words were

published by the Telegram channel

"Politics of the Country".

According to him, the fortifications in the region

were being built - when Ukrainian troops were
already leaving the Kursk region of Russia.

The parliamentarian emphasized that they

were being constructed... under
the fire of Russian troops.

"The fortifications were hastily constructed

------ and not done in time," he said.

Earlier, MP of the Verkhovna Rada Mariana Bezuglaya

called on Ukrainians not to wait for the order of the

authorities - to start evacuation from the border

areas of the Sumy region. She emphasized -

that the Ukrainian troops.. had failed to
prepare the defense of the region.

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Military Correspondent Gavrish:

The Armed Forces of Ukraine -

critically short of reserves

in the Sumy region

June 17th, 12:25pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are critically short of reserves,

but they are sending the remaining ammunition to the

Sumy region, to slow down the movement of the

Russian Armed Forces.

This was stated on the air of the program "60 minutes",

on the TV channel "Russia" by military correspondent

Alexey Gavrish.

According to him, despite the fact that the Armed Forces

of Ukraine are running out of reserves, they are trying

to continue their counterattacks in the Sumy region.

"The Ukrainian Armed Forces' morale has been low for a long

time, and they are critically short on reserves. However,

they are still attempting to launch counterattacks.. in

some areas. The enemy is currently deploying their

significant reserves and combat-ready units in the

Sumy region to slow down our advance, as they

are unable to stop or stabilize the situation,"

Gavrish said.

Earlier, the war correspondent explained

--- that Kiev has only six Patriot air

defense systems left.

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Shoigu: Kim Jong-un sends 1,000 sappers

to Russia....... to clear the territory

June 17th, 11:49am

(Vesti.ru)

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has decided to send

a thousand sappers to Russia to clear the territory

of mines, Russian Security Council Secretary

Sergei Shoigu said, after talks with the

North Korean leader.

On Tuesday, Shoigu, on a special assignment

from Russian President Vladimir Putin, flew

to Pyongyang.... for a meeting with

Kim Jong-un.

"The Chairman of the State Affairs of the DPRK --- Kim

Jong-un, decided to send one thousand sappers to

Russia to clear the Russian territory," said the

secretary of the Russian Security Council,

quoted by Interfax.

Shoigu added that 5,000 military construction workers

will also arrive in Russia from North Korea, to rebuild

facilities destroyed by the Ukrainian occupiers in

the Kursk region.

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MO: Russian Armed Forces Destroyed

Ukrainian Ammunition Depots

June 17th, 10:49am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian military has struck Ukrainian ammunition

and material depots. This was reported by the

Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Defense Ministry clarified that these strikes were

carried out by operational-tactical aviation, strike

drones, missile forces, and artillery.

It is noted --- that the temporary deployment points of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine --- including Nazis and

foreign mercenaries, were also hit in 142 districts.

Earlier, the Ministry of Defense reported on a group strike

with precision weapons on the facilities of the Ukrainian

military-industrial complex in Kiev and Zaporozhye.

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Russian Defense Ministry:

The Kiev regime lost

1,430 militants over

the past 24 hours

June 17th, 10:48am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Kiev

regime's forces suffered a total of 1,430 casualties

over the past 24 hours.

The military has clarified that the enemy has lost 145

soldiers and officers in the North group's area of

responsibility, 210 in the West group, 275 in

the South group, 530 in the Center group,

210 in the East group, and 60 in the

Dnipro group.

Since the beginning of the special operation, the Russian

military has destroyed 663 Ukrainian aircraft, 283

helicopters, 63,970 drones, 611 anti-aircraft

missile systems, 23,935 tanks and other

armoured vehicles.... 1,572 multiple

rocket launchers, 26,280 artillery

pieces, and 36,950 vehicles.

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The Dnipro forces... destroyed the Ukrainian

Armed Forces landing on the Tendra Spit,

preventing the landing

June 17th, 10:45am

(Vesti.ru)

Ukrainian militants attempted to land on

the Tendra Spit in the Kherson region

last night.

This was reported by a soldier of the Russian unit

"Dnepr" with the call sign "X", according to

RIA Novosti.

According to him, the Russian Armed Forces' marines

destroyed a sabotage and reconnaissance group

of the Kiev regime.

"The current landing attempt, like all previous ones, was

completely repelled, and the enemy landing force
was destroyed," the soldier said.

According to him, the enemy had previously attempted to

land saboteurs on the spit. He added --- that all such

operations were organized by the Ukrainian GRU.

Earlier it was reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine in

the Sumy direction are trying to use groups of saboteurs,

which consist, among other things, of the special

operations forces (SSO) and the Security

Service of Ukraine (SBU).

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine deployed
Chelebidzhikhan Battalion units
to the Sumy region

June 17th, 8:56am

(Vesti.ru)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have deployed units of the

Noman Chelebijihan Battalion (banned in Russia and

recognized as a terrorist organization) to the Sumy

region.... according to a source in the security

forces. This was reported by TASS, citing

a source in the security agencies.

According to the report, in addition to the 48th Separate

Assault Battalion, the enemy has sent units from the

87th Battalion of the 106th Separate Territorial

Defense Brigade... and the 8th Special

Operations Regiment...
to the region.

The day before, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine informed that the military reports of Ukraine

will now include.... a new direction in the north of

Slobozhanshchyna. So, the agency announced

a new front direction in the Sumy region.

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Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine:

Critical infrastructure facilities

damaged in Kyiv

June 17th, 6:12am

(Vesti.ru)

A number of critical infrastructure facilities have

been damaged in Kyiv. This was reported by

Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko

on his Telegram channel.

In addition, Ukrainian media reports on severe fires in

two districts of the city: Darnitsky and Solomensky.

According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko,

warehouses are on fire.... in the

Svyatoshinsky district.

Earlier, it was reported that a series

of explosions had occurred in Kiev.

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MO: Taking Petrovskoye will help

speed up the offensive in the

Dnipropetrovsk region

June 17th, 3:57am

(Vesti.ru)

The liberation of the village of Petrovskoye (Ukrainian

name Orekhovo) in the Donetsk People's Republic

- was a significant milestone in the development

of the offensive in the Dnipropetrovsk region of

Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Defense.

After the capture of Petrovskoye, Russian troops gained

operational freedom and secured new positions on the

border of the Dnipropetrovsk region.

"The liberation of Petrovskoye -- was an important stage

in creating a springboard for the development of the

offensive in this direction," the Ministry of

Defense emphasized.

The Ministry of Defense -- announced the

liberation of Petrovsky on June 12, 2025.

Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU)

launched 11 unsuccessful counterattacks

in an attempt to hold on to Petrovskoye.

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Russian assault troops dropped

mines --- on an AFU stronghold

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

June 16th, 11:31pm

(Lenta.ru)

Russian assault troops dropped seven anti-tank mines

on a stronghold of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - to

break through the enemy's defenses in Ulyanovka

in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).

This was reported --- by the deputy commander of
an assault platoon of the 39th separate Guards

motorized rifle brigade, carrying out tasks

as part of the "Center" group of forces,

with the call sign Kent, to

RIA Novosti.

"The last point of collection is a farm, and the second farm is

large. It was difficult to approach the farm because there

were two strongholds. It was difficult to approach them

because there were three machine gun emplacements,

and they were not letting anyone close,"

the source said.

According to the assault soldier, Russian soldiers used anti-tank

mines in their confrontation with enemy strongholds. "We threw

TM mines at them and dismantled them slowly. We approached

this stronghold at least seven times to free it - and ensure the

approach of assault groups," Kent said.

Earlier, Kent reported that during the assault on Ulyanovka,

Russian FPV drone operators actively destroyed Ukrainian

Armed Forces equipment, including tanks and armoured

vehicles. He added that Ulyanovka is one long street,

and the Ukrainian Armed Forces command had

allocated at least a battalion of personnel

with armoured vehicles and mortars,

to defend it.

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China has warned Kiev about an
impending problem - Guancha:
Defectors Become National
Heroes in Ukraine

Marina Sovina (night editor)

June 16th, 9:08pm

(Lenta.ru)

In Ukraine, videos of draft evaders are gaining so

much popularity that some officials have started

calling for a ban on social media, which is

creating a breeding ground for social

conflict. This is reported by the

Chinese portal, Guancha.

"Those who support Kyiv's crude mobilization policy

often blame social media for spreading videos that

have a devastating impact on the recruitment

system," the publication notes.

The article states that videos of draft evaders are

gaining more attention, which means that

refusing to serve in the military could

become -- a "dominant trend among

Ukrainians in the coming months."

Ukrainians are quietly becoming sympathizers, and even

supporters of the draft evaders, and this behaviour

could eventually turn into an organized

political force, the author warns.

Earlier, Ukrainian journalist, Diana Panchenko, said that

the country's residents are hostages of the Kiev regime.

According to her - some people try to cross the border,

but "they are caught and shot in the back of the head"

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Russia has fully fulfilled what
it promised in Istanbul:
Medinsky made a
statement

by Sergey Kudrin

June 16th, 3:43pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

TO SHARE

Russia has completed the transfer of the bodies of

6,060 Ukrainian officers and soldiers to Ukraine.

During the last round of direct negotiations between

Russia and Ukraine in Türkiye an exchange of the

bodies of fallen soldiers, from both sides, was

agreed upon... as well as an exchange of

prisoners.. who are still held by both
the Russian Federation and Kiev.

On Monday, May 16, 2025, Moscow fully fulfilled its promise

and officially completed the process of transferring the

agreed number of killed Ukrainian Armed Forces

fighters to the Kiev regime, which amounted

to 6,060 bodies.

"The exchange of prisoners is also ongoing. Urgent

medical transfers of seriously wounded people

have been established," wrote Vladimir

Medinsky, head of the Russian

negotiating team, on his

Telegram channel.

The epic of the transfer of bodies to Ukraine turned out to be,

like everything with the Kiev regime, not easy. At first, Kiev

didn't want to accept its own dead soldiers at all,

probably fearing the need to pay compensation

to their families and acknowledge the

enormous losses.

Russian trucks and representatives waited for a long time for

someone to meet them. And it wasn't just hours, but days.

However, the refrigerators carrying the dead could not

stay at the border for long ---- as the entire world,

including its Western patrons, was watching

and wondering why Ukraine was refusing
to comply with the agreements.

So, the exchange was carried out after all. In response to every

thousand-plus bodies handed over by Russia, Ukraine brought

to the meeting either 27 bodies or not a single one at all. As

a result, the Ukrainian side, in exchange for 6,060 bodies

of its military personnel, in total handed over 78 bodies

of deceased Russian Armed Forces soldiers --- which

eloquently demonstrates the proportions of losses,

contrary to the boastful statements of Zelensky,

which have been pouring out.. over the past

three years.

Russia has once again demonstrated its commitment to keeping

its word. On June 16, President Vladimir Putin called President

Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye, and during their discussion

of the Iranian-Israeli conflict, he informed his colleague,

who is acting as a mediator in the negotiations with

Ukraine ---- about the full fulfillment of Russia's

obligations under the agreements reached

regarding the bodies of the deceased.

However, the process is not yet complete,
as crucial efforts are still being made,
to exchange the captured soldiers
held by the Ukrainian Nazis.

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A Russian court: sentenced
a Ukrainian militant to
15 years in prison

for terrorism

June 16th, 1:55pm

(RT.ru)

In Russia, the 2nd Western District Military Court has issued

a verdict in a criminal case against Sergei Voitsekhovsky,

a 36-year-old soldier from the 17th Separate Tank

Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

According to the Main Military Prosecutor's Office of Russia,

the Ukrainian Armed Forces member was found guilty ------

under paragraphs "a" and "b" of Part 2 of Article 205 of

the Russian Criminal Code (committing a terrorist act

by a group of persons in collusion, resulting in

serious consequences).

It was established that on October 25, 2024, Voitsekhovsky, as

part of a military unit, invaded the Kursk region using military

equipment. For about two weeks, near the village of Olgovka,

the militant, acting as part of a combat unit, blocked the

village, prevented the evacuation of civilians,

intimidated local residents --- by openly

carrying and using combat weapons,

observed the area, and provided

information about the actions

of Russian troops.

“The court... sentenced Voitsekhovsky to 15 years in prison,

with the first three years to be served in prison, and the

rest in a maximum-security penal colony,”

said the agency.

Earlier, RT reported that a Ukrainian Armed Forces

fighter was sentenced to 16 years in prison

....for invading the Kursk region.

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A Russian Army company commander spoke about

a fierce battle with the Ukrainian Armed Forces

in the Peschanoye factory

June 16th, 1:49pm

(RT.ru)

Vladimir Koralyov, a Hero of Russia and commander of a

company in the 74th Brigade of the Center group, told

RT --- about a fierce battle in an industrial workshop

with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, for Peschanoye.

According to his words, which are cited by Telegram-channel

RT, the "adrenaline story" happened when the militants of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine broke into the workshop

with the Russian military - the Russian Armed Forces

not only repelled the attacks without losses, but

also advanced further.

"We entered the industrial zone with a company. We set up a

command and observation post. The enemy.. was 20-30

metres away, in the adjacent workshop. I was directly

involved in the assault, personally covering our

assault troops with grenade launcher fire,"

he shared.

The Ukrainian occupiers - launched five counterattacks on

the facility over the course of several days, mostly using

armoured vehicles. On one occasion ------ an enemy

armoured vehicle entered the workshop.

"They broke through the fence, the wall. We fought them off,

of course. Thanks to our UAVs, we had air control, and we

were warned that the enemy was coming. We were

prepared, so we were already waiting for them,"

the commander recalls.

Koralev admits that he did not expect to

be awarded the title of Hero of Russia.

"At first, I didn't believe it. This - is the highest

award. Of course, I am very grateful for this,"

he added.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense --------- showed

that the Solntsepek TOS unit, of the Volunteer Corps

of the Southern Group of Forces - destroyed an AFU

stronghold in the Kramatorsk-Druzhkovka direction.

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Russian intelligence ---- uncovers:

false flag operation in the Baltic

June 16th, 1:37p.m

(Prensa Latina)

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service today

warned of a false flag operation by Ukraine

and the UK in Baltic waters - to attack
a US warship.

''The Ukrainians together with the British plan

provocations in the Baltic Sea. One of the

plans..... involves staging an alleged

Russian torpedo attack against

a US Navy ship,'' the RFIS

warned in a statement

sent to the press

this Monday.

According to the Foreign Intelligence Service, the

UK has already delivered several Soviet and

Russian-made torpedoes ..to Ukraine.

As planned, part of the torpedoes will detonate at a safe

distance from the US ship -- and one of them will not

explode; and will be presented to the public as

evidence of Russia's evil activity, russian

intelligence revealed.

The Ukrainian military, he indicated, is willing

to assume the execution of this plan.

The main objective of the ''British-Ukrainian terrorist tandem,''

the body warned, is to derail talks between Russia and the

United States and persuade US President Donald Trump,

to continue delivering military aid to Ukraine.

Another of the plans of the United Kingdom and Ukraine, he

explained, consists of discovering alleged Russian sea

mines in the Baltic ...and accusing the country of

alleged acts of sabotage on international

sea routes.

According to the information available, the Russian intelligence

service indicated, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has

ordered national intelligence to prepare new bloodthirsty
provocations against Russia -- in the face of the kyiv

Army's setbacks on the battlefield.

The Foreign Intelligence Service also revealed that the UK is

dedicated to planning terrorist attacks in Russia, while the

Ukrainians play the role of executors of these plans.

''This mechanism was used, in particular, in the recent attacks

on railways in the provinces of Bryansk and Kursk, as well as

the June 1 attacks on the airfields of the Russian

Aerospace Force,'' the information noted.

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Military Correspondent Razin: The bridgehead

in the Dnipropetrovsk region is growing

...towards Novopavlovka

June 16th, 12:46pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces are expanding their
bridgehead in the Dnipropetrovsk region
towards Novopavlovka village.

This was reported by military correspondent Vladimir

Razin in the program "60 minutes" on the TV

channel "Russia".

He noted that Russian units are expanding the territory of

the bridgehead from the village of Petrovskoye in the

Donetsk People's Republic.

"The bridgehead is expanding, not at a very rapid pace, but

it has been established and is now expanding towards

Novopavlivka, a settlement in the Dnipropetrovsk

region. While it is still an important logistical

hub for the enemy in this area, it will soon

become a forward stronghold that the

enemy is preparing," Razin said.

Earlier, the head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, said that the

liberation of the village of Komar creates a bridgehead

for the Russian Armed Forces, which is necessary for

a more advantageous coverage of Krasnoarmeysk.

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Military Correspondent Razin: Russian

Armed Forces Assault Groups ------

Penetrate the Enemy's Rear

in the Sumy Region

June 16th, 12:30pm

(Vesti.ru)

Assault groups of the Russian Armed Forces are bypassing the

Ukrainian Armed Forces from the flanks --- and penetrating the

enemy's rear in the Sumy region. This was reported by

military correspondent Vladimir Razin on the

60 Minutes program.

He clarified that the Russian military is taking large territories

from the Kiev regime.... in small groups. In turn, the enemy is

deploying "very large forces" to stop the Russian Armed

Forces' advance, Razin emphasized.

"In some cases, it's the opposite, where our assault groups

manage to infiltrate the enemy's positions, outflank them,

and enter their rear --- preventing them from moving in

certain areas. With a small number of our assault

troops, we manage to capture significant

territories," Razin explained.

The war correspondent added, that Russian troops are

advancing in the Sumy region along the entire front

line and are expanding the buffer zone on the

border with Russia.

Earlier, TASS reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine

try to use sabotage groups in the Sumy direction.

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Defense Ministry: Ukrainian Armed Forces

Lose More Than 1,300 Fighters in a Day

June 16th, 12:30pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have lost about 1,320

fighters in the special operation zone, over the past 24

hours, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

According to the military department - the enemy lost more

than 230 fighters in the area of operations of the Northern

Group of Forces, more than 175, in the Southern Group of

Forces, about 190 in the Western Group of Forces, up to

490, in the Central Group of Forces, more than 175, in
the Eastern Group of Forces, and up to 60... in the
Dnipro Group of Forces.

In addition.... the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

during the day hit the enterprise of the Ukrainian military

-industrial complex, air defense radar stations, as well

as the training centre of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The operation was carried out using operational-tactical

aviation, strike UAVs, missile forces, and artillery from

the Russian Armed Forces.

Earlier, the agency reported that Russian

air defense systems intercepted 12

Ukrainian drones overnight.

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Pushilin: The control zone has been

expanded towards the Sloviansk-

Kramatorsk agglomeration

June 16th, 10:16am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have expanded their control zone in

the Krasnolimansk direction. This was announced by Denis

Pushilin, the head of the Donetsk People's Republic, on

the Russia 24 TV channel.

He noted - the success of Russian units in

the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration.

"Krasnolimanskoe direction and overall progress in the direction

of the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration – we see a certain

kind of success of our units and an increase in the control

zone," Pushilin said.

Earlier, the head of the DPR reported that the Russian Armed

Forces continue to disrupt the logistics of Ukrainian units

in the Krasnolimansk direction.

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Pushilin: After the liberation of Stupochki

in the DPR, the Ukrainian Armed Forces

lost all their logistics

June 16th, 8:04am

(Vesti.ru)

After the Russian troops liberated the village of Stupochki in

the Donetsk People's Republic, the logistics systems of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) were completely disrupted.

This was announced by the head of the republic, Denis

Pushilin, on the Russia 24 TV channel.

He also noted the successful progress of the Russian

Armed Forces in the Konstantinovsky direction.

"We see the Konstantinov direction, where the enemy's

logistics routes have been cut off after the previously

liberated Stupochki. Here, too, we see a fairly

successful and active advance of our

units," Pushilin said.

On May 24, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the

liberation of the settlements of Stupochki and Otradnoye

in the DPR. According to information from military

experts, the Russian army captured almost
all important facilities in the village.

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Zelensky explained Europe's

refusal.... to send troops

to Ukraine

by Alexey Pochtaruk

June 14th, 7:05pm

(Gazeta.ru)

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, expressed

regret -- over the lack of decisiveness of countries

speaking in support of Kyiv without the approval

of the USA. This is reported by mk.ru.

According to the Ukrainian leader, the existing coalition

of countries that previously expressed their readiness

to send troops to Ukraine is now “slowing down.”

"Do you know why there's a slowdown? It's not because

they're tired or turning away, no. This situation has

shown that Europe hasn't yet decided what it will

do with Ukraine..... if America doesn't come,"

Zelensky said.

He also stressed that the situation will become more

complicated for Ukraine if the US President Donald

Trump does not exert sanctions pressure on the

Russian Federation.

Prior to that, the Prime Minister of Great Britain

Kier Starmerer said that the sending of British

troops to Ukraine, would depend on support

.......from the United States.

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine lost

more than 1,200 soldiers

and a tank in one day

June 14th, 12:11pm

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense,

the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) lost about

1,295 soldiers and a tank - over the past

24 hours.

In the area of action units of the "Northern" group

of troops, the Ukrainian army lost 125 personnel,

three armoured combat vehicles, two vehicles

and three field artillery guns.

Units of the Zapad group of Forces improved their

tactical position - destroying over 220 Ukrainian

militants, nine vehicles, two electronic warfare

stations and three ammunition depots.

It is noted that units of the "South" group destroyed

a US-made HMMWV armoured vehicle, 3 pickup

trucks, and two field artillery pieces. The

Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than

175 soldiers in the "South" area.

According to the Defense Ministry, the troops of the

"Central" group continued to drive deeper, into the

enemy's defenses. As a result of the coordinated

actions of the Russian soldiers, Ukrainian units

lost up to 520 personnel, six armoured combat

vehicles, including three US-made HMMWV

armoured vehicles, eight pickup trucks,

and four field artillery pieces.

The report also states - that units of the Eastern Group

of Forces, destroyed more than 195 Ukrainian Armed

Forces fighters, 1 tank, an armoured combat vehicle

--- eight vehicles, and two artillery pieces.

Units of the Dnipro military group have destroyed four

vehicles, two electronic warfare stations, a counter-

battery station, and 2 ammunition and fuel depots.

According to the report, the Ukrainian army has

lost up to 60 soldiers in this area.

On June 14, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported

that the Russian military had shot down 110 drones

of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of the

special military operation over the course of a

day. The military department specified that

two JDAM guided aerial bombs... were

also destroyed.

At the same time, the Russian Armed Forces destroyed

ammunition depots, temporary bases for the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, & armed groups of nationalists

and foreign mercenaries ---- in 148 areas.

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Russian troops have liberated

the village of Zeleny Kut

in the DPR

June 14th, 11:05am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian Armed Forces soldiers have liberated the village

of Zeleny Kut in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR),

according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Soldiers from the Center military group

took part in the combat operations.

"As a result of the decisive actions of the troops of the

Center military group, the settlement of Zeleny Kut,
in the Donetsk People's Republic, was liberated,"

the report says.

In addition, the Central Group has defeated 14 brigades

of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) in the areas of

five settlements in the DPR --- and one in the

Dnipropetrovsk region.

Russian servicemen destroyed up to 520 militants, six

combat armoured vehicles, including three US-made

HMMWV armoured vehicles, eight pickups, and

four enemy field artillery pieces.

On June 11, the Russian Defense Ministry announced

that the Center and East groups of troops - were

advancing in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

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Russian soldiers have (almost)
completely liberated Chasov
Yar... in the DPR

June 14th, 2:28am

(Vesti.ru)

Only one area of Chasov Yar in the Donetsk People's

Republic (DPR), remains under the control of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF).

This was reported by TASS with reference to the

commander of the Akhmat special forces,

Deputy Head.. of the Main Military and

Political Directorate - of the Russian

Ministry of Defense, Major General

Apti Alaudinov.

According to him, the Russian military continues to

carry out active offensive operations - and is

literally... pushing Ukrainian units out

of the city.

Chasov Yar is one of the most important defense lines

of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the northern part

of the Donetsk People's Republic --- located
6-7 kilometres from Artemivsk.

The city is divided into two parts by the Seversky Donets-

Donbas Canal and has significant strategic importance.

The liberation of Chasov Yar will allow Russian forces

to advance ---- towards the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk

agglomeration - and begin the liberation of the

neighbouring cities such as Konstantinovka,

Druzhkovka, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk.

Chasov Yar.. is located on higher ground, which makes it

an important position for artillery. Control over the city

will also allow the use of UAVs to strike targets in the

surrounding area. The Russian Armed Forces (RFAF)

offensive on Chasov Yar began in late spring 2024.

Earlier, a captured Ukrainian soldier told that the Armed

Forces of Ukraine, were hiding behind civilians in

Chasov Yar ----- preventing them from leaving

towards Russian positions, for evacuation.

According to him --- Ukrainian militants, were

shooting at civilians who tried to evacuate

towards Russian positions.

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Foreign mercenaries

were eliminated in

Petrovskoye, DPR

June 14th, 1:17am

(Vesti.ru)

Among those killed were militants from Poland and

Georgia, whose documents and NATO weapons

were seized.

This was reported by Ilhom Peter, commander of the

assault detachment of the 90th Tank Division of

the Center military group, to RIA Novosti.

During the cleansing of the village of Petrovskoye,

in the Donetsk People's Republic, Russian Armed

Forces soldiers discovered foreign mercenaries

--- and a large arsenal of Western weapons.

"The documents are evidence -- that there are mercenaries

from different countries, mainly Poland and Georgia. But

they were there, and now --- they're gone," Peter said.

According to him, the military found a large number of

captured weapons... at the enemy's positions. These

included US' M-16 assault rifles, grenade launchers

....and night vision devices --- as well as other
Western-made equipment.

Peter noted, that the Russian Armed Forces entered

Petrovskoye at dusk, and now - all of the captured

weapons - will be used by the Russian military.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that

on June 12, units of the Center group liberated the

settlements of Petrovskoye and Alekseyevka

in the DPR.

_____________________________________________

The expert spoke about the advance

of Russian forces in the DPR

in several directions

by Ekaterina Volkova

June 13th, 11:13pm

(Gazeta.ru)

Russian troops are advancing towards Seversk in the DPR

from several directions at once. This was told by military

expert, Andrey Marochko, to TASS.

According to him, it is too early to talk about the capture

of the settlement, but the Russian military continues

to "work towards" Seversk.

"The main advance is currently taking place in

the Verkhnemakensky area, but our troops

are also operating in other sectors,"

Marochko said.

He added that the Ukrainian military has very well

fortified the village --- and the Russian Armed

Forces need "serious forces and means"

to take Seversk under control.

Prior to this, the US newspaper The Wall Street Journal

wrote that more territories came under the control of

the Russian army in May of this year - than in any

other month since the end of 2022.

Moscow --- is stepping up its summer offensive to make

Western leaders believe in Russia's inevitable victory,

according to the WSJ.

The authors of the publication concluded that this

indicates 'a deadlock' in the Russian-Ukrainian

negotiations - which means that the outcome

of the conflict will likely be decided through

military action.

Earlier.... Russian troops liberated

two more settlements in the DPR,

Petrovskoye and Alekseyevka.

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"Unprovoked attacks on sleeping

cities - are unacceptable."

Russia condemns
Israel's actions

by Alena Fomina and

Ekaterina Zakaryan

June 13th, 2:18pm

(Gazeta.ru)

Moscow has strongly condemned Israel's decision to launch

strikes on Iranian territory. The Russian authorities ---- are

concerned about the potential escalation of the conflict.

Deputy Chair of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev,

believes that the threat of a nuclear war has become

a reality.

In an interview with Gazeta.Ru, Deputy Speaker Zhuravlev

noted that the West has taken a "positive" stance on the

situation. Deputy Speaker Belik called for sanctions

against Israel, while Deputy Speaker Chepa has

suggested.... that Russia may attempt to help

the parties resolve the conflict peacefully.

Russia condemned the massive strikes by Israel on the territory

of Iran and expressed concern over the possible escalation of

the conflict. The statement was posted by the press service

of the Russian Foreign Ministry on the agency's website.

The Foreign Ministry explained that Israel's actions

violate the UN Charter and international law.

"Unprovoked military strikes against a sovereign UN member

state, its citizens, sleeping peaceful cities, and nuclear

energy infrastructure facilities are categorically

unacceptable. The international community

cannot allow itself to remain indifferent to

such atrocities that destroy peace and

harm regional and international

security," the statement said.

The ministry added that Israel struck Iran on the eve of

negotiations between Tehran and Washington and in

the midst of an IAEA Board of Governors session.

"Thus, the multilateral efforts initiated with great difficulty to

reduce confrontation and find solutions that eliminate any

suspicions or prejudices against Iran's peaceful nuclear

program have been undermined and set back,"

the ministry concluded.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also indicated during

the briefing... that Russia is concerned about what is

happening and condemns the sharp escalation

of tensions.

Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev

said on his Telegram channel that the threat of a nuclear

war has become clear --- after what happened:

"I'm often accused of spreading nuclear hysteria. Well, here

you go! When I write about a nuclear conflict, it's not just a

theory. It's real. And it happens quickly. No one wants that!"

The West reacted positively

Western countries have taken the Israeli aggression

positively, according to the deputy chairman of

the State Duma Committee on Defense,

Alexey Zhuravlev.

"Of course, this is an unprovoked Israeli aggression, to which

the Western world is reacting very positively for some reason.

By designating certain countries as enemies... they believe

that they can do whatever they want to them, bomb them,

carry out terrorist attacks --- and kill civilians. This is

another example.. of the flawed nature of such an

ideology and the unfairness of the world order,

where it seems.. that all countries are equal,

but some, such as the Western countries,

are slightly more equal than others,"

he said -- in an interview with

Gazeta.Ru.

Zhuravlev is confident that Israel's actions should be

condemned, and that the country should be asked

for an explanation. In addition, he believes that

international norms should be reconsidered,

as "global injustice" also affects Russia.

The deputy also noted that Russia and Iran are strategic

partners, but Moscow should not immediately send

soldiers to its ally --- as the fate of the conflict is

currently being decided in the air, and Tehran

needs air defense systems rather than

military personnel.

"We are also supplying Iran with the latest air defense systems,

which, believe me, are much more important to Iran than our

soldiers. Iran already has a very impressive army of almost

a million soldiers, as well as advanced military technology,

many of which are being developed with Russia's help.

Therefore, I am confident that Israel will regret the

war it has started, and our ties with Iran may

become even closer ------- including in the

military sphere," Zhuravlev concluded.

We need sanctions

Member of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs

Dmitry Belik said to Gazeta.Ru that the international

community should condemn Israel and

impose sanctions:

"If all of this does not happen, it will once again demonstrate

an unobjective view... of what is happening in geopolitics.

However, it is worth noting that there is also no public

support for Israel. I would also like to point out that

this could shift the focus away.... from the

Ukrainian conflict."

Belik clarified that Iran is a strong state that can stand up for

itself. However, he believes that the escalation should

be stopped. Neither Russia nor other countries are

interested in the development of a conflict

in the Middle East.

First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on

International Affairs Alexey Chepa in an interview with

Gazeta.Ru, stressed that Russia will try to smooth

out the conflict.

"Of course, we condemn any actions... that could lead to
a serious conflict in the region. We understand -- this
conflict is inevitable - and the US warned us about
the possibility of such a conflict for several days.
However Israel has launched this attack, and it
is dangerous. I believe --- that we will take all
possible diplomatic measures -- to resolve
this conflict. I do not know what Iran's
military response will be... but it is
likely ---- that they will attempt
to strike back," said Chepa.

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During the liberation of Komar,

the Russian Armed Forces

--- cleared more than a

thousand buildings

by Maria Krylova

June 13th, 1:59pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

Russian military personnel have cleared more than 1,100

buildings and structures during the liberation of Komar

in the Donetsk People's Republic. This was reported

by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

On Friday, the military announced the liberation of Komar.

The Ministry of Defense noted that this settlement

was an important logistics hub and a long-term

enemy defense point. It was also protected

by a natural water barrier, and dense

urban development.

During the battle for the village, units of the 336th Separate

Marine Brigade ---- and the 37th Separate Motorized Rifle

Brigade - broke through the echeloned defense system.

Dozens of Ukrainian military vehicles were destroyed.

After the buildings and basements were

cleared, the Russian flags were raised.

The Russian Ministry of Defense published a video

showing the destruction of various Ukrainian

military vehicles.

The footage shows a Russian Armed Forces soldier

holding a national flag, first in front of a house

and then... on its roof.

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Alaudinov calls for mobilization

to prevent a repeat of the

situation with Iran

by Alexander Barabanov

June 13th, 1:15pm

(Gazeta.ru)

The commander of the Akhmat special forces, Lt General Apti

Alaudinov, called for the mobilization of 500,000 to 1 million

citizens in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, so

that "no one would dare to play with us as they did with

Iran." The corresponding publication appeared on

his Telegram channel.

"Of course, this is my personal opinion, but I believe that we need

---- to declare a mobilization. We need to prepare at least 500,000

people, but ideally, a million people, in advance. We need to call

them up and start preparing them. We need to prepare them for

the fact that the war, which we already know is happening, the

Third World War, has already begun. However, it has taken

on new dimensions and momentum," Alaudinov said.

In addition, according to him, such a development is necessary

so that no one tries to “play” with Russia in the same way that

is happening with Iran, referring to Israel’s attack on the

republic. The mobilization measures, will also help to

unite and prepare in advance -- for a potential “big

war,” the commander of Akhmat emphasized.

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Russian Defense Ministry: The Ukrainian

Armed Forces lost more than 9,000

soldiers over the past week

June 13th, 10:48am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces (AFU) lost about 9,570 soldiers over the

past week.

According to the department's report, the enemy lost more than

1,135 soldiers, two tanks, and other military equipment in the

area of operations of the Northern Group of Forces.

The Northern Group of Forces also destroyed

five enemy electronic warfare stations

and 10 ammunition depots.

At the same time, the military personnel of the "Western" group

of troops took advantageous positions, as a result of which the

enemy lost over 1,555 military personnel, three tanks, 13

armoured combat vehicles, including two US-made

M113 armoured personnel carriers, as well as

87 vehicles. In addition, 19 field artillery

pieces were destroyed, including five

produced by NATO countries.

In the area of operation of the South Military Group,

the Ukrainian army lost more than 1,175 soldiers,

a tank, and other military equipment, as well

as six electronic warfare stations and

11 ammunition depots.

Units of the Center group of troops continue to develop offensive

in the territory of the Dnipropetrovsk region, the agency noted.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost over 3,660 military

personnel, 38 armoured combat vehicles, 41

vehicles and 40 field artillery guns.

The Defense Ministry also reported on the actions of the

fighters of the Vostok group of troops. Over the past

week, they destroyed more than 1,435 military

personnel, two tanks, 17 armoured combat

vehicles, 39 vehicles, 28 field artillery

pieces and five electronic

warfare stations.

Russian Dnipro fighters eliminated about 610 military personnel,

as well as an armored combat vehicle, 47 vehicles, and 15

field artillery pieces. In their area of operations, the

enemy also lost 26 electronic and counter-

battery warfare stations and nine

ammunition depots.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that

since the beginning of the special operation, the

Russian Armed Forces have destroyed 63,100

drones of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

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Russian troops liberated

Yablonovka in the

Sumy region

June 13th, 10:33am

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, servicemen

from the Northern Military Group, have liberated the

village of Yablonovka in the Sumy region.

The Russian Ministry of Defense's report on the progress
of the special military operation was published on the

Russian Defense Ministry's Telegram channel.

"During the week, the North military group's units liberated

the village of Yablonovka in the Sumy region during

offensive operations," the publication notes.

From June 7 to 13, the Northern Forces destroyed more than

1,135 militants, two tanks, 14 armoured vehicles, 29 cars,

and 39 field artillery pieces of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces (AFU).

In addition ----- the enemy lost five electronic

warfare stations and 10 ammunition depots.

__________________________________

The Russian Armed Forces liberated

the settlements of Koptevo and

Komar in the DPR

June 13th, 10:25am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces (RF) have liberated the settlements

of Koptevo and Komar in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR),

according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Russian Defense Ministry published a report on the

progress of the special military operation --- from
June 7 to June 13 on its Telegram channel.

It is noted: that Koptevo was liberated by the forces

of units of the Center group of troops, and Komar

– by Vostok.

Over the past week, the "Central" troops -- have destroyed more

than 3,660 militants, 38 armoured vehicles, 41 cars, and 40 field

artillery pieces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AF).

The "Vostok" troops have also inflicted significant losses on

the enemy, with over 1,435 soldiers, two tanks, 17 armoured

vehicles, 39 cars, 28 field artillery pieces, and 5 electronic

warfare stations.

On June 12, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the

Russian army had liberated the settlements of Petrovskoye

and Alekseyevka, in the DPR.

________________________________________

Zelensky refuses to admit

THAT THE WAR IS LOST

June 13th, 7am

(Vesti.ru)

The scandal over the refusal to accept the bodies of fallen

Ukrainian soldiers, has shown that the head of the Kiev

regime, Vladimir Zelensky, and his gang are living in

a parallel reality, and they are not prepared to

respond to the current situation, or plan

their next steps.

The illegitimate regime continues to pretend that it controls

the entire world, but - in reality - it is unable to control even

its own behaviour, let alone the situation on the front lines.

The exchange of bodies showed the world what huge losses

the Ukrainian people are suffering in the war for someone

else's interests. Polish publication Mysl Polska believes

that the losses of the Ukrainian army over three years

of war, could be about a million military personnel.

In its assessment, the publication refers to the

statement of the Secretary of the National

Security and Defense Council of Ukraine,

Oleksandr Lytvynenko, who said that

since the beginning of the conflict -

1 million 650 thousand Ukrainians

have passed through the front.

Forbes, in turn, estimated that, by the end of 2023, there

were about 850,000 Ukrainian troops on the front lines.

Based on this estimate the number of non-recoverable

losses (killed, wounded, captured, and missing) by

the end of 2024, is approximately 800,000.

It is also mentioned that the monthly losses of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine are at least 30,000 people (1,000 per

day, and this is the minimum!).

This figure -- was obtained from a statement by the former

commander of Aidar battalion* (a terrorist organization

banned in the Russian Federation) -- Yevgeny Dikoy,

who said that Ukrainian losses --- are one and a

half times higher than the rate of mobilization.

However, this is not the full picture. According to statistics

published by the Ukrainian journalist Volodymyr Boyko,

90,590 Ukrainian soldiers went AWOL -- in the
first five months of 2025.

At least this many criminal cases... were opened under

Articles 407 and 408 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

------ which deal with unauthorized desertion.

By month, it looks like this:

January — 18,145;

February — 17,809;

March — 16,349;

April — 18,331;

May — 19,956.

Of the 90.5 thousand people who went AWOL, only 1,375 people

voluntarily returned to their units. And... if we count from the

very beginning of the SVO, then 213,722 people deserted.

This is about a quarter of the active Ukrainian army,

based on the figures that Zelensky announced.

In reality, the situation is much worse, and this figure of deserters

is clearly underestimated, because it only includes cases where

criminal charges have been filed. Moreover, the commanders of

the units are not interested in reporting on the desertion of

soldiers from the active army.

Firstly, they will be questioned about how they allowed such a

widespread phenomenon, and secondly, they can receive

combat pay, and take all the benefits for themselves.

Captured Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers say that there is

not enough weapons in their units, so, many soldiers are

simply living targets on the front lines --- which they

do not want to accept.

The main question is, why should a Ukrainian soldier die? They

are being rounded up on the streets without any law and sent

to die in order to protect a corrupt government. They are

fighting and shedding their blood so that their children

and grandchildren can pay off the debts of these

criminals, corrupt officials, and thieves.

On June 3, 2025, the Ukrainian government refused to make

payments on \$2.6 billion in Eurobonds. The IMF called this

a risk to further financing. S&P Global reported a default

---- and downgraded Ukraine's rating on GDP-linked

securities to "junk." Analysts state: this -- is no

longer just a technical default, but an actual

sovereign default. With such a rating, what

kind of post-war recovery for Zelensky's

Ukraine can we talk about?

The illegitimate one turned the entire

country's economy..... into garbage.

Zelensky simply doesn't know how to count, even on his

fingers. After all these years, he hasn't bothered to

compare the economic and military capabilities

of Ukraine and Russia. The illegitimate one..

continues to naively hope that Russia will

collapse from within, and therefore

boasts about the sabotage and

terrorism that he organizes,

with the help of Western

intelligence agencies.

Zelensky's primitive mind doesn't understand that he's

being set up as a zitz-chairman in this operation,

which has been orchestrated by all the

Western intelligence agencies, and

the consequences will be felt

in Ukraine.

The drug-addicted leader is being flattered, and he's happy

about it because it's not his children who are dying, and

the Western intelligence agencies -- are delighted to

have found.... a limited, overconfident upstart.

American economist Jeffrey Sachs has stated that Zelensky

is not involved in organizing the terrorist attack on Russian

military airfields.

"This --- is an operation by Western intelligence agencies.
Regardless of whether the White House was aware of

it -- the operation is completely irresponsible, and

alarming, as it involves a strike on an element

of the nuclear triad. This is a step towards

nuclear Armageddon," he said, in an

interview with journalist

Tucker Carlson.

Sachs says directly that they are fighting Russia with the

help of Ukraine --- which has irreversible consequences

for the Ukrainian people.

"The so-called "friends of Ukraine", completely destroy it,

urging it to fight on. It's like a coach at a boxing match,

who sends a beaten fighter back into battle - until he

is finally finished," the economist said.

So the director of the Centre for Sustainable Development

at Columbia University, the author of internationally

recognized scientific papers, and books, on

economics and political economy, sees

the abyss that the so-called “allies”

have pushed Ukraine into, but

Zelensky - declares this fall

to be another victory and

cynically... encourages

the Ukrainian people

to die for it.

Ukraine has become a punching bag for Russia's response

to the collective West's provocations. Zelensky.. is now

pleading with Trump to pressure Russia, but he has

no idea how Washington will do so. Meanwhile,

the United States is quietly washing its hands

of the situation. In a speech to reporters...

Trump expressed ''disappointment'' that

the progress made in the negotiations

had been derailed.

"We were moving forward, and suddenly they're bombing

something they shouldn't be bombing. This is the end

of progress," the US president said.

The illegitimate one doesn't understand that it's impossible
to be both a peacemaker -- and a puppet of Western

intelligence agencies, or to try to stop a war
---- while constantly provoking it.

All of the drug-addicted leader's attempts to strengthen

Ukraine's position... have resulted in its significant

weakening. It's one thing to play the role of the

President of Ukraine, but it's another -- to

actually be the President of Ukraine.

Zelensky has not been the President of Ukraine, for a single day;

he's simply been playing a role based on someone else's script,

and he hopes that the scriptwriters will be replaced, but the

main character will remain in power. As ''the president'' he

doesn't care about the country's interests or the people's

suffering, but as an actor, he's clinging to his iconic
role and refuses..... to let it go.

Now the question is, should Ukrainians die for this bloody circus,

for this one-man show that has brought so much grief to the

country? And the answer: is provided by the hundreds of

thousands of Ukrainian Armed Forces deserters, whom

this political clown has sold for his own sick and

criminal ambitions.

For a mentally healthy person, it is completely unacceptable

to go to death under the leadership of a mad clown.

Therefore, the wave of desertions in the

Ukrainian army --- will only continue

to grow.

Chairman of the Council of the

Other Ukraine Movement,

Viktor Medvedchuk.

________________________

The commander of a Ukrainian battalion

called for repression as a means

of mobilization

by Igor Ryabov

June 12th, 4:12pm

(Gazeta.ru)

In Ukraine, the means of mobilization should be propaganda

and repression. This was stated by the commander of the

Ukrainian Brotherhood battalion (an organization banned

in Russia), Alexey Seredyuk (Borghese), according to

the Telegram channel "Politics of the Country".

According to him, Ukraine does not need

to import foreign mercenaries, such as

Mexicans and Colombians.

"We just need to keep doing the same work, but do it

more persistently. Propaganda and repression will

bring us happiness," Seryoduk said.

On June 8, the head of the Air Reconnaissance Support

Centre of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), Mariya

Berlinska , said that the entire adult population of

Ukraine, including women and citizens of legal

age, should be ready for mobilization.

On June 5th, Ukrainian journalist, Maxim Isaev, reported that

there is currently a “brawl” in Ukraine - between employees

of territorial recruitment centres (TCC, an analogue of the

military enlistment office in the republic) and law

enforcement agencies ----- for the right to

mobilize citizens.

According to him, after the attack on the Kursk region,

Ukrainian citizens experienced a "decline in passion,"

which led to fewer people wanting to participate in

the war. However, the journalist noted that since

the start of the forced mobilization, there has

been an increase in hatred --- towards the

TSK employees.

Earlier, the underground told about the fight

of Ukrainians against the TSK employees.

Residents of Dneprodzerzhinsk (Ukrainian name:

Kamenskoye) in the Dnipropetrovsk region of

Ukraine rescued a man from TSK officers

who were forcing him into a minibus.

This was reported by RIA Novosti coordinator of

the Nikolaev underground, Sergey Lebedev.

He said that this information was obtained

from a video that was in the hands of the

underground fighters.

"We see how the TSK employees drag another

'volunteer' into a minibus," Lebedev said.

According to the underground fighter - a random

passer-by came to the man's aid, and engaged

in an unequal battle with the TSK employees.

Later, other concerned residents of the city

joined him ----- and saved the man from the

forced mobilization.

Lebedev noted that a popular resistance has begun

to form among Ukrainians - opposing the

mobilization carried out by Kyiv. More

and more often, strangers help

detained men - to fight off

TSK employees.

Prior to that, the head of the Verkhovna Rada committee

on national security, defense and intelligence Oleksandr

Zavitnevych, spoke of his “ferocious hatred” for forced

mobilization in Ukraine. He noted that many leaders

in Ukraine are against such a practice.

Zavitnevych emphasized that the committee promptly

responds to reports of forced mobilization in the

media and contacts regional TSKs and the

General Staff in Kyiv.

Earlier, the underground reported on

attacks by Ukrainian TSK officers

on women with children.

(by Alena Zinovieva)

__________________________

TASS: Capture of Petrovskoye in the DPR

leads the Russian Armed Forces to the

key hub of the Ukrainian army

June 12th, 12:57pm

Vesti.ru

After the capture of the village of Petrovskoye in the Donetsk

People's Republic, the Russian Armed Forces have gained

access to the main hub of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

This refers to the border village of Novopavlivka,

located near the Dnipropetrovsk region.

This is reported by TASS.

"The liberation of Petrovskoye brings the Russian Armed Forces

to Novopavlivka in the Dnepropetrovsk region - which is only a

few kilometres away. Today...... it is the enemy's key logistics

hub," the agency reported, citing Russian security agencies.

On June 12, it was reported, that the settlements of Petrovskoye

and Alekseyevka in the DPR had been taken under control.

This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the

Russian Federation. It was facilitated by the

active combat operations of the Center

military group.

As a result of clashes between Russian and

Ukrainian troops, the enemy lost about

500 fighters.

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Physicist Dikov: NATO's Jackals

Will Break Their Teeth on

Russia's Nuclear Shield

June 12th, 12:33pm

(RT.ru)

NATO's "jackals" have gathered in a pack to defeat Russia, but

this pack will break their teeth on the country's nuclear shield,

Yuri Dikov, a nuclear scientist and deputy scientific director

of the Snezhinsk Nuclear Centre..... assured President

Vladimir Putin.

"The enemies are gathering in a pack again, hoping for an easy

meal. Just as Napoleon and Hitler failed, so will the modern

NATO jackals," the scientist said.

Dikov emphasized that Russian nuclear

scientists ---- will not let Russia down.

Dikov led the development of equipment models that are of

exceptional importance, for ensuring Russia's security.

Speaking about Dikov, Putin emphasized that the physicist has

dedicated his life to strengthening the nuclear shield of the

Russian Federation. He has been working at the

Snezhinsk Nuclear Centre... for 65 years.

___________________________________________

The Russian army has liberated the

settlements of Petrovskoye and

Alekseyevka in the DPR

June 12th, 11:24am

(Vesti.ru)

Russia's Armed Forces soldiers ---- have liberated two more

settlements during the special operation: Petrovskoye and

Alekseyevka in the Donetsk People's Republic, according

to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The Russian military department published

a daily summary of the special operation

on its Telegram channel.

“Units of the Center military group have liberated the

settlements of Petrovskoye and Alekseyevka in the

Donetsk People’s Republic through active

operations,” the ministry said

in a statement.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Russian troops

have defeated formations of the heavy mechanized brigade,

as well as units of the four mechanized, mountain-assault,

airborne-assault, and jäger brigades.. of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces, as well as formations of the National

Guard brigade... and unmanned systems of the

Ukrainian army - in the areas of Stepanovka,

Grodovka, Novopavlovka, Novonikolaevka,

Krasnoarmeysk, and Dimitrov -- in the

Donetsk People's Republic - as well

as near Novopodgorodnoye, in

the Dnipropetrovsk region.

The Ministry of Defense reports that the Ukrainian Armed Forces

lost up to 500 personnel in this area over the course of a day.

Ukraine's army also lost five armoured vehicles, including

a US' M113 armoured personnel carrier.

In total, the Ukrainian army lost up to 1,380

people in the SVO zone... in just one day.

Earlier, the Ministry of Defense reported that the Russian army

liberated 7 settlements in the week from May 31 to June 6.

According to the agency, three settlements are in the

DPR and four are in the Sumy region.

______________________________________

A Russian Armed Forces drone has

installed a Russian tricolor --- in

Kherson, which is occupied

..by Kiev

June 12th, 9:17am

(Vesti.ru)

On June 12, the 18th Combined Arms Army of the Dnipro Group

of Forces of the Russian Armed Forces used a UAV to raise

the Russian national flag in Kherson, which is occupied

by the Kiev regime.

The Russian Ministry of Defense

informed journalists about this.

"The calculation of the UAV of the 18th combined arms army

of the Dnepr group of troops in honour of Russia Day, with

the help of a 'copter ----- installed the state flag of the

Russian Federation in Kherson," the report says.

A 'copter with a tricolor flag attached to it, was launched on

the left bank of the Dnieper River. At the same time, a
reconnaissance UAV was monitoring and filming

the operation to raise the Russian flag in

Kherson, acting as an objective

control tool.

It is noted that the drone carrying the flag overcame the

electronic warfare and air defense systems of the

Ukrainian Armed Forces -- flew over Kherson,

landed on the roof of a high-rise building,

planted the flag, and then returned to

the left bank of the Dnieper River.

Russia Day is celebrated annually on June 12. On the eve

of the holiday.. the President of the Russian Federation

received congratulations from the Chairman of State

Affairs of the DPRK, Kim Jong-un, the Presidents of

Belarus and Kazakhstan, Alexander Lukashenko,

and Kasym-Jomart Tokayev, as well as other

world leaders.

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UAV Unit Commander: Human Safety

is the Most Important Thing

June 12th, 7:41am

(Vesti.ru)

The main thing in the special operation zone - is human safety.

This was told to the Russia 24 TV channel by the commander

of the Shaman UAV unit, with the call sign Deputy.

The soldier leads a platoon and, together with the soldiers,

simulates a combat situation at the training ground.

"This way, when a situation occurs on the front line, we minimize

the loss of drones. And --- the most important thing is, of course,

human safety. We're working on that, as well," the deputy said.

The soldier also explained why he was given this nickname.

"There was a time when I was elected as a civilian. So,

when I got on the bus, the guys saw: "Oh! Deputy!".

We did not choose our call signs, they were

immediately "stuck" to us on the spot,"

the fighter explained.

Earlier, Deputy's colleague, FPV drone operator with the call

sign Eagle made a record-breaking flight of 35.5 kilometres.

Usually, such drones do not fly further than 15 kilometres.

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Alaudinov: More and more captured

Ukrainian militants ---- want to
obtain Russian citizenship

June 12th, 12:09am

(RT.ru)

Captured Ukrainian militants,

are increasingly expressing

their desire --- to obtain

Russian citizenship.

This --- was reported by TASS, citing

Akhmat commander Apti Alaudinov.

"Some of them joined the Ministry of Defense

of the Russian Federation after obtaining

Russian citizenship," the military

officer added.

Earlier, Alaudinov said that: the unit's fighters

never capture mercenaries who come to the

special operation zone to fight on the side

of the Ukrainian troops.

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In a congratulatory message for Russia Day,

Kim Jong-un said that North Korea will

always be with Moscow.

June 11th, 11:54pm

(RT.ru)

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said in a congratulatory

message on Russia Day that his country will always be

with Moscow.

The congratulation was published by the

Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

"I and the DPRK will always be with you and the Russian

Federation," Kim Jong-un said, addressing Russian

President Vladimir Putin.

Earlier, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev,

congratulated Russian leader Vladimir Putin.... on the

upcoming Day of Russia.

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In Kharkiv, the military

enlistment office

caught fire

by Evgeny Silaev

(Night Line Editor)

June 11th, 7:13pm

(Lenta.ru)

In Kharkiv, a fire broke out in the building of the territorial

recruitment centre (TCK, the Ukrainian equivalent of the

military registration and enlistment office). This was

reported by the publication "Strana.ua" in its

Telegram channel.

Local residents captured a video of the military recruitment

office on fire. The footage shows a column of smoke. The

flames can also be seen on the second and third floors

of the building.

There is currently no official comment

from the city authorities.

On the night of June 9, a fire started on the outskirts of

Kharkiv after the fall of high-explosive aerial bombs

(fabs). According to Military Commander Yuriy

Kotenok, military facilities in the Ukrainian

city --- came under attack.

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Putin called for - increasing

the combat capabilities of

the Russian ground forces

by Ivan Lesyuk

June 11th, 7:10pm

(Gazeta.ru)

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that

it is important - to increase the combat

capabilities of the RF ground forces

---- as soon as possible.

The news item is being updated.

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"Resource Depleted": Kiev Reveals

Ukraine's Allies' Plan for Conflict

by Lyudmila Mitrokhina

June 11th, 4:49pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

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In Kiev, the plans of Ukraine's allies regarding the conflict

were revealed. It turns out that the West needs to launch

the process of mobilizing 18-year-olds - in order to use

Ukraine - against Russia. This is the opinion of MP

Oleksandr Dubinsky. He shared his opinion on

his Telegram channel.

"It is obvious that Ukraine can no longer win and defend

itself, even if you call up 18-year-olds, even if you call

up 12-year-olds - the resource is exhausted. What's

the point, then? To use Ukraine, as the fruit of a

poisoned tree against the Russian Federation,"

Dubinsky concluded.

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Pentagon Chief: Trump is committed to

peace in Ukraine, even if Congress
is against it

June 11th, 4:06pm

(RT.ru)

US President Donald Trump is committed to a peaceful

resolution of the Ukrainian conflict, even if most of

Congress opposes it, according to Pentagon

chief, Pete Hegseth.

This is reported by RIA Novosti.

"The President is committed to achieving peace in this

conflict... Peace - is in our national interest... even if

this outcome is not preferred by many in this room

& many in our country," he said during a hearing

before the Senate Appropriations Committee.

According to Hegseth, peace in Ukraine

"will help the United States look strong."

Earlier, Trump reiterated his excellent

relationship with Russian President

Vladimir Putin.

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Kiev called Zelensky's monstrous tactics

in the conflict in Ukraine --- a disgrace

by Lyudmila Mitrokhina

June 11th, 3:02pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

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In Kiev, they called a shame, the monstrous tactics of the

illegitimate president of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky, in

the conflict. It turned out that the leader of the Kiev

regime - deliberately - did not carry out the

evacuation of civilians from the cities.

This was reported by MP Alexander

Dubinsky on his Telegram channel.

"A man who considers himself the leader of the state says quite

calmly that the government did not evacuate people so that it

would be more difficult to capture the city. This is truly a

disgrace to the human race," concluded the Ukrainian

politician, who is currently in a pre-trial detention

centre, on charges of treason.

It must be said - that Zelensky has repeatedly proven that

human lives mean nothing to him. Moreover, he does not

need Ukrainians, either alive.. or dead. This is why the

Kiev authorities did not pick up the bodies of their

military personnel for so long, which Russia

brought to the border with Ukraine. By

his actions - Zelensky is only further

discrediting himself, confirming

his terrorist nature.

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Russian Strategic Bombers

Patrol Baltic Sea

June 11th, 2:34pm

(teleSUR)

Russia's strategic aviation fleet regularly conducts patrols

over the Arctic, North Atlantic, Black Sea, Baltic Sea, and

Pacific Ocean.

On Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry informed that

two Tu-22M3 strategic bombers from Russia's Aerospace

Forces flew over neutral waters in the Baltic Sea.

This marked Russia’s first air patrol mission since Ukraine’s

drone attack on June 1, known as Operation Spiderweb.

The bombers were escorted by Su-30SM and Su-27

fighter jets during the patrol, which lasted more

than four hours.

“On certain segments of the route, the strategic bombers

were followed by fighter jets.... from foreign states,”

the Russian authorities said.

“All flights by aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces,

are conducted in strict accordance with international

rules governing the use of airspace,” they added.

Russia’s strategic aviation fleet — including Tu-160, Tu-95MS

and Tu-22M3 bombers — regularly conducts patrols over the

neutral waters of the Arctic, North Atlantic, Black Sea,

Baltic Sea, Pacific Ocean and other regions.

While these flights have not been halted by the conflict

with Ukraine, this is the first one carried out since

Operation Spiderweb.

In that operation, Ukraine launched drones from truck

trailers near five military airfields, including two in

Siberia, destroying 7 Russian strategic aircraft.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Infantry and

Tanks.... Reach the Western Border
of the DPR

by Alexey Komolov

June 11th, 1:21pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

Units of the Vostok group of troops of the Russian Armed

Forces have reached the western border of the DPR on
a broad front - and are developing an offensive in
the territory of the Dnipropetrovsk region,
the Russian Defense Ministry said.

The military department noted that units of the 55th Motorized

Rifle Brigade of the Center group of troops also reached the

western border of the DPR and, together with the assault

units of the 90th Tank Division, are advancing through

the territory of the Dnipropetrovsk region.

According to the estimates of military correspondents -- the

offensive of the Russian Armed Forces in this direction will

contribute to the final liberation of the south of the DPR.

Also, the Russian army thus threatens the group of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine at the junction of the DPR

and the Zaporozhye region.

The Kremlin noted that the Russian Armed Forces' offensive in

the Dnipropetrovsk region is necessary, among other things,

to create a buffer zone in Ukraine. Similarly, the Russian

army is operating in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

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Russia and Ukraine exchanged

the bodies of fallen soldiers.

Moscow handed over 1,212

bodies to Kiev, & received

only 27

by Natalia Aniseeva (editor of

operational information dept)

June 11th, 1:05pm

(Lenta.ru)

Russia and Ukraine - have begun exchanging the bodies

of fallen soldiers - in accordance with the agreements

reached in Istanbul. This was announced by Russian

presidential aide, Vladimir Medinsky.

Kiev handed over Moscow only 27 bodies of fallen soldiers

as part of the exchange. Russia, in turn, organized the

transfer of 1,212 bodies..... of soldiers of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU), said war correspondent

Alexander Kotz.

The exchange of bodies 1,212 for 27, has taken place.

Right now, the exchange point is unloading the

corpses of Ukrainians — 1,212

Kotz said --- he had received data on the number of bodies

transferred by the RF from a source who was personally

involved in the exchange. Kyiv later also confirmed the

repatriation.

The press service of the coordination headquarters for

the treatment of prisoners at the Main Intelligence

Directorate (GUR), of the Ukrainian Ministry of

Defense ------ said that they had received the

bodies of soldiers who died in the Kursk,

Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions, as

well as in the Donetsk and Luhansk

People's Republics.

Kiev was accused of refusing to take back the bodies of

Ukrainian soldiers. The Ukrainian side - with mockery -

refused to take from Russia, the bodies of its own

dead soldiers. This opinion was expressed by

the official representative of the Russian

Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.

She noted that Moscow received a direct and harsh

negative response from Kiev --- instead of an

explanation of the reason for the refusal

or arguments about the lack of

technical capabilities.

''Nothing like that. A direct refusal that turns

into mockery and ridicule, not of us, but

of their own people.''

She clarified that Russia is ready to hand over 6,000

bodies of fallen fighters to Ukraine, as was agreed

upon, during the negotiations in Istanbul.

Ukraine ------ Explains Kiev's Delay in

Exchanging Dead Military Personnel

Former Verkhovna Rada MP, Volodymyr Oliinyk, remarked

that the republic does not have.. six thousand bodies of

Russian fighters to carry out the stipulated "6,000 for

6,000" exchange with Moscow. Thus he explained

the deliberate delay of the process.

The former parliamentarian emphasized that Russia has

demonstrated respect for fallen soldiers, both its own

and those of Ukraine. He recalled that the Russian

side has been collecting the bodies of enemy

soldiers from the battlefield, identifying

them, and storing them in morgues

for further processing.

In Ukraine, according to Oleynik, the attitude towards fallen

soldiers is much worse. "As a rule, no one takes the bodies

of fallen Russian soldiers, which once again demonstrates

the satanic nature of the regime and of the country's

president Vladimir Zelensky. He does not allow the

living to leave the country and does not accept

the dead," the speaker said.

He called Zelensky a murderer, adding that he was depriving

hundreds of families of the opportunity to say goodbye to

their loved ones... with dignity.

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Medinsky: Russia cannot be fought in

a protracted war, and it will win, as

it won the Great Northern War

June 11th, 7:34am

(Vesti.ru)

According to Vladimir Medinsky, Russia's presidential aide, it

is impossible to engage in protracted battles with Russia,

as it will emerge victorious, similar to the outcome of

the Great Northern War.

Medinsky, the head of the Russian delegation at the negotiations

with Ukraine in Istanbul, gave an interview to The Wall Street

Journal in which he cited the 21-year war between Russia

and Sweden in the 18th century, as proof that Russia

wins in protracted battles.

“It is impossible to wage a long war with Russia,” Medinsky said.

In an interview with the publication, the presidential aide also

stated that Moscow is committed to a long-term peace, and

Kiev's unwillingness to compromise - could result in the

loss of certain territories for Ukraine.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that

Moscow is ready to use diplomatic ways to resolve the

conflict in Ukraine, but does not intend to give up
the special operation, at the moment.

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KIIS: 52% of Ukrainians are not ready

for territorial concessions and want

to continue fighting

by Roman Otradnov

June 10th, 10:40pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

Almost 40 percent of Ukrainians agree to give up their territory

------ in order to end the fighting as soon as possible. This was

reported by RIA Novosti, citing the results of a survey.

"We are ready to accept certain territorial losses - 38 percent,"

the report prepared by the Kiev International Institute of

Sociology says.

It is noted that this figure has quadrupled

over the past two years.

In 2023, only ten percent of Ukrainians surveyed

were willing to make territorial concessions.

The number of people who oppose the cessation

of hostilities ------ has decreased by 32 percent

(84% vs. 52%).

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A Russian intelligence officer -- spoke about

the advance in the Sumy region of Ukraine

by Anatoly Kazantsev

June 10th, 9:52pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

Soldiers of the 83rd separate Guards Airborne Assault

Brigade of the Russian Airborne Forces have already

advanced beyond the village of Belovody, in the

Sumy region of Ukraine. This was reported

to RIA Novosti --- by a scout with the

call sign "Tsypa".

"We are conducting offensive actions. They have

already gone further than Belovodye," he said.

According to "Chicken", the 83rd Brigade is tasked

with creating a buffer zone on the border with

Russia -- in order to protect civilians from

constant attacks by the Ukrainian

Armed Forces.

As a reminder, over the past few weeks,
Russian troops have made significant
progress ---- in the Sumy region.

The military is liberating settlements,
in order to establish a buffer zone.

The Kiev authorities, have already acknowledged the rapid

advance of Russian troops, and former spokesperson for

the Ukrainian General Staff, Vladislav Seleznev, urged

everyone - to evacuate from Sumy, which is about

20 kilometres away ------ from the Russian

Armed Forces.

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In seven settlements of Kharkiv region,

a forced evacuation was announced

June 10th, 5:06pm

(RT.ru)

In seven settlements of the Kupyansky district

in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, a forced

evacuation was announced.

This was announced by the head of the regional

military administration, Oleg Sinegubov.

"We have made a decision on the mandatory

evacuation of the population from seven

settlements of the Shevchenko

community," he wrote on

social networks.

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Russian Defense Ministry: Russia and

Ukraine Conducted the Second Stage

of Prisoner of War Exchange

June 10th, 3:18pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russia and Ukraine --- have completed the second stage of

the prisoner exchange, according to the Russian Ministry

of Defense. Our military personnel are currently

stationed in Belarus.

The exchange was carried out in accordance

with the agreements reached in Istanbul.

Currently, Russian military personnel are stationed in Belarus,

where they are receiving the necessary psychological and

medical assistance.

The first stage took place on June 9. The first group

of Russian fighters under the age of 25, was

returned to Russia.

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Pyatnashka Brigade Commander

Avidzba: we train versatile
fighters

June 10th, 1:25pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces are training versatile fighters

who will feel confident in any part of the front. The

commander of the Pyatnashka international

brigade, Ahra Avidzba, spoke about this

on the air of the 60 Minutes program

on the Rossiya TV channel.

He stressed that in a special operation, you

never know what lies ahead, so you need

to be prepared for anything.

"We train universal fighters, starting from artillery, motorcycles,

hand-to-hand combat. Because you don't know which front line

[you'll end up on], because every front line is different. But in

the forest there is more shooting combat, so where there is

no longer just planting, but a denser forest, you have to

engage in shooting combat," said Avidzba.

The commander added that the soldiers of the Russian

Federation are ready for urban, steppe and any other

battle. He also said that one Russian soldier, is

worth ten Ukrainian militants.

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Israel --------- has distanced itself.. from

supplying Patriot missiles to Ukraine

by Victoria Kondratyeva (Editor

of the "World" Department)

June 10th, 11:27am

(Lenta.ru)

Israel has not transferred Ukraine the Patriot air defense

systems. This was stated by the Israeli Foreign Ministry

to the Ynet publication.

"Israel has not transferred such systems to Ukraine,"

the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Earlier, the Israeli ambassador in Kyiv Mikhail Brodsky

said that the country had transferred US Patriot air

defense systems to Ukraine. He specified that the

transferred systems were in Israel's arsenal in

the early '90s.

Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on

International Affairs, Alexey Chepa, after this

statement emphasized: that if Israel really

gave the Patriot to Ukraine --- then this

gives Russia the right.... to also give

weapons to “some other countries”.

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Russian troops have restricted the

logistics of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces in Krasnoarmeysk

June 10th, 7:04am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces have taken control of the

Krasnoarmeysk-Pavlograd highway. According to

Russian security agencies, this has limited the

Ukrainian army's logistics in Krasnoarmeysk.

It is noted that now the militants of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine (AFU) ....will have to make a long detour

to supply everything they need to the front lines.

"The Krasnoarmeysk-Pavlograd highway - is under fire

control [of the Russian Armed Forces]. The enemy's

logistics are disrupted, as they now have to make

a large detour, to transport ammunition,

personnel, provisions, and so on,"

TASS quoted the statement

as saying.

The road ----- is currently being fired upon by heavy

weapons. It is also within the range of FPV drones.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that

operators of fibre-optic strike unmanned aerial

vehicles (UAVs) of the Center group of troops

disrupted the rotation of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine units in the Krasnoarmeysk

direction. As noted.. by the defense

ministry -- interruptions in supply

force the Ukrainian militants, to

remain in positions longer than

planned -- reduce the combat

capability of units, & create

favorable conditions for

the advance of the

Russian troops.

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Hero-Assaulter Shah told about the battle

for which he received the Badge of

Special Merit

June 10th, 6:58am

(Vesti.ru)

In the Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian Armed Forces soldier

with the call sign Shah defeated a superior enemy force

during an assault. For his heroism, the soldier was

awarded a rare badge of honour. He shared his

story on the Russia 24 TV channel.

In Kamenskoye, Shah's group drove the numerically

superior Ukrainian militants ----- out of their homes.

"There was fire, and close combat was taking place. We

fought back, put pressure on them with fire, and they

came out of the houses. They continued to fire,

but we also wounded them," Shah said.

A Russian soldier also added that

one of the Ukrainian Armed

Forces fighters had been

captured.

For his heroism, Sergei Medvedev, commander of the

58th Army, ordered that the soldier be awarded one

of the rarest decorations, a special cross awarded

to stormtroopers.

Shah, a stormtrooper and marksman, signed a contract

with the Ministry of Defense in 2024. During one of the

assaults, he was seriously wounded, but completed

the mission - and returned to his unit.

"The main thing is not to rush, to look at the sky, at the

ground, and around you, so as not to get caught by

trip wires. And kamikaze drones.... are flying,"

he said, about the challenges he faces

during combat missions.

At home, a large family is waiting for the hero:

a wife, three children, a sister, and a mother.

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FSB: Large cache of mined

ammunition discovered in

the DPR

June 10th, 5:42am

(Vesti.ru)

In the basement of a private house in the village of

Bogoyavlenka in the Donetsk People's Republic,

mobile groups from the regional FSB dept...

working in the liberated territories

discovered a large cache of

mined ammunition.

According to the ministry, they were

prepared by Ukrainian militants,

during their retreat.

First, the sappers disarmed the booby traps,

and then the cache was removed.

There were about 50 mines, including NATO-

made ones, almost 350 shaped charges,

and 670 rounds of ammunition,

according to a TASS report

----- citing the Federal

Security Service.

The discovered weapons and ammunition were

transferred for use - by the Russian Ministry

of Defense.

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Marochko: Russia's Army Has Advanced

Near Figolevka in the Kharkiv Region

June 10th, 5:32am

(Vesti.ru)

According to military expert Andrey Marochko, the

Russian Armed Forces - have advanced near the

village of Figolevka in the Kupyansk direction

in the Kharkiv region.

He noted that, during the active combat operations,

Russian military personnel expanded the control

zone in the south-west and north-east of the

village of Figolevka.

"The penetration of the enemy's defenses --- was about

300 metres - on a front line about 5 kilometres wide.

Two forest belts were occupied, and three enemy

strongholds were destroyed," Marochko told

RIA Novosti, citing his sources.

According to the military expert, the Krasnoye Pervoye-

Figolevka section of the highway has almost entirely

entered the so-called gray zone.

Earlier, Marochko reported that the Armed Forces of

Ukraine are actively planting mines in Chasov Yar

and its surroundings - to prevent the advance of

Russian forces and prevent their soldiers from

retreating, condemning them to death.

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Lance Corporal Borzykin single-handedly

confronted a sabotage group of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine

June 9th, 10:55pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Junior Sergeant Artur Urazaev was commanding an automatic

grenade launcher crew and providing fire support to Russian

assault troops when he discovered a fortified firing point of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) during reconnaissance.

The calculation - suppressed the machine-gun point with one

precise blow, then the stormtroopers were able to approach

the enemy stronghold without hindrance and begin

cleaning up.

However, the Armed Forces of Ukraine introduced their own

reserves — two groups of infantry in cars. Urazaev quickly

calculated the coordinates of the location of the new

targets and gave the order to the firing squad. Both

vehicles, together with the enemy's personnel,

were eliminated. The APU began to retreat.

The Russian Defense Ministry also noted the high

professionalism and determination - of Lance

Corporal Yevgeny Borzykin, who discovered

a sabotage and reconnaissance group of

the enemy in the forest belt, which was

heading towards the Russian positions.

Borzykin promptly contacted the command and informed

about the impending attack, and then opened fire on the

AFU group from a favorable position. Despite retaliatory

mortar fire, the lance corporal managed to first force

the enemy into the open, and then single-handedly

eliminate most of the sabotage group.

Earlier on June 9th, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

that Guards private Zaur Abbasov, despite the incessant

artillery fire from the enemy -- restored the damaged

connection between the Russian units, repairing

the damaged cable.

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A Russian soldier called his return

from captivity the best day of

his life

June 9th, 4:45pm

(RT.ru)

"This is the best day of my life. It's perfect.

I'm home in Russia," TASS quoted the

military officer as saying.

The Ministry of Defense reported that, on June 9th,

Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war,

as part of the agreements reached in Istanbul.

Russian Armed Forces soldiers who

returned from Ukrainian captivity

called their families.

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Medinsky: Ukrainians showed their

unwillingness to fight... at the

meeting in Istanbul

June 9th, 4:34pm

(RT.ru)

Vladimir Medinsky, the head of the Russian delegation

at the negotiations in Istanbul, said, on a new show

by the US journalist Rick Sanchez on RT, that the

Ukrainian military personnel who attended

the meeting.... showed a reluctance
to continue fighting.

The conversation was published by the

RT Telegram channel, in Russian.

".....they have two-thirds of their

delegation in military uniforms.

These, are the military.. I saw

in their eyes, the reluctance

to fight. They do not want

to fight and do not want

...to send their soldiers

to die," said Medinsky.

Earlier, Medinsky noted: that

Ukrainian negotiators... are

no different from Russians.

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MP Chepa allowed the end

of the conflict in Ukraine

in 2025

June 9th, 2:48pm

(RT.ru)

Alexey Chepa, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma

Committee on International Affairs, suggested that the

Ukrainian conflict may end in 2025.

According to him, many people hope that the crisis will be

resolved in 2025, but it is difficult to predict the end of

the conflict ...under the current conditions.

"Personally, I expected that the configuration of the peace

agreement would be implemented in May - and that the

further implementation of this agreement would take

place during this year, and.. by the end of the year,

I believed that the agreement would be signed,"

Chepa told Lenta.ru.

He clarified - that the peace agreement could not be signed

immediately. The process should be gradual, Chepa added.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said

that the special operation would continue, but

Moscow is ready for negotiations.

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Ukrainian collectors contacted the security

forces of the Russian Federation because

of the captive debtor

June 9th, 1:45pm

(Vesti.ru)

Ukrainian debt collectors requested information from the

Russian Armed Forces about a captured debtor from the

Lviv Territorial Defense brigade of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine. This was reported by the Telegram

channel "North Wind", associated with
the group of troops "North".

We are talking about a 20-year-old drug addict Andrey Karpiyets.

Due to problems with the law, his relatives.. arranged for him to

join the 103rd territorial Defense brigade, from the Lviv
region, which, at that time, was in the rear. They
took his documents there.

Lawlessness reigned in the brigade: the commander delayed the

process of declaring the militants missing in order to embezzle

their money, and the soldiers were drunk, and used drugs.

"None of the family members of Andrey, as well as people close to

him, bothered to contact us and send him greetings. But for the

first time in the history of our project, we were contacted by

Ukrainian debt collectors," the publication says.

According to Severny Vetr, the collectors were "genuinely

interested" -- in what the young man's chances of being

included in the lists for the exchange of prisoners of

war were -- and what the chances were -- that he

would pay off his debts.

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The first group of Russian military personnel

under the age of 25 was returned from the

territory controlled by Kiev

June 9th, 12:51pm

(Vesti.ru)

The first group of Russian prisoners of war under

the age of 25 has been returned from territories

controlled by the Kiev regime, according to the

Russian Ministry of Defense.

In return, Russia transferred a similar number of fighters

...from the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The exact

number of prisoners of war has not been specified.

"In accordance with the Russian-Ukrainian agreements

reached in Istanbul on June the 2nd, the first group of

Russian military personnel under the age of 25 has

been returned from the territory controlled by the

Kiev regime," the statement said.

Currently, Russian military personnel are stationed in

Belarus, where they are receiving the necessary

medical and psychological assistance.

According to the ministry ------- all of the

soldiers, will be transported to Russia

for treatment.

On June 4, Russian presidential aide and head of the Russian

delegation to the Istanbul talks Vladimir Medinsky, said that

the exchange of prisoners of war under the "1200 for 1200"

formula is ready to begin, from June 7-9.

____________________________

Centre soldiers expand

liberated territories: in

Dnipropetrovsk region

June 9th, 12:47pm

(Vesti.ru)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, military

personnel from the Center military group have

increased the area of liberated territories

in the Dnepropetrovsk region.

The soldiers continue to advance deep into

the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defenses.

"Units of the Center military group continued to advance

into the depths of the enemy's defenses and increased

the area of liberated territories in the Dnipropetrovsk

region," the report said.

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

that the Russian offensive in the Dnipropetrovsk

region is necessary, to create a buffer zone.

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Ministry of Defense of the Russian

Federation: The Ukrainian Armed

Forces lost about 1,350 soldiers

and two tanks during the day

June 9th, 11:55am

(Vesti.ru)

Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (APU) lost

about 1,350 personnel, as well as two tanks, according

to the daily summary of the Russian Defense Ministry.

According to the military department, the enemy lost more

than 145 servicemen, three armoured combat vehicles,

six vehicles and three field artillery pieces in the area

of operations of the North group of forces. Two

ammunition depots were also destroyed.

Fighters of the Zapad group of forces eliminated more than

220 servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, four

armoured combat vehicles and 12 vehicles, as well

as two artillery pieces, the Piranha electronic

warfare station and four ammunition depots.

The soldiers of the "Southern" group of troops managed

to improve their position on the front line. In their area

of operations, the enemy lost.. up to 155 soldiers, an

armoured combat vehicle, two vehicles, plus three

artillery pieces, including a US-made 155 mm

Paladin howitzer, and an ammunition depot.

Units of the Center group of troops increased the area of

liberated territories in the Dnipropetrovsk region, and

also destroyed more than 525 military personnel.

In addition, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost seven armoured

combat vehicles, including a Swedish-made Viking armoured

personnel carrier, nine pickups and six field artillery guns.

Fighters of units of the Vostok group of troops advanced into

the depth of the defense. The Ukrainian army lost up to 205

servicemen, two tanks, three armoured combat vehicles,

six vehicles and three artillery pieces.

The Russian Defense Ministry also reported on the success

of the soldiers of the Dnepr group of troops. They said that

the Russian Armed Forces eliminated up to 100 Ukrainian

militants, four vehicles, two field artillery pieces, an

electronic warfare station and three enemy

ammunition depots.

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Military commander Razin ----- the entry of the

Russian Armed Forces into Dnipropetrovsk

region threatens the APU with a
strong blow

June 9th, 11:18am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian military will continue to advance in the

Dnipropetrovsk region, said military commander

Vladimir Razin on the air of the program

"60 minutes" on "Russia 1".

According to him, the prospect of the further advance

of the Russian Armed Forces is clear. By itself, the

entry of the Russian military into the territory of

the region threatens the Armed Forces of

Ukraine --- with a strong blow.

"So far, this -------- is more of a symbolic crossing of borders.

The incursions occurred in the direction of Novopavlovka,

Orekhovo, Novonikolaevka, and Novosergiyevka. The

enemy's strongholds, are located in the forest belts

surrounding these settlements. Consequently, our

military personnel, while carrying out operations

to destroy the enemy's strongholds, are directly

approaching -- the administrative borders. The

prospect of expanding, and further incursions

into the Dnipropetrovsk region is quite clear.

''Our advance --- on the border of the

Dnipropetrovsk region --- will be
a very serious blow to the

enemy's logistics, in

several directions,"

Razin emphasized.

Earlier, Russian President's Press Secretary, Dmitry

Peskov said that the actions of the Russian Armed

Forces near Dnepropetrovsk ------- are necessary,

among other things, to create a buffer zone...

that is significant for Russia's defense.

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TASS: after blowing up a bridge - in the

South Donets direction, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces blocked themselves

in under fire --- with no way out.

June 9th, 7:26am

(Vesti.ru)

Ukrainian militants blew up a bridge near the village of Komar

in the Southern Donetsk direction, tearing off the only road

for themselves to exit the zone of fire damage. This is

reported by TASS with reference to the Russian

security forces.

It is specified -- that an ultimatum has been issued

to Ukrainian servicemen in this sector of the front.

"The Ukrainian side made another serious mistake by blowing

up the bridge over the Mokry Yaly River, in the vicinity of

Komar. For them, this path was the only one by which

they could get out," TASS notes.

The security forcesres stressed that all other roads

and territories on the front line - are under the

control of the Russian Armed Forces (AF).

On June 4, Russian Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov

said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) attacked

the Crimean Bridge, but there was no damage to the

structure. The Kiev regime continues to attempt

attacks on civilian infrastructure, so Russia

is taking precautions.

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The Russian Armed Forces --- have created

staging grounds for an offensive in the

Sumy and Kharkiv regions

June 9th, 4:08am

(Vesti.ru)

According to military expert Andrey Marochko, Russian

troops created several bridgeheads in the Kharkiv

and Sumy regions of Ukraine, last week.

The situation on the front remains tense,

but the Russian army has the initiative,

the expert noted.

"Russian troops..... have created several bridgeheads, for a

further advance and the formation of a buffer zone. The

enemy is increasingly beginning to move to positional

battles --- focusing its main efforts on maintaining

defensive lines," TASS quotes Marochko

as saying.

Meanwhile ---- the Kremenchuk forests and the Seversk

direction remain difficult combat situations. Russian

troops liberated the settlements of Andreevka,

Alekseevka, Vodolagi and Kondrativka,

in the Sumy region.

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The United States supplied Ukraine with

31 Abrams tanks, 26 of which were

destroyed by the Russian army

June 9th, 1:59am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army destroyed 26 American Abrams tanks

in Ukraine. Thus, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (APU)

still have five such tanks. In total, Ukraine received

31 Abrams tanks from the United States, RIA

Novosti reports.

The first Abrams tank was destroyed by fighters of

the Center group on February 26, 2024 in the

Avdiivka direction.

Abrams is the main battle tank of the United States. Serial

production of the M1 General Abrams tank... began on

February 28, 1980. The tank is named after General

Creighton Abrams ----- who commanded a tank

battalion during World War II and later led

''U.S. Army operations'' in Vietnam.

As head of the General Staff of the US Army, Abrams

personally oversaw the XM1 project to create a tank.

Abrams was upgraded in 2020 to the M1A2 SEP V3 version.

The new Abrams received the Trophy active protection

system, which can intercept projectiles using radar

and destroy them with striking elements.

Meanwhile, Russian fighters captured two M1 Abrams

tanks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Sumy

region of Ukraine.

The Abrams tanks transferred to Ukraine turned out to be

''not quite useful equipment'' for the Ukrainian Armed

Forces at the front, US National Security Adviser

Jake Sullivan said, in December 2024.

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The Russian Armed Forces cut

the logistics of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in the

DPR in two directions

June 8th, 9:13pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops are advancing in the Krasnolimansky and

Krasnoarmeysky directions in the Donetsk People's

Republic( DPR), improving their positions - and

cutting off the logistics of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine (AFU), said the head of the

DPR Denis Pushilin, in his

Telegram channel.

At the same time, the Armed Forces

of Ukraine are pulling up reserves

for these areas.

"We see the progress of our units, we see the improvement

of positions in the Krasnolimansk direction. We see the

enemy's logistics being cut off --- just as happens in

the Krasnoarmeysky direction, where everything

is also quite hot," Pushilin said.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying their best to stay in

the vicinity of Dzerzhinsk (Ukrainian name – Toretsk),

also transferring reinforcements here.

Meanwhile, Russian units continue to conduct urban

battles in Chasovy Yar, and a "hot" situation has

developed in the city, Pushilin concluded.

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Russian stormtroopers dug out

an underground city under the

enemy's nose

by Alexander Sladkov

June 8th, 6:32pm

(Vesti.ru)

In response to the terrorist attacks of the Kiev regime,

the Russian Armed Forces have been carrying out

massive strikes with precision weapons and

drone strikes, against military targets and

military-industrial enterprises in Ukraine

all week.

On Monday night, a powerful blow fell on the port of

Odessa. An Iskander missile system destroyed an

AFU camp at the Novomoskovsk training ground

in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

On Tuesday, Russian missiles and drones destroyed

army depots and a postal terminal where

communications equipment and spare

parts for UAVs were stored in the

Kharkiv region.

In Chernihiv, an electronic warfare production enterprise

was destroyed, and in Odessa, a cement plant was hit,

where the AFU units were located, a warehouse with

communication equipment, and logistics hubs.

On Wednesday, precision strikes were carried out on the

port infrastructure in Odessa, the military transport

hub in Kharkiv, and the fuel terminal in Sumy.

On Friday night --- a new strike on targets in Ukraine. Drone

assembly shops, enterprises for the production and repair

of military equipment, a flight crew training centre, and

weapons depots came under Russian fire.

According to Ukrainian media reports, the military airfield

in Brovary near Kiev, the headquarters of the border unit

in Lutsk, and in Ternopil – an underground ammunition

depot, where, presumably, Western-made long-range

missiles were stored.

On Saturday night, explosions from Russian massive strikes

also thundered in several regions of Ukraine at once. The

most powerful arrival is on targets in Kharkiv: military

infrastructure, armament depots, and factories for

the production and repair of military equipment.

Painful blows were inflicted on the Dnepropress plant

in Dnepropetrovsk.. and on the Mechanical Plant in

Pavlograd. At the same time, Russian troops do

not reduce the pace of their offensive on

the ground.

In the Sumy region, we are increasing the buffer zone –

Andreevka and Kondratovka --- have come under

Russian control --- in the Donetsk People's

Republic, the settlements of Fedorovka

and Redkodub were liberated.

And today, units of the Southern Group of Troops liberated

another settlement – Zarya- during active hostilities, and

units of the 90th tank Division of the Center group

reached the western border of the DPR today,

and continue to develop an offensive in the

territory of the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Kharkiv direction, near Volchansk, Liptsy. This is the front line.

The assault team lives deep underground, they have a whole

city here. The guest room is simple, but the stormtroopers'

dwellings are more complicated ---- each room has two

loopholes, clever defenses. Here, assault, like work,

is commonplace.

"The first assault was, of course, at first, when we went there,

you can see enough of it, of course, there are things all lying

around, there are a lot of grenade launchers, but somehow

calm, but when it started, that's all, we didn't even feel

any fear or pain, when everyone was injured, when

we were 120 there were flights, drones dropped

grenades, everything was thrown off, about

a dozen pieces were thrown off near me,

probably," says Denis, a soldier of the

assault squad of the 128th brigade

of the 44th corps of the Sever

group, with the call sign

Tichy --- about his

first assault.

"Come on, I'll show you what we have. We are now --- deep

underground. At the moment, not two, not three, or even

four metres. Here I have stored, installations of ATGMs,

specially made, in some places - mines are different in

order to refresh -- on site. Responsibility of the front.

We've emergency exits, additional emergency exits.

From above they are completely camouflaged. But

they have….. We're going up. They've disguised

absolutely everything there, a sheet on top.

And personally, the guys passed by, tried

to find their own exits. It's difficult! In

each direction, regardless of where

we will be ---- I have a separate

BC located,"

Dmitry, the commander of the assault detachment

of the 128th brigade of the 44th corps of the

North group, with the call sign Veter,

conducts a tour

"The brigade commander says specifically -- how to help you.

My God, what's there to ask for? This is a very good sign.

Not that I need this, this, this.. but --- something like

everything, is already there. That's the question.

Of course, something else is needed, at least

in terms of security, I will say frankly:

security - has become an order of

magnitude higher, right on the

order of magnitude,"

adds Veter.

"We have traps. I won't show them all. I'll show the ones I

think are worth showing. We've already disarmed them.

We've unscrewed everything. The shot, the opening of

the door, all of it triggers, and accordingly, there are

three MON mines. MON-50 is no joke... These are

standard traps. They're specifically placed - at

the main entrance. If you come here, there's

a door. It's a good door.

"This is a false floor, and if you step on it, you'll fall through.

It's seven metres down. Hello! Even if we were to storm

these rooms, it would be very difficult," explains the

squad leader.

"The most interesting thing is that I don't hear any moves there,

it's purely normal Russian speech, and when they are already

wedged into close combat, shooting starts -- there is a

checkmate on the other side -- and they understand

that they need to roll back, but, as often happens,

they are not even allowed to roll back. In what

way? They have their own..... let's say --

nationalists, who set the task. Guys

roll back, it means that everything

will not be quite right for you,"

says Veter.

In the neighbouring Ukrainian region of Sumy, enemy positions

are being stormed by paratroopers of the 83rd brigade of the

Russian Airborne Forces. They advance with success,

take prisoners.

"I'm lying down further. Boom-bam! I'm lying... the machine gun is

not near me, I put the machine gun, everything... I'm lying. They

shot over the top and threw the grenade back into the dugout.

"Come out unarmed, you'll be alive!" I raised my hands and

walked out. Many thanks for the humanity that I got from

people, not from animals", - thanks the prisoner of

war Nikolay.

The slightest danger --- and the underground

city of stormtroopers goes on the defensive.

"FPV. It's hovering over us, now it's going to fly, and it's going to

fly away. They've fallen here a couple of times. What's the use?

They fell. Two, three, ten more will arrive. They'll have to work

hard to find us. As soon as the FPV arrives, I have coffee time.

I drink coffee from closed positions!.. The city! Really…

I learned quickly where," says Veter.

The assault troops go on combat missions for a day or two, and

then they come back here, as they say, home, underground.

"I can accommodate 550 people here. We have no problems with

this here. You can stay here for years. Here all the infrastructure

is raised, everything is generally good here... We work in the

underground city. Despite the fact that we are performing

combat missions. There is time – we still spend them...

The work is hard.... We look like miners in some

places. Nothing is impossible. Right? I'll

explain it in simple language and here's

how it works for us. They made a city

under the enemy's nose. Buried.

''The enemy -- doesn't know about us. Chaotically just throws

shells everywhere, birds arrive. Anything is circling us and

-- they don't even know we're here. And this is the key to

survival. That is, my fighters are alive, the whole unit.

And I can perform combat missions… Here is our

128th brigade, the assault squad. Here are our

comrades who died during a special military

operation. I lost 18 guys in a year. 18 of my

best stormtroopers: officers, soldiers -

they are always with us in the ranks.

Officers go to the assault because

we live as one big family," says

Dmitry Veter, commander of

the assault detachment of

the 128th brigade of the

44th corps.... of the

North group.

We travel along the front line both on foot and by car. This is

----- a hard-to-reach area. To be honest, it is considered that

there are solid fields here. Kharkiv region has such forests.

Just impassable, just impassable. And these are the roads.

Just sitting here and driving - is already a risky business,

such a cover is not at all suitable for NATO equipment.

If you want to experience something "jeeperish" - go

to the 128th brigade. To the assault squad.

Several hours can be spent, in order to get along such

roads from our advanced positions to the Russian

border. Belgorod region.

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Guards Corporal Vorobyov: The Ukrainian

Armed Forces.... did not expect the

offensive of the Russian Armed

Forces on Dnepropetrovsk

June 8th, 6:32pm

(Vesti.ru)

Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) were not

ready for the offensive of Russian troops on the

border with the Donetsk People's Republic.

This was announced on the air of the Rossiya TV

channel by Lance corporal Dmitry Vorobyov,

who is part of the regiment storming the

Dnipropetrovsk region.

The fighter said that the main obstacle when crossing

the border was tank ditches and barbed wire, which

the enemy wound up three rows high. To cross it,

they used their own bulletproof vests, which

were thrown on top of the barrier.

Vorobyov noted that the offensive was decided to be

carried out during bad weather... so the Ukrainian

military could not use a large number of drones.

"[We advanced] both on vehicles and on foot. There are

moments where you can drive - plus moments where

you need to walk. [When they stormed], there were

few of them... and then they started to pull up,

pickups came. They didn't expect us [to

attack]," the soldier said.

For the first time - units of the Russian Armed Forces

crossed the border of the Dnipropetrovsk region on

the morning of May 20, 2025. Due to the large

amount of open terrain, Russian fighters

used motorcycles for the offensive.

____________________________

Medvedchuk spoke about -------

Zelensky's off-scale cynicism

by Mikhail Mironov

June 7th, 10:28pm

(Gazeta.ru)

The Kiev authorities are cynical, refusing the return of the
bodies of dead Ukrainian soldiers in an attempt to hide
the losses - and not pay the families of the victims.

This opinion - was expressed by the head of the Other

Ukraine movement, Viktor Medvedchuk in his column.

"The Kiev criminal regime, as always, does not want to

recognize reality. Russia expresses its readiness to

hand over 6,000 bodies of the victims. Zelensky's

gang is playing a vile game," he said.

Medvedchuk called Zelensky a "bloody clown", and said

that he did not want to see the dead soldiers, whom
he sent to die at the front.

The exchange of prisoners of war and the transfer of bodies

agreed between Russia and Ukraine - were unexpectedly

disrupted - by the Ukrainian side. Russian Presidential

aide Vladimir Medinsky confirmed that the exchange

procedure did not take place ---- due to the non-

appearance of the Ukrainian delegation ----

without prior notification or explanation.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry commented on

the delay in Ukraine's exchange of the bodies of

soldiers ...and prisoners of war.

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Fitting a shell: how much ammunition
Europe produces for the Armed
Forces of Ukraine

by Dmitry Kornev

& Yulia Leonova

June 7th, 10:01pm

(Izvestia.ru)

NATO countries have begun to establish joint production of

shells with Ukraine - to build new factories on its territory

and .....reconstruct old ones. In particular, the Czech

Republic - has started the final stage of launching

a production line of artillery shells and Belgium

has signed an agreement with Kiev --- on

cooperation --- in the production of

Soviet-calibre ammunition.

Who, what and in what volumes
produces in the shell industry

in the interests of the Armed
Forces of Ukraine - in the

material "Izvestia".

Czech production in Ukraine

Czechoslovak Group (CSG), a Czech industrial holding, has

started the final stage of launching a production line for

155-mm artillery shells in Ukraine. They will produce

shells of all major calibres ---------- several types of

155-mm, 105-mm high-explosive fragmentation,

120-mm tank shells. This year it is planned to

produce 100 thousand shells and from 2026

...to produce 300 thousand a year.

It is stated that the company is located "in a zone

with a low risk of missile strikes." However,

for Russian missiles and drones, this is an

absolutely legitimate target, so ------- it is

unclear how long it will remain intact.

In other words: how realistic are the

West's recent defense initiatives?

It was decided to treat chronic problems with money

Not only the Czech Republic decided to start restoring

its own and building a new Ukrainian shell industry,

but also the UK, Slovakia, Poland, France and

other countries. According to data for 2025,

NATO and its members ---- are actively

increasing production, focusing on

key calibres, such as 155 mm, to

meet... the growing needs of

Ukraine and prepare shells

for their own needs.

NATO's main calibre

155 mm is the calibre of all major NATO howitzers, in

particular the French CAESAR and the German

PzH2000. They are now used by Ukraine to

shoot at a distance of up to 40 km, so

these shells are needed, most of all.

Other calibres, such as 105 mm or 120 mm, are less

common. They are needed for artillery and tanks.

These shells are mostly high-explosive, which

makes them relatively inexpensive products

for destroying manpower and equipment

with the help of an explosion

and fragments.

The cost of tank shells — cumulative and subcalibre -

is noticeably higher. The most expensive ones are

homing projectiles, but it is extremely difficult

and almost impossible to increase their

production due to their cost and

high technology.

How many shells does Ukraine need per year

Ukraine claims that the Armed Forces of Ukraine need up to

7,000 shells per day to conduct effective defensive battles.

This means that their demand is 2.5 million shells a year.

At the same time, Ukraine itself does not produce such

a large number of shells -- even close. After all, this

requires industrial equipment, conveyor production,

metalworking and work with large volumes of

explosive materials. It turns out that now

the APU has all hope --- for Europe.

The supply of shells has increased significantly since 2022.

For example, in 2024, France sent 30 thousand 155 mm

shells to Ukraine, and this year it promises to increase

their number to 80 thousand.

The UK delivered 140,000 rounds of ammunition in the first

months of this year and plans to continue deliveries. And

the total amount of money from NATO has already

exceeded $126 billion since the beginning of

hostilities — this includes ammunition. Kiev

also plans to receive 2.5 million drones

from the West this year.

Which countries are ready to supply ammunition to Ukraine

In addition to the major powers ----- there are other NATO

countries that are ready to engage in the shell industry.

Thus, the Ukroboronprom concern recently concluded

an agreement with the Belgian company KNDS on

cooperation in the production of Soviet-calibre

ammunition. In particular, 30-mm shells for

BMP-2 automatic cannons. Here, we are

also talking not just about purchasing

finished products, but also about

deploying production on the

territory of Ukraine.

Next, Romania increases the production of 120-mm

ammunition -- for tanks and conventional 155-mm

artillery shells. Joint production of ammunition

with the US... is also expanding.

Romania is planned to become a strategic manufacturing

hub on the eastern flank of NATO. And, of course, no one

rules out possible supplies from here to Ukraine. Thus,

they move production closer to the consumer — after

all, it is in the east that NATO expects and in every

possible way predicts: a likely clash with Russia.

In addition, some countries sell Ukraine shells from their own

stocks. For example, Turkish companies are ready to follow

this path. They offer to supply mines for mortars, 122-mm

ammunition for MLRS "Grad" and 155-mm shells. This

is in addition to cartridges of various calibres.... for

small arms.

In general, the countries of the North Atlantic Alliance satisfy

the shell hunger of Ukraine in all possible ways. However,

on June 5, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that

in three months, Russia produces the same amount of

ammunition .....as all NATO countries, in one year.

And if this is the case, it is unclear how they will meet the

needs of Kiev. There are two ways: either to satisfy or

reduce appetites. And the second one - is easier

to implement.

Rheinmetall plants in Ukraine

Earlier, Izvestia wrote..... that the Ukrainian state concern

Ukroboronprom and the German corporation Rheinmetall

signed a memorandum on the creation of another joint

venture in the country - already the third in a row. It

is assumed that starting from 2026, it will be

engaged in the production of 155-mm

artillery shells at a rate of 150

thousand units annually.

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A military expert spoke about: the

imminent problems of Ukraine's

military-industrial complex

by Mikhail Mironov

June 7th, 9:38pm

(Gazeta.ru)

After the strikes of the Russian army, the Ukrainian military-

industrial complex may soon cease to exist. This opinion

was expressed by military expert, Vladimir Popov, in

an interview with MK.

He noted that strikes on the territory of Ukraine on the night of

June 7 hit many objects of the enemy's military infrastructure.

It is known that Russian strikes destroyed platforms for jet

drones and hit the radar station for tracking and targeting

the Neptune missile system in the Odessa region.

"There are not many industrial facilities left in Ukraine.

The identified enterprises that provide aviation,

armoured vehicles, or work with radio

stations, will be attacked," he said.

In addition to the shelling of enemy enterprises, the Russian

Armed Forces continue to advance in several directions of

the front at once. Military expert Andrey Marochko noted

that the pace of the Russian offensive in the Sumy

region, is impressive.

The military expert also said, that the Russian military took

control of a section of the highway during the fighting near

Yunakovka in the Sumy region of Ukraine, which prevents

the Ukrainian armed forces ---- from regaining their

lost positions.

Earlier, a military expert spoke about the panic

in the United States ---- after the Ukrainian

attack on Russian airfields.

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Medvedchuk commented on the situation

with the disruption of the exchange of

bodies of fighters by Ukraine

by Lyudmila Mitrokhina

June 7th, 7:22pm

(Komsomolskaya Pravda)

TO SHARE

The head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, does not

need mute witnesses to his atrocities. That is why

Ukraine disrupted the exchange of bodies of

dead soldiers, which was supposed to
take place on June 7, 2025.

This --- was announced by the chairman of the Council

of the movement "Other Ukraine", Viktor Medvedchuk.

"The bodies... of the fallen soldiers of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine are mute witnesses of Zelensky's criminal

policy, the genocide of the Ukrainian people, and

the real attitude of his gang - to the fallen and

their families," the politician wrote, in an

author's column on the website.

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Prisoners of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

who are in Russia for the fourth year,

have declared --- that they have

lost hope for an exchange

June 7th, 6:38pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Captured soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU),

who surrendered to the Russian side in Mariupol during

the liberation of the Azovstal plant in 2022, Alexey

Boshin and Vahan Masinyan, said on June 7

that they have almost lost hope... of an

exchange and returning home.

They noted that the Russian side treats them very well

in captivity. There are no complaints about medical

care, and very good food is also organized.

"They treat us very well here. I thought it would be worse,

but it wasn't what we thought. The attitude towards us

is much better. Naturally, we want to go home, we

want to return, but we see that our government

does not want to take us away at all,"

Boshin said.

According to Masiyan, they were captured when

they were surrounded in the Mariupol pocket.

"When it was all over, we had to surrender at the Azovmash

factory. The command planned a breakthrough, but it did

not work out. They said, 'It's every man for himself.

Whoever wants to go on, go ahead, and whoever

doesn't want to, they can surrender,'" said

the Ukrainian prisoner.

At the same time, his colleague added, the commanders

promised that if someone decided to surrender, the

Ukrainian side would take them home during the

first exchange.

"But, as you can see, this is not the first time. We've been here

for four years, to be precise, and it's the 1150th day. We were

told that we would be here for about three months at most,

and that we would be exchanged. We thought it might be

because we're from Mariupol. Our country - simply does

not want to take us back, and that's it. We understand,

that we were like cheese in a mousetrap, so to speak.

They handed us over just so we could be used as a

bargaining chip. No one needs us," Boshin said.

Masisyan added that he is "not strong in politics" and cannot

explain this decision of the Ukrainian authorities. But he still

doesn't lose faith that he'll ever get home. The prisoner said

that he wants Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to

change his decision not to exchange prisoners of war,

and the exchange would take place.

"We hope, of course, we ask our relatives to ask our

government. And, so to speak, in all instances, we

asked to be exchanged faster and taken away.

At least we did something," he said.

Russia is ready to exchange prisoners and bodies

of soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

What is known: they plan to return more

than 6 thousand dead... to Ukraine.

Earlier in the day, Russian presidential aide, Vladimir

Medinsky said that the Ukrainian side unexpectedly

postponed indefinitely the reception of the bodies

of dead soldiers and the exchange of prisoners

of war. He also called on Ukraine to comply

with the agreed schedule and fulfill all the

agreements that were reached -- at the

2nd round of negotiations in Istanbul.

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Colonel-General Alexander

Fomin said that Russia had sent a proposal to Ukraine in

advance to transfer the bodies of dead servicemen

and was ready to start implementing the

agreements, this week.

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Developer of the UAV "Upyr":

In Ukraine, they are afraid -
of the US plans - to push
Ukraine... out of the
world agenda

by Nikita Khromin (night line editor)

June 6th, 11:05pm

(Lenta.ru)

Europe wants to continue helping Ukraine, but the

United States is opposed to this --- and will do

everything possible -- to push Ukraine out

of the global agenda to the periphery.

This opinion was shared in the Telegram channel

by the deputy of the Verkhovna Rada,

Alexander Dubinsky.

He explained that, at the NATO summit, Europe intends

to justify the increase in defense spending --- by the

"Russian threat" --- in order to then send part of

the funds to help Kiev. "But the United States

---- is against such wording in the final

document," the politician wrote.

Now.... Washington needs the Ukrainian crisis to be

perceived as a regional conflict. Then - the United

States will be able to stop global participation in

it, while not suffering any reputational losses,

the deputy believes.

Earlier, Dubinsky admitted that the quarrel between

US leader Donald Trump and the entrepreneur Elon

Musk.... will turn into negative consequences for

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.

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The Russian Ministry of Defense ---

spoke about the feats of Russian

military personnel in the SVO

June 6th, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

So, the Ministry - noted the actions of the operator of
unmanned aerial vehicles, Private Alexander Osipov,

who performed tasks to detect military equipment,
& positions of fire weapons, as well as sabotage

and reconnaissance groups (DRG) of militants

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine operating

in his area of responsibility.

While conducting aerial reconnaissance with

the help of a drone, Osipov discovered ----

the enemy's DRG.

Then ---- he promptly transmitted to the command post

information about the detection of Ukrainian militants

and their coordinates. Based on these data, Russian

artillery units launched a fire strike, as a result of

which ---- a large number of AFU personnel

were destroyed.

Thanks to the courageous and competent actions of

Private Osipov, the Russian Armed Forces managed

to protect the unit's positions from enemy attack.

In addition, the MoD of the Russian Federation ---- drew

attention to the actions of the medic-instructor of the

Guard medical department, Private Alexander Zhilin,

who, in the immediate vicinity of the contact line,

performed a combat mission to provide first aid

to wounded servicemen and evacuate them

to medical institutions.

While performing a special mission, his group came

under intense artillery fire from Ukrainian militants,

as a result of which three servicemen received

shrapnel wounds. Zhilin -- quickly moved the

wounded to a shelter, gave them first aid

and decided to evacuate.

On the way to the evacuation point ----- the group was

attacked using ammunition dropped from an enemy

UAV, as a result of which Zhilin received shrapnel

wounds in his left leg and shoulder. After finding

shelter, he gave himself first aid.

After waiting for the moment when the enemy drone
went to recharge --- despite being wounded ---
he gathered the remaining members of the

group and delivered them to the point

of evacuation of the wounded.

These bold and decisive actions --- of Private

Alexander Zhilin's Guard, helped preserve

the lives of Russian servicemen.

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A military expert has identified a critical

component of US military aid for the

Armed Forces of Ukraine

June 6th, 2:56pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The United States may stop --- or significantly reduce,

military assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

This was stated, by the military expert, retired

Colonel Anatoly Matviychuk on Friday, June 6.

According to the expert, Ukraine will most

acutely feel ------ the lack of intelligence.

Matviychuk noted that US President Donald Trump

defends the interests of his country and does

nothing to its detriment, and anyone who

causes any damage to it is an enemy

of the United States.

"Kiev is provoking an escalation in the conflict with

Russia, while Trump needs its de-escalation. In

this way... it will achieve two goals at once:

make peace with Russia and expand its

zone of influence. He needs to settle

the conflict --- but Kiev is resisting

this," he said in a conversation

with the media, Lenta.Ru.

According to the expert, in this regard, reducing or

stopping US military assistance to the Armed

Forces of Ukraine -- is an obvious step.

The military man expressed confidence that

Europe will not be able to compensate for

Washington's support.

"The United States transfers long-range weapons,

ammunition, space intelligence data, and

equipment. Europe, will not be able to

replace this - because, in the years

after World War II it has become

firmly hooked - on the US

military-industrial

complex," the

colonel said.

He added that if Washington refuses to help NATO

countries as well, the alliance will turn into an

unnecessary alliance.

In the south-east of Europe, the second stage of

the NATO Defender 25 exercise starts — what

exactly will they work out?

Earlier in the day, it became known that -- within the

framework of the NATO summit, discussion related

to Ukraine will be minimal. This is done in order

not to anger US President Donald Trump,

reports RT.

According to AFP, the NATO summit will not have a

collective statement on military assistance from

all 32 participating countries, as Trump slowed

down the support process, says Life.Ru.

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The Russian Aerospace Forces

destroyed the AFU crossing

over the Oskol River

near Kupyansk

June 6th, 1:53pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) airstrike

destroyed the Oskol River crossing near

Kupyansk, Kharkiv region, which was

actively used by Ukrainian militants.

This was reported on June 6 by the Ministry

of Defense of the Russian Federation.

As a result of the strike made by aircraft, a critical

destruction of the ferry, which is actively used by

the enemy for military purposes, was recorded

by means of objective control, the

ministry added.

Earlier in the day.... the Defense Ministry showed

footage of the destruction of a field ammunition

storage facility of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

During their reconnaissance operation.... Russian

servicemen discovered a disguised field storage

point for enemy shells and destroyed it with the

help of Krasnopol artillery ammunition.

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Expert Naumov: Kiev's antics.. will not

affect the situation on the battlefield

June 6th, 12:17pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Kiev regime's actions, such as attacks on

Russian airfields and railway infrastructure,

will not affect the course of military

operations on the front lines.

This opinion was expressed by Alexey Naumov --- an

expert at the Russian International Affairs Council,

on the 60 Minutes program on Russia 1 TV channel.

The expert noted that the current actions on the

front --- are aimed at exhausting the enemy, and

Russia has an advantage in this situation

because we have more soldiers,

weapons, and ammunition,

the expert said.

"Ukraine's actions --- whether they are terrorist

attacks on Russian railways or drone attacks,

do not have a significant impact on the

battlefield," Naumov said.

By launching terrorist attacks on Russia, Kiev shot

itself in the foot.. and reduced the likelihood of
US support, the expert concluded.

On June 4th, Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, said

during a speech at a cabinet meeting that the Kiev

regime........ is gradually degenerating - into a

terrorist organization.

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Military commander Razin --- the liberation of

Fedorovka.. opened the way to an important

node of defense of Ukraine's Armed Forces

June 6th, 11:57am

(Vesti.ru)

After liberating the village of Fedorovka in the DPR,

Russian troops approached an important defense

hub of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, consisting

of three settlements. This was stated on the

air of the program "60 minutes" on the TV

channel "Russia 1" by the military

correspondent, Vladimir Razin.

He noted: that the front is

moving daily.

"Today --- in the Donetsk People's Republic,

Fedorovka was liberated, and from it we

are approaching.... a rather important

enemy defense hub ...which consists

of three settlements. Poddubnaya,

Mirnaya and Komar are localities

on the Zaporizhia highway, and

lead to the Dnipropetrovsk

region," Razin said.

The military commander added, that the

distance from Fedorovka to the border

of the Dnipropetrovsk region is about

8 kilometres.

The settlement of Fedorovka in the DPR was taken

under the Russian army's control, today, June

6. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian

Federation noted that the liberation of

the village occurred --- as a result of

the active actions.. of the fighters

of the "Eastern" group of troops.

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Losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

for a week amounted to more than

10 thousand military personnel

June 6th, 10:51am

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 10,045

servicemen during the fighting over the past

week. This was reported by the Russian

Defense Ministry.

The largest losses were recorded in the area of

responsibility of the Russian group "Center" –

over 3,435 military personnel.

Last night the commander of the special forces

"Akhmat", deputy head of the main military-

political department of the Ministry of

Defense of the Russian Federation --

Lt General Apty Alaudinov said that

the irretrievable losses of Ukraine

----- during the special military

operation to date, exceeds

a million people.

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Russian Armed Forces liberated

7 settlements in a week

June 6th, 10:41am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces liberated 7 settlements

in the special operation zone, the Defense

Ministry said.

According to the ministry, three settlements are

located in the DPR, and four in the Sumy region.

"During the week, units of the North group of troops

--- liberated the settlements of Alekseyevka,

Andreevka, Vodolagi and Kondratovka, in

the Sumy region in offensive operations.

''As a result of the decisive actions of the units of
the group of forces "West" - the settlement of

Redkodub of the Donetsk People's Republic

was liberated.''

''Over the past week - units of the Vostok group of

troops as a result of active operations liberated

the settlements of Novopol and Fedorovka of

the Donetsk People's Republic," the

Defense Ministry said.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry told the

details of the liberation of the village of

Redkodub - in the DPR.

The Russian Defense Minister, Andrey Belousov,

congratulated the soldiers and the command

of the 283rd motorized rifle Regiment,

on the successful completion

of the combat mission.

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The Russian Federation, in response to

the terrorist attacks by Kiev, at night

--- launched a massive strike on

military facilities

June 6th, 10:28am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops responded to the terrorist attacks

by Kiev ---- with a massive strike last night on
Ukrainian military facilities, the Russian

Defense Ministry said.

Russian high-precision long-range weapons, as well

as drones, hit Ukrainian enterprises that produce

and repair weapons and military equipment,

design bureaus, drone assembly shops, as

well as warehouses with equipment and

weapons of Ukraine's Armed Forces

and flight training centres.

The ministry stressed that all the goals

were achieved... the objects were hit.

Coordinator of the Nikolaev underground resistance

Sergey Lebedev earlier told about the defeat of the

air defense system in the Kiev region, and other

Ukrainian regions as a result of night strikes.

According to him, among the affected targets were

air defense units in the Sumy region, the suburbs

of Lviv, Vinnytsia and Dnepropetrovsk, as well

as objects in Svitlovodsk, Kirovohrad region.

Lebedev added, that ammunition depots in six

regions -- including Kharkiv and Zhytomyr, as

well as fuel and equipment storage facilities

of Ukrainian militants in the Sumy region

were hit.

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The Ukrainian military leaves positions

in one of the last villages in the west

of the DPR

June 6th, 9:11am

(Vesti.ru)

According to Russian law enforcement agencies,

Ukrainian formations began withdrawing from

their positions in Komar village --- located in

the west of the Donetsk People's Republic.

TASS sources report --- significant losses of the

enemy, which forced him to leave his positions.

"The enemy is suffering heavy losses in Komar,

which is why it began to retreat from its

positions," the law enforcement

agencies explained.

As specified, attempts to transfer reserves by

the Ukrainian military were unsuccessful —

a significant part of the reinforcements

was eliminated by Russian airstrikes.

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Head of the Village Council, Zhadanova:

in Russian Porechny - no one survived

the occupation of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine

June 5th, 3:16pm

(RT.ru)

None of the residents of the Kursk village of Russkoye

Porechnoye survived the occupation of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces.

This information was announced by the head of the

Porechensky Village Council of the Sudzhansky

district, Elena Zhadanova.

"Not a single person survived from the village

of Russkoye Porechnoye," TASS quoted her

as saying.

Zhadanova also noted that by the time the Armed Forces

of Ukraine invaded the Kursk region and occupied

settlements in the border area, 92 people

remained on the territory of the

Porechensk Village Council.

In the first months, ten citizens managed to leave.

To date, 24 people... are considered missing.

Earlier, the official representative of the Investigative

Committee of Russia, Svetlana Petrenko, said that

the militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

committed 24 murders of civilians in the

village of Russkoye Porechnoye, in

the Kursk region.

Law enforcement officers are investigating the

revealed murders of Kuryans by AFU militants

in Russky Porechny, and identifying all those

involved in this.

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Military commander Kukushkin: Russian

UAV detachments reach the positions

of Ukrainian Armed Forces in Sumy

June 5th, 12:25pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian fibre-optic drones... are already reaching the

positions of Ukrainian militants in the city of Sumy,

military correspondent Pavel Kukushkin said on

the 60 Minutes program on the Rossiya 1

TV channel.

The journalist noted that the range of our

fibre-optic drones reaches 30 kilometres.

"Our UAV detachments.. are already reaching the positions of

the armed forces directly in Sumy itself, since quite a large

number of settlements were liberated - in a short time,

they came close to Khotena and Pisarevka ----- and

these two settlements, are located 12 kilometres

north of the outskirts of Sumy," Kukushkin said.

Thus, the Russian Armed Forces exert quite serious pressure

on the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Ukrainian militants

were in a situation .....close to panic, the military

commander stressed.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Russian

paratroopers daily destroy dozens of pieces of equipment

and manpower of the Ukrainian army in the Sumy region.

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Defense Ministry: Ukrainian Armed

Forces --- lost about 1.4 thousand

militants... in a day

June 5th, 11:22am

(Vesti.ru)

Losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the special

operation zone over the past day amounted to about 1,400

servicemen, according to the daily summary of the

Russian Defense Ministry.

So, in the Sumy region, the enemy lost more than 180 fighters.

In the area of responsibility of the Zapad group of the

Russian Armed Forces in the Donetsk People's

Republic, the APU lost up to 195 military

personnel, as well as three tanks and

eight ammunition depots, and -- in

the area of responsibility of the

Southern group in the DPR, up

to 240 military personnel.

In addition... in the DPR, the enemy lost up to 500 militants

and a large amount of equipment in the zone of operation

of the Center group of the Russian Armed Forces.

Also, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost about 195 soldiers

in the "East" zone in the DPR and up to 90 militants in

the "Dnepr" group's area of responsibility.... in the

Zaporizhia and Kherson regions.

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MOD: The Russian Armed Forces --- hit the

assembly shops of the AFU attack UAVs,

their storage and launch sites

June 5th, 11am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces (AF) --- hit the assembly shops

of attack drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine( AFU),

and the storage and launch sites of UAVs. This is

stated in the daily summary of the Russian

Defense Ministry.

The ministry pointed out that the strike was carried out

by operational-tactical aircraft, attack UAVs, and

rocket and artillery units of Russian groups.

In addition to the assembly shops of Ukrainian UAVs,

their storage and launch sites, the Russian military

hit ammunition depots of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, points of temporary deployment of

units of the Ukrainian army.... and

foreign mercenaries.

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New unique FPV drone "Zanoza"

June 5th, 9:04am

(Vesti.ru)

A new FPV drone "Splinter", which is capable of hitting

the militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) on

the right bank of the Dnieper, was shown on video.

The video was published by the RIA Novosti news agency.

In the footage, the officer shows a drone of completely

domestic development. According to the serviceman,

it surpasses the existing analogues of the West.

In addition, the new drone can be quickly

unfolded and folded due to its

unique design.

The range of the device is about 12 kilometres in both

directions. The drone is also capable of lifting up to

20 kilograms of load into the air.

Last night the Russian military fired "Geran" drones at

the UAV depot of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, near

Kherson. As a result of the successful destruction

of the target --- multiple secondary detonations

of the affected warehouse occurred.

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Militant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

sentenced to 16 years in prison

for shelling civilians in

the Kursk region

June 5th, 8:41am

(Izvestia.ru)

Serhiy Stokoz, a grenade launcher operator of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU), was sentenced to 16 years in

a penal colony for shelling civilians in the village of

Pogrebki, Kursk region. This was announced on

June 5, by the Investigative Committee of

Russia (IC RF).

According to the ministry, on September 18 last year, the

defendant, armed with an AKS-74U assault rifle and F-1

grenades, illegally entered the territory of Russia, as

part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He set up a

position.. near the village of Pogrebki, in the

Kursk region and opened fire on Russian

servicemen and civilians.

"On November 1st, 2024, as a result of military operations,

Stokoz was captured by Russian servicemen and handed

over to the investigative authorities," the ministry's

Telegram channel says.

Stokoz was found guilty of committing a terrorist act on the
territory of the Kursk region (paragraphs "a" and "b" of

Part 2 of Article 205 of the Criminal Code of the

Russian Federation) --- and sentenced to 16

years of imprisonment, serving the first

three years in prison, and the rest in

a high-security penal colony.

Awaiting punishment: Russia - is ready to involve the US

in the investigation of crimes committed by Ukrainians.

Foreign observers... can ensure the transparency of
all the procedures.

On May 22nd, the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian

Federation reported that the Second Western District

Military Court sentenced Andrei Pasko, a soldier of

the 36th separate marine Brigade of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine -- to 16 years in a high-

security penal colony, for crimes in

the Kursk region.

It is specified that he blocked the settlement,

prevented the evacuation of civilians, and

intimidated them.

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The Ministry of Defense of the Russian

Federation told about the exploits of

Russian servicemen in the

free defense zone

June 4th, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

So, the MoD noted the actions of the guard Sergeant Vadim

Garipov, who performed the task of covering the assault

units of the regiment from the air attack of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU) ...near one of the liberated

settlements. While on combat duty --- he was at

an air observation post --- and came under

heavy artillery fire from the enemy, as

a result of which, he received

shrapnel wounds.

Using the skills of tactical medicine, Garipov provided himself

with the necessary assistance, remained at the post and

..continued to perform the combat mission. Risking his

own life, he reliably closed the airspace from enemy

means of attack - and personally destroyed eight

enemy FPV drones. Thanks to his courageous

and professional actions, it was possible to

prevent losses among the personnel and

equipment of the unit.

In addition, the Russian Defense Ministry drew attention to

the actions of the guard of private Konstantin Perevalov,

who performed the task ----- of maintaining a stable

connection between the division command, and
the advanced positions of Russian gunners.

During the destruction - of long-term fortifications of the

AFU militants, the battery control point was subjected

to artillery fire from the enemy, as a result of which

radio communication was lost.

After that, Perevalov immediately moved to

the roof of the building, to fix the problem.

While setting up the equipment, he found an enemy

reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle in the

sky, which was correcting the artillery fire
of Ukrainian militants.

Quickly finding his bearings in the situation, he used

his personal weapon --- to destroy the FPV drone.

Thanks to his decisive professional actions -

the communication between the command

post -- and the artillery batteries -- was

restored - which allowed the artillery

to effectively hit the enemy targets,

giving support for advancing units.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported on June 4 that the

Russian military liberated the settlements of Redkodub

in the Donetsk People's Republic and Kondratovka in

the Sumy region.

It was noted that military personnel of the Armed Forces

of the Russian Federation in the Sumy region defeated

accumulations of manpower and equipment of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine ----- in the areas of

the settlements of.... Iskriskovshchina,

Petrushevka, Sadki, Yunakovka, as

well as Novaya Sich, Pisarevka,
Khoten, Pavlovka.... and
Veliky Prikol.

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Balitsky: Ukrainian Armed Forces conduct

massive shelling of settlements

in Zaporizhia region

June 4th, 9:48pm

(RT.ru)

Zaporozhye region Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said

that - there is a massive shelling of UAVs of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine in the settlements

of the Zaporozhye region.

"At least five explosions were recorded over Melitopol,

& an attempt was also made to attack an electrical

substation," he wrote in Telegram.

Balitsky said that part of Melitopol, Primorsk,

Energodar and Akimovka were temporarily

without power supply.

Earlier, an emergency power outage occurred in

the Genichesky municipal district of Kherson

region & the nearest areas.. after an attack

by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Putin speaks out: about

meeting with Zelensky

by Alevtina Zapolskaya (editor

of the Former USSR section)

June 4th, 3:26pm

(Lenta.ru)

Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on a

possible meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart

Vladimir Zelensky. He stated this at a meeting

with the government of the country,

broadcast by TASS.

"Who is even negotiating with those who are betting on

terror? With terrorists?" the Russian president said.

He also expressed doubts about providing a

respite for Kiev, which can be used

for rearmament.

In addition, Putin rhetorically questioned the authority of the

current head of the Ukrainian state. "What authority can

the leader of a rotten and corrupt regime have?"

The Russian leader asked, rhetorically.

Last night, the head of the Investigative Committee Alexander

Bastrykin, during a report to the President of Russia, said

that on May 20-25, Russian law enforcement agencies

carried out operational measures - to neutralize the

Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group

(DRG). It happened - in the Bryansk region,

he said.

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The Ministry of Defense -- showed

how the liberation of Redkodub

in the DPR went

June 4th, 12:50pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation published

footage of the liberation of the village of Redkodub in the

Donetsk People's Republic by the military of the 20th

army of the West group of troops.

The ministry noted that the settlement was taken under

control thanks to the actions of the Russian military,

aviation, artillery and attack drones. In the course

of well-coordinated work --- the Russian Armed

Forces suppressed the enemy's firing points

and destroyed its equipment.

In addition, armed Russian assault troops captured the

positions of Ukrainian militants, as well as cleared

houses and buildings from the remnants of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).

The Defense Ministry stressed that the units of the "West"

are gradually knocking out the Ukrainian army from

populated areas.

The release of the Donetsk Redkodub, became known on

June the 4th. Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov

congratulated the personnel and command of the 283rd
motorized rifle Regiment on the liberation of the village.

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Military commander Razin: The Russian

Armed Forces .....are approaching

Yablonovka in the Sumy region

June 4th, 12:08pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops are approaching the village of

Yablonovka, in the Sumy region - military

correspondent Vladimir Razin said on

the 60 Minutes program, on the

Rossiya 1 TV channel.

According to the military commander, a buffer zone

is being formed in the Sumy region - just as

Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"We are approaching Yablonovka. We have liberated

several strongholds around it, in the forest belts,

and, in the near future, fighting will begin for

this locality," Razin said.

Today, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that

the Russian military took control of another

settlement in the Sumy region –

Kondratovka.

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Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation:

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than

1,470 servicemen during the day

June 4th, 11:58am

(Vesti.ru)

Losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the

area of a special military operation over the past

day amounted to more than 1,470 soldiers.

This was reported by the Russian

Defense Ministry.

The enemy army lost the most troops in the zone

of operation of the Russian group of forces

"Center" – 520 people.

Last night the Russian Defense Ministry reported

losses of the Ukrainian army in the amount of

1,480 people.

In total, since the beginning of the special operation, the

Russian armed forces have destroyed more than 660

aircraft, 283 helicopters, and more than 61,000

UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Russia to put a satellite network

in space .....to control drones

June 4th, 7:16am

(Prensa Latina)

The general director of the Roscosmos space corporation,

Dmitri Bakanov, announced today in Nizhny Novgorod,

that Russia will deploy more than 100 satellites
to control drones from space.

''Deployment of a satellite network to control 102 + 1

spacecraft'', indicates the slide Bakanov exhibited

...at the presentation of the national space

exploration project -- at the conference

entitled Digital Industry of Industrial

Russia.... which has been taking

place since June 2nd --- in the

aforementioned Russian city.

The national space project also includes the launch of

886 Rassvet broadband Internet satellites and 114

terrestrial remote sensing devices, said the

general director of Roscosmos.

''Among the key events that will take place in the context

of the implementation of the national project ---- the

Communications and Earth Observation section

foresees the creation of a low orbit group by

launching 886 spacecraft'', Bakanov's

presentation highlighted.

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Russia --- considers NATO

maneuvers in the Baltic

as dangerous

June 4th, 6:11am

(Prensa Latina)

The Baltops 2025 naval maneuvers of the North Atlantic

Treaty Organization (OTAN) in the Baltic Sea are part

of the preparations for a war against Russia, vice

Chancellor, Aleksander Grushko, said today.

''We consider that NATO's military activity -- is part of the

preparations - for a military confrontation with Russia.

If we look at the orientation, its design, the structure

of the forces, its quality, the tasks formulated for

these maneuvers, this - is a fight against an

enemy like Russia”, the diplomat noted.

Naval maneuvers by NATO forces Baltops 2025
began on June 3. These exercises, though
smaller, have been carried out in the

Baltic Sea every year since 1972.

On May 27, the Baltic Fleet of the Russian Navy reported

that it had begun base defense maneuvers -- with the

participation of part of the Northern Fleet forces,

and the support of aviation of the Aerospace

Forces -- and the military districts of
Moscow and Leningrad.

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Military expert Kiselyov: explosions

in the port of Odessa resembled

a volcanic eruption

June 4th, 2:02am

(Vesti.ru)

Explosions from rocket attacks on the ports of Odessa,

Reni and Ilyichevsk, where weapons, ammunition and

fuel supplied to Ukraine by Western countries were

unloaded and stored, resembled a volcanic

eruption, said military expert

Vitaly Kiselyov.

The West supplies these ports with weapons... for the

Armed Forces of Ukraine( APU), as well as exports

Ukrainian grain - through these ports.

"According to the partisans, the ports of Odessa, Ilyichevsk

and Reni were burning like a volcano. Russian "Geraniums"

hit exactly the warehouses with ammunition and fuel and

lubricants. There is an endless stream of cargo boats.

Grain is exported from Ukraine, and weapons and

everything else are imported there. A huge

amount of rolling stock," TASS quoted

Kiselyov as saying.

In Odessa and other cities of Ukraine, an air

alert was declared - explosions were heard.

Meanwhile, the supply of Western weapons to Ukraine

by sea, may be reduced, after a missile strike on a

container ship in Odessa, Military Watch

Magazine notes.

The head of the Duma's Defense Committee,

Andrey Kartapolov, said that Kiev will lose

Sumy, Dnepropetrovsk and Odessa, if it

refuses a diplomatic solution to

the conflict.

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The Russian Defense Ministry told about

the exploits of the Russian military
in the special operation zone

June 3rd, 10pm

(Izvestia.ru)

So, the MoD noted the actions of the senior operator of the

calculation of attack unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),

Private Stanislav Nakov ------ who conducted aerial

reconnaissance of the area.. in order to search

for and destroy ---- strongholds, weapons and

military equipment of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine ---- in an important direction of

the offensive of Russian troops.

While flying over the adjacent forest area, he discovered a

communication station and an enemy stronghold with

equipped firing positions where Ukrainian militants

were located.

After radioing the discovery to his higher command -- Nakov

received orders to destroy the enemy position, after which

he successfully hit the enemy communications centre

with an FPV drone. Then the private prepared the

second attack UAV for departure and sent it
to the stronghold.

Thanks to Nakov's bold and professional actions, the enemy's

communications station and stronghold with Ukrainian

militants were destroyed, which contributed to the

advance of Russian troops in this direction.

In addition, the Russian Defense Ministry drew attention to the

actions of the guard of Private Ivan Grents, who acted in the

calculation of the Grad multiple launch rocket system

(MLRS) combat vehicle.

After receiving the task of destroying the AFU mortar crew,

which hindered the actions of Russian assault troops, the

crew quickly took up positions ----- and waited for target
designation from air reconnaissance. Having received

the coordinates, Grenz quickly aimed MLRS --- and

began to defeat the enemy.... with rocket

artillery fire.

During the task --- he visually detected an approaching FPV

drone of Ukrainian militants. After that, the private quickly

took a convenient firing position --- and destroyed the

enemy drone - with aimed shots from his personal

weapon and continued performing the combat

mission. Thanks to the competent, accurate

actions of the guards of Private Grenz, the

Ukrainian armed forces..... suffered

significant losses, in equipment

and personnel, which allowed

the Russian military to take

up new positions.

Earlier on June 3rd, the Ministry of Defense reported that the

calculation of the 152-millimetre towed gun "Hyacinth-B" of

the Warsaw Artillery brigade of the 1st Guards Tank Army

of the group of forces "West" destroyed the AFU control

point in the special operation zone. It was specified

that the target was located...... at a distance of

more than 20 km.

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"Terrorist attack on the wedding anniversary":

the wife of the organizer of Operation Web,

might not know about her husband's plan

by Alexander Kondratiev

June 3rd, 8:22pm

(Gazeta.ru)

The wife of the alleged organizer of the attacks on

Russian airfields, shortly before the attack, told

friends about the upcoming move and stopped

recording clients for tattoo sessions.

However, she might not know what

her husband... was planning.

Speaking about the attacks on June 1, Dmitry

Medvedev in his Telegram post called for

remembering the continuation of the

offensive of the Russian Armed

Forces and said that the

enemies ---- will be

exterminated.

On June 2nd, 37-year — old Artem Timofeev, a former

Kiev DJ, who received Russian citizenship and lived

in Chelyabinsk with his wife Ekaterina, was put on

the wanted list on suspicion of involvement in the

attack on Russian airfields. The couple.... left

Russia for Kazakhstan, a few days before

Operation Web.

RIA Novosti journalists found an apartment in

Chelyabinsk, where he lived a week ago.

On June 3, the Baza Telegram channel reported that

on the day of the mass attack on Russian military

airfields Timofeev and his wife celebrated their

ninth wedding anniversary, which took place

in Kiev in 2016.

Where exactly the celebration took place on June 1,

the publication does not indicate — but it makes it
clear, that it is outside of Russia.

Ekaterina and Artem were born in Ukraine. Kateryna's

mother and her younger brother --- still live in Kiev.

According to the channel -- investigators have already

questioned Timofeev's relatives living in Chelyabinsk

region. In addition, several more of his cars are

being searched.

Baza also reports - that Timofeev informed his wife

about the likely departure a few weeks before the

attack. At the same time... she might not know

what exactly - Artyom is involved in. Sources

of the channel reported that, shortly before

the attack on the airfields, Ekaterina, who

worked as a tattoo artist --- stopped

recording clients for sessions ---

and told her friends about her

coming move to another city.

On May 28th, she posted photos of a trip with a cat on a

minibus or bus on her channel. Timofeeva wrote that

she was going to Astana and planned to stay in a

hotel.... and then fly away by plane. After the

attack, all photos, posts and the channel

itself - were deleted.

Artem in October 2024 opened an individual

entrepreneur for cargo transportation and

two months later purchased several cars,

which were later secretly transported

with drones.

According to preliminary data, several drivers were

hired to carry out the attacks, allegedly to deliver

container houses --- from Chelyabinsk to other

regions of Russia. But --- instead of houses,

wooden containers...... with small drones

inside were placed in the back of trucks.

At a certain point, the lid of the container was

remotely opened and the drones rushed to

the target.

On Sunday, June 1st, the Russian Defense Ministry

reported on a series of terrorist attacks from

Ukraine using FPV drones. Airfields in the

Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Ryazan
and Amur regions were attacked.

According to the ministry, the fires were eliminated,

and there were no casualties among the staff. This

was the first time such attacks were carried out

....so far from the front line.

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RIA Novosti: The Ukrainian Armed Forces

are leaving their positions in the Sumy

region under the onslaught of the

Russian Armed Forces

June 3rd, 7:25pm

(RT.ru)

Ukrainian army units are losing ground in the Sumy

region under the onslaught of Russian troops. This

was stated by the commander of the assault
group of the 155th Marine Brigade of the
Pacific Fleet with the call sign Jadi.

According to him, the fighting is taking place.. in the

forest plantations behind the village of Alekseevka.

The AFU fighters, as he noted, were well

entrenched, including making concrete

support posts.

"As soon as we got closer, they were offered to
surrender. In response, they only fired back -

so they had to be neutralized... Under our

onslaught --- they move back and run,

and we push the front - further and

further," he said, in an interview

with RIA Novosti.

The Defense Ministry reported on June 3

that Russian troops had liberated

Andreevka in the Sumy region.

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Military commander Kots: to liberate Sumy,

it is necessary to completely cut off

the city from Ukraine

June 3rd, 7:23pm

(Vesti.ru)

To liberate the Sumy region, it is necessary to

physically cut it off from the rest of Ukraine.

This was stated by military correspondent

Alexander Kots in an interview with the

Rossiya 24 TV channel.

The journalist noted that Russian units

.....are gradually approaching Sumy.

"But still... in order to take Sumy, it is necessary to cut it

off from Ukraine physically --- that is, to isolate it. First

of all, it is necessary to "ride" the route - along which

Ukrainian units went from Sumy through Yunakovka

to the Kursk region. Today we are standing about

two kilometres from Yunakovka. And, of course,

to the south it is necessary to cut the highway

that connects Sumy with the rest of Ukraine"

- Kots explained.

The military commander also called the successful

advance of Russian units in the Sumy region ---

a near collapse of the front.

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Military commander Sladkov: the Germans
built a "concrete forest" on the LBS -----
by the hands of Ukrainian engineers

June 3rd, 6:25pm

(Vesti.ru)

On one of the sections of the front line ---- the Germans

directing Ukrainian engineers ---- erected a number of

fortifications, including a so-called "concrete forest".

This was stated on the air of the program "60 minutes"

on the TV channel "Russia" -------- by the military

correspondent of VGTRK Alexander Sladkov.

According to him, such an approach of the enemy

to defense - requires a serious level of providing

ammunition to Russian troops.

"I want to tell you --- that the Germans built various

fortifications here. Here is the forest that was in

front of us today --- on the part of the front line

where I was - it is called the concrete forest.

That is, the Germans contributed of course

by directing Ukrainian engineers, to the

construction..... of such sufficiently

fortified lines --- but they will not

save them," Sladkov said.

Sladkov added that the Russian Armed Forces

have methods to destroy, bypass or encircle

such fortifications --- including combined

missile strikes, drones and artillery.

The military commander added, that the approach

of victory --- is already felt, in the Russian troops.

Earlier, the military commander said that to advance

on the front of the Russian Armed Forces --- 3 times

more UAVs, people and ammunition, are needed.

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Expert Mingalev called a single attack

by UAV operators and assault troops

the know-how of the SVO

June 3rd, 5:09pm

(Vesti.ru)

The new strategy of the Russian assault units, which

consists in close interaction of assault troops, with

UAV operators during the assault, has become the

know-how of a special military operation.

This opinion was expressed by military expert

Vadim Mingalev, in an interview with the

Rossiya 24 TV channel.

According to Mingalev, in modern combat operations,

drones have become a necessary tool, including for

the successful conduct of an assault. He added

that - sometimes - they can play a crucial role

for assault units.

"So, accordingly, now we see a completely new battle

strategy, and this is already a strategy, not even a

tactic. We see directly that the assault troops in

this regard, seem to merge into a single cycle

directly with the guys who drive drones. In

other words, drones and assault troops -

form a single whole. And this complex

has become a kind of know-how,

directly ---- of the tactics and

strategy of assault units,"

the expert said.

Mingalev added - that such a strategy of conducting

combat leaves practically no chance, for Ukrainian

servicemen to succeed.

Earlier, military expert Sergey Sitnitsky expressed

the opinion that, in armed conflicts in the future,

the role of humans will significantly decrease,

and UAVs will mainly participate in them.

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Ministry of Transport: traffic

on the Crimean Bridge is

proceeding normally

June 3rd, 4:59pm

(RT.ru)

Traffic on the Krymsky Bridge is running normally. This

was reported in the Ministry of Transport of Russia.

On Tuesday, June 3, traffic on the Crimean Bridge, was

blocked twice. According to the Ministry of Transport,

this did not cause any serious difficulties for drivers.

"Now, the movement of vehicles on the Crimean Bridge

is carried out in both directions in a regular manner --

after passing the necessary inspection procedures,"

the ministry said.

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Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation:

losses of Ukraine's Armed Forces for a day

exceeded 1,480 people

June 3rd, 10:31am

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have lost more

than 1,480 servicemen over the past day. This is

reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

According to the ministry, the Ukrainian Armed Forces

lost the most manpower in the zone of operation of

the Russian group "Center" ---- the losses of the

Ukrainian army in this direction amounted to

535 militants. In addition, the Ukrainian

formations --- lost a large number of

fighters.. in the area of operation

of the Russian Southern group.

"The enemy lost over 250 servicemen, 8 armoured

combat vehicles, 7 vehicles, 4 field artillery

pieces and 4 ammunition depots,"

the ministry said.

In total, since the beginning of the special operation,

the Russian armed forces -- have destroyed more

than 660 aircraft, about 280 helicopters, and

more than 61 thousand drones.

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Medvedev: retaliation after AFU

attack on airfields is inevitable

June 3rd, 9:24am

(Vesti.ru)

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council,

Dmitry Medvedev wrote in his Telegram channel

that retribution for the attacks of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine on airfields in the

Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo,

Ryazan and Amur regions

is inevitable.

He added that worrying about Russia's retaliatory

actions is the property of a normal person, but

one should keep in mind the active offensive

of the Russian Armed Forces on the

battlefield and the ongoing

negotiations.

"Our Army is actively advancing and will continue to

advance. Everything that should explode, will

certainly be blown up, and those who

should be exterminated ------- will

disappear," Medvedev wrote.

According to him ---- the main goal of the talks with

Ukraine in Istanbul is not a "compromise peace",

but an early victory for Russia and the

destruction of the neo-Nazi

government in Kiev.

"This is the meaning of the Russian Memorandum

---- which was published yesterday," the deputy

chairman of the Security Council concluded.

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Expert Rozhin: as Russia's Armed Forces

advance --- they strike at the highway

near Kramatorsk

June 2nd, 8:33pm

(Vesti.ru)

As they advanced in the Toretsk direction, the Russian Armed

Forces were able to strike at Ukrainian military targets on the

highway near the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk People's

Republic. This was stated by Boris Rozhin, an expert at the

Centre for Military-Political Journalism, in an interview

with the Rossiya 24 TV channel.

Rozhin noted that as the Russian troops advance, drones fly

further and further and hit the logistics routes of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine.

"Drones are now successfully hitting targets ------ not only in

Konstantinovka, but also, in Druzhkovka. This also applies

to cars on the highway. Accordingly, it also allowed us to

start attacking targets on the highway near Kramatorsk.

That is, this advance immediately has a systemic

impact on a large part of the front,"

the expert said.

He added that the transfer of reserves did not help the

Ukrainian troops to stabilize the situation in this area.

Earlier, it was reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine

are placing warehouses with weapons and ammunition,

on the first floors of apartment buildings in Kramatorsk.

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Expert Rozhin: the advance of Russian

Armed Forces from the south of

Konstantinovka - poses a

threat - to the Armed

Forces of Ukraine

June 2nd, 8:21pm

(Vesti.ru)

The advance of the Russian Armed Forces from the south of

Konstantinovka poses a threat to the Dzerzhinsk garrison

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was stated by

Boris Rozhin, an expert at the Centre for Military-

Political Journalism, in an interview with the

Rossiya 24 TV channel.

Thus, the expert commented on the

situation in the Toretsk direction.

"The advance from the south of Konstantinovka --- poses

a serious threat to the flank of the Dzerzhinsk enemy

group, which previously defended on the Dyleevka-

Novospasskaya line. Now, as our troops advance

in the area of Zarya, Romanovka, and further

north, including in the area of Poltavka, an

immediate threat - is created to the

enemy's flank," Rozhin said.

The expert added that Russian troops are putting

increasing pressure on the logistics of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine in this area.

Earlier, the head of the Donetsk People's Republic,

Denis Pushilin, said that serious fighting is

currently taking place in the vicinity

of Dzerzhinsk.

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Military commander Koc: Ukraine will pay

180 billion rubles: for 6 thousand bodies

of soldiers of Ukraine's Armed Forces

June 2nd, 8:09pm

(RT.ru)

For 6 thousand bodies of soldiers of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, Kiev will be forced to pay relatives of the

victims 180 billion rubles. This was stated by

military commander Alexander Kots.

"It turns out that we have loaded Ukraine for

180 billion rubles," Kotz wrote in the

Telegram channel.

Earlier, the head of the Russian negotiating group, Vladimir

Medinsky, said that Russia would transfer 6 thousand

frozen bodies of Ukrainian soldiers and officers

to Ukraine.

The bodies will be delivered next week.

Medinsky stressed that the Russian side offered Ukraine

a large-scale exchange of bodies of dead servicemen

for reasons of humanity.

_______________________________________________________

The political scientist assessed the 2nd round

of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine

June 2nd, 5:57pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The second round of Russian-Ukrainian talks showed that

Kiev..... avoids discussing the root causes of the conflict.

This was stated on June 2 in an interview with Izvestia

by the political analyst Ivan Mezyukho.

"If we analyze the final statements of the Russian and

Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul, we can conclude

that Kiev still avoids discussing the root causes

of the conflict. During the press briefing,

the Ukrainian representatives did not

really say anything on this topic,"

he said.

According to the expert, the representatives of Ukraine

still returned to the issue of establishing a ceasefire,

thereby pushing the main meaning of this

conversation - to the background.

"Of course, the humanitarian initiatives that were announced by

the parties during this negotiation process somewhat soften the

results of the second round of negotiations in Turkey, the return

of our prisoners of war. This is always a positive event from the

point of view of humanism and -- from the point of view of the

fact that the Russian Federation never abandons its own,"

Mezyukho said.

According to him, in the foreseeable future... the Ukrainian side

will have to demonstrate its ability, to negotiate at least on the

issue of a ceasefire for 2-3 days on certain sectors of the front

according to the scheme proposed by the Russian Federation.

Mezyuho added that the negotiations ------- as

expected, did not have breakthrough results.

"I think that the third round of negotiations between Ukraine

and Russia, which has already been announced, will also

be accompanied by attempts by the Ukrainian side - not

to talk about the root causes of the crisis," he stressed.

He also commented on the text of the Ukrainian memorandum

published by Reuters. According to the political scientist, the

demands of the Kiev regime are far from the reality on earth.

He reminded that Ukraine is not in a position to demand

anything. The Russian Federation currently has the

initiative on the battlefield, which even Western

experts recognize.

On June 2, the second round of talks between the Russian and

Ukrainian delegations took place in Istanbul. They lasted for

over an hour. Russian Presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky

said that the Ukrainian side was handed a memorandum

of a truce ...with proposals for a complete cease-fire.

In addition, the parties agreed on the largest exchange

of prisoners for the entire special operation. Seriously

wounded and sick soldiers and military personnel

under the age of 25 will be exchanged in the

"all for all" format. It is planned to return

from 1,000 to 1,200 people,

Medinsky said.

The Russian Federation also proposed a cease-fire for 2-3 days

in some parts of the front --- to collect the bodies of the dead.

Ukraine has proposed to hold the next

negotiations in the period from the

20th to the 30th of June.

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Erdogan called talks between Russia

and Ukraine in Istanbul ''excellent''

June 2nd, 4:04pm

(RT.ru)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the

second round of talks between the Russian and

Ukrainian delegations held in Istanbul,

excellent.

"It really was a great meeting," TASS quoted him as saying.

Earlier, the head of the Russian delegation at the talks in

Istanbul, Vladimir Medinsky, said that the Russian side

offered Ukraine a specific cease-fire - for 2 or 3 days.

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Russia will unilaterally transfer to Ukraine

6 thousand bodies of soldiers of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine

June 2nd, 3:31pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Moscow will unilaterally transfer to Kiev 6 thousand bodies

of soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was

stated on June 2 - after the second round of talks

between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, by the

head of the Russian delegation, Presidential

aide, Vladimir Medinsky.

"We have resolved several practical issues. First, we

are unilaterally transferring to the Ukrainian side

6 thousand frozen bodies of dead Ukrainian

soldiers and officers," Medinsky said.

He also said that at the talks, the delegations agreed to

exchange the seriously wounded and sick according

to the formula "all for all". In addition, the parties

will exchange soldiers under the age of 25.

The head of the Russian delegation added

that Russia and Ukraine, will create a

commission to exchange seriously

wounded soldiers ----- without

political decisions.

The second round of talks.. between Russia and Ukraine in

Istanbul ended earlier in the day. According to the source

of Izvestia, they lasted more than an hour and were held

in Russian. According to the source, in the meeting

the parties discussed - in detail - possible

prisoner exchanges.

The Russian delegation included Presidential Aide Vladimir

Medinsky, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, Chief

of the Main Intelligence Directorate... of the General

Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Igor Kostyukov,

and Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin.

The Kiev negotiating team is headed by the Minister

of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov ---- and its

composition has been expanded to 14 people.

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Umerov: Ukraine to study memorandum

provided by Russia within a week

June 2nd, 3:21pm

(RT.ru)

Russia at the talks in Istanbul handed over a memorandum

on the conditions for ending the conflict, Ukraine will

study the document within a week and decide

on further steps.

This was announced by the head of the Ukrainian delegation at

the talks in Istanbul, Rustem Umerov, writes "Ð¡ountry.na".

Earlier, Umerov said that the Ukrainian delegation offered the

Russian side to hold another meeting before the end of June.

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The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

-- eliminated the sniper of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine Lyubich, in Pokrovsky direction

June 2nd, 2:50pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces eliminated 25-year-old sniper of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine Tatyana Lyubich during the

operation in the Pokrovsky direction. This is reported

by "Argumenty I Fakty" --- with reference to the

Ukrainian media.

Lubitsch signed a contract with the Ukrainian Armed Forces in

2021. Since the beginning of the SVO, the girl took part in the

26th brigade. During the special operation, Tatiana changed

her qualification ...from a medic ------ to a sniper.

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The group "North" destroyed a group

of female UAV operators of the

Ukrainian army

June 2nd, 2:15pm

(Vesti.ru)

A group of women operating drones as part of the 47th

mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

was eliminated in the Sumy region by the forces of

the Russian military group "North". This --- is

reported by the Telegram channel

"North Wind".

As specified, the company commander with the

call sign "Valkyrie" was also destroyed.

In addition, according to the report, in the area of the

settlements of Krolevets and Voronezh, located
in the region, the servicemen of the "North"

launched missile strikes --- on two more

UAV control points. According to the

channel, the Ukrainian Armed

Forces carried out strikes

on the Kursk region.

In addition, over the past day, the Russian Armed Forces

also advanced more than 120 metres in Volchansk,

where they cleaned out eight households.

Yesterday it became known that after the liberation of

the Kursk region, the Russian army is actively

working on creating a buffer security zone.

The need for its creation was emphasized

by the Russian President, last week.

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Military commander Dolgachev: The Ukrainian

Armed Forces... are trying to restrain the

advance of the Russian Armed Forces

...by drones

June 2nd, 11:23am

(Vesti.ru)

Ukrainian militants are using a large number of drones to

somehow contain the advance of the Russian army,

VGTRK military correspondent Nikolai Dolgachev

said on the 60 Minutes program on the Rossiya

1 TV channel.

The journalist stressed that the Armed Forces of

Ukraine lose hundreds of servicemen every day.

"The enemy is actively using unmanned systems. This - is

now, actually, an opportunity for Ukrainian militants to

somehow contain the advance of Russian troops, to

use a significantly large number of unmanned

systems -- in relatively important areas,"

Dolgachev stressed.

According to the military commander --- the Armed Forces

of Ukraine still have a lot of drones, but their resources

are not infinite.

Nikolai Dolgachev also noted that the Russian army is now

advancing in several sectors of the front, including in the

Kharkiv region ...in the Kupyansk direction.

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Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation:

losses of Ukraine's Armed Forces - for a day

exceeded 1,4 thousand military personnel

June 2nd, 10:51am

(Vesti.ru)

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (APU) have lost up to 1,430

servicemen in the special operation zone over the past

day, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

In the area of operation of the "Northern" group of Russian

troops, more than 245 military personnel were killed,

"Western" – more than 205 military personnel of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine, "Southern" –

more than 275 military personnel,

"Central" – up to 475 Ukrainian

military personnel, "Eastern"

– more than 150 military

personnel, and over 80

Ukrainian militants, in

the zone of operation

of the Dnipro group

of troops.

The daily losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine -- also include

four tanks, eight ammunition depots and a number of
military equipment and weapons -- including a UK-
made Braveheart self-propelled artillery system
and 3 US' M113 armoured personnel carriers.

Earlier it was reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost

more than 200,000 servicemen in January-May 2025.

__________________________________________

Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces hit

workshops for the production of Ukrainian

attack UAVs

June 2nd, 10:47am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces (AF) have carried out strikes on

the production sites of attack drones of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine (AFU) over the past day, the Russian Defense

Ministry said, in a summary of the special operation.

In addition - the forces of operational-tactical aviation, attack

UAVs, missile troops and artillery of the Armed Forces of the

Russian Federation hit the storage and launch sites of

Ukrainian drones, ammunition depots and temporary

locations of units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

and foreign mercenaries --- in 152 districts.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that

over the past day, the Russian air defense system

destroyed 2 UK Storm Shadow cruise missiles

and 316 Ukrainian UAVs.

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In the Bryansk region, a bridge was blown up,

a passenger train crashed. There are
victims and injured

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

May 31st, 11:25pm

(Lenta.ru)

In Bryansk Region the bridge under which the train

passed -- collapsed. According to unconfirmed

information, an explosion occurred,

dozens of people were injured,

there are victims.

The train derailed after a section of the bridge collapsed

on it. A number of channels published footage from the

scene, passengers helped other people get out of the

cars, screams - were heard at the scene. Rescuers

had to cut the car open for those trapped inside.

Official information about the accident is being clarified,

and rescue operations are continuing at the site. The

main task -- remains the search for and release of

passengers, the Ministry of Emergency

Situations said.

A number of channels reported that the cause of the collapse

could be an explosion, Shot noted that 4 explosive devices

were laid on supports and sleepers. Officially, the story

of the explosion has not yet been confirmed.

An improvised explosive device (IED) could have been planted

in the bridge structure, Mash channel specified. According to

him, an IED could have been laid under the bridge span in

the Bryansk region.

The collapse of the bridge occurred due to

"illegal interference in the activities of

transport," the press service of the

Moscow Railway reported.

Recovery trains were sent to the site to eliminate the

consequences of the derailment. Information

about the victims is being clarified.

The MZhD clarified that the situation does not affect

the movement of other trains. An operational head

quarters has been set up to coordinate the work.

The Moscow Interregional Transport Prosecutor's Office

organized an inspection, after an emergency with a

passenger train.

The Governor of the Bryansk Region, Alexander

Bogomaz confirmed reports of an incident.

According to him, as a result of the incident, there

are victims. No casualties.. were reported. Now

representatives of emergency services and

authorities --- are working on the site.

Bogomaz added -- that specialists

are doing everything necessary

to help the victims.

Additional forces were sent to the area, as well as emergency

rescue equipment and lighting devices for carrying out work

in the dark.

The victims of the incident were four people,

more than 40 were injured.

The number of victims of the bridge collapse in

the Bryansk region could exceed 40 people,

reports RT with reference to a source.

According to RIA Novosti, the Centre for Medical Disasters

of the Bryansk region, a five-to six-month-old infant was

seriously injured. 11 ambulance crews went to the

scene of the accident.

It is also known that the driver was a victim of the emergency,

according to Mash, and the driver's assistant also did not

survive. Similar information was confirmed by an RT

source in law enforcement agencies.

The number of victims may increase, as some victims are in

an extremely serious condition. 14 people were admitted to

the Vygonich Central City Hospital, while other wounded

people are being sent to Bryansk.

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Bad smell: Klitschko said that Ukraine
-------- "reeks of authoritarianism"
because of Zelensky's policies

May 31st, 10:46pm

by Roman Shimaev, and

Anastasia Belousova

(Izvestia.ru)

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has criticized Volodymyr Zelensky

and his office, accusing them of uprooting democratic

institutions under the guise of a conflict

with Russia.

According to him, the mayor's office of the capital is actually

paralyzed by searches and threats, and in Ukraine it no

longer "smells, but stinks of authoritarianism."

Klitschko also said that his fame in the international arena

helps him keep the post of mayor of Kiev. According to

experts, the aggravation of the conflict between

Zelensky and Klitschko may indicate the

secret start of the presidential

campaign in Ukraine.

At the same time, public showdowns among the elites, may

indicate a political crisis and the weakening of Zelensky's

power, analysts believe.

Klitschko accused the office of Vladimir Zelensky that the

work of the City Council of the Ukrainian capital is

paralyzed by searches, interrogations ----- and

threats to open "fabricated criminal cases".

"This is the eradication of democratic principles, and

institutions. I once said that our country smacks of

authoritarianism. Now they stink," Klitschko said.

The Times notes, that the head of the Kiev regime and

the mayor of the capital "are actually at war after the

smoldering dispute between them became public."

Zelensky used martial law to appoint a military administration

in Kiev (headed by Timur Tkachenko) - the structure

duplicates the duties of the mayor's office of

the Ukrainian capital.

In addition, seven of Klitschko's subordinates were detained,

and three more are under investigation for corruption,

including for issuing building permits,

The Times writes.

"Many mayors are intimidated, but my celebrity status is a

protection. You can dismiss the mayor of Chernihiv, but

it is very difficult, to dismiss the mayor of the capital,

who is known all over the world," Klitschko added.

As the Ukrainian edition of Ð¡ountry.na notes "The latest

statements of the Kiev mayor indicate a growing

conflict --- with Zelensky.

''According to the information provided.... Bankova
plans to introduce Tkachenko - to the Kiev City
Council, where he should become a secretary.
After that his goal will be "under any pretext"
- to cut Klitschko - from the post of mayor
of Kiev.''

If the plan with the appointment of Tkachenko to the

post of secretary of the City Council fails to be

implemented, a different development of

events is possible.

"If there are no local elections this fall, the central government

will most likely try to dissolve the City Council of Kiev, saying

that its powers have expired. Then it will be possible

to completely replace the KSCA with a military

administration headed by the appointed one

---- an official," the source said.

Note that the confrontation between Vladimir Zelensky and

Vitali Klitschko has been going on for a long time. Back in

the summer of 2021, the former world boxing champion

said that they want to appoint a "stray protege" in

his place.

Already after the start of the special military operation — in

the summer of 2023 - Zelensky's office held meetings on

the possible dismissal of Klitschko from the post of

mayor of Kiev. This happened.. against the back-

ground of the fact that about half of the tested

bomb shelters in the city were closed or

unusable. As a result - the mayor was

reprimanded, and -- he reproached

Zelensky for never meeting with

him since the beginning of

the SVO.

In December 2023, Klitschko, in an interview with the

German Der Spiegel, said.. that Ukraine is moving

towards authoritarianism and will soon become

a country "where everything depends on the

mood of 1 person." At the same time, in a

conversation with a Swiss publication 20

Minuten, he said that Zelensky made a

number of mistakes in the Ukrainian

conflict, for which he is paying

the price.

In January 2024, Klitschko, in an interview with the Canadian

edition of The Globe and Mail, said that Ukraine is moving

in the wrong direction: "There is a smell..... of vertical

authoritarianism here." In July, the mayor of Kiev

reproached Zelensky for concentrating too

much power in his office.

Earlier this year, he accused Timur Tkachenko, appointed by

Zelensky as head of the Kiev city military administration, of

trying to take over the powers of the mayor, city Council

and Kiev city state administration ----- in violation of

the law.

In addition, Klitschko has previously stated his ambitions for

the post of President of Ukraine. At the same time, the

Russian Foreign Intelligence Service reported that

the United States had established contact with

the mayor of Kiev, as well as with other

possible Zelensky successors.

In March 2025, the Ukrainian media, citing sources,

reported that representatives of Donald Trump

were in contact with Klitschko.

Experts interviewed by RT stated that the struggle for

power in Ukraine, is escalating. In this regard, Vitali

Klitschko as a possible candidate for the post of

president of Ukraine, is trying to score

political points.

"Speaking of authoritarianism, we can note that the regime

of personal uncontrolled power operates on the territory

of Ukraine. So - this is no longer authoritarianism. This

is a much more serious regime," said Dmitry Yezhov,

a political scientist and associate professor at the

Financial University under the Government of
the Russian Federation.

In turn, political analyst, Dmytro Solonnikov, noted that the

current Kiev regime is a product of the 2014 coup d'etat,

so there can be no democracy there -- by definition.

"Everyone knows perfectly well that decisions in Ukraine are

made in an authoritarian way, and they are put into effect

with the strong support of the Nazis, representatives of

various organizations banned in Russia," he said,
in a conversation with RT.

Director of the Institute of Peace Initiatives and Conflictology

Denis Denisov expressed the opinion that Zelensky has been

perceiving Klitschko as one of his key competitors in the

elections... for several years.

"Klitschko is one of the most prominent representatives of

the political elite, who may well compete very seriously

with Zelensky in future elections if he also runs. This

is quite realistic but here everything depends on the

fact that, so far, in the current conditions, no one

wants to think or talk about any elections in

Ukraine," he said in an interview with RT.

Another round of conflict between Zelensky and Klitschko

may be connected with the secret start of the election

campaign for the presidential election of Ukraine.

This opinion was expressed by the director of

the Institute for Research on Contemporary

Politics, Anton Orlov.

"The fact that the Ukrainian elites have started public political

showdowns best shows that the supreme power in Ukraine is

experiencing a deep political crisis: other players feel the

weakness of its leader and the imminent fall. This is due

both to the ongoing retreat of Ukrainian troops, and,

apparently, to the upcoming US withdrawal from

the negotiation process and the subsequent

refusal of military & financial support for

Kiev, or rather, directly for Zelensky,"

the source told RT.

The expert also noted that Klitschko could be the "first

swallow" and Zelensky will soon be criticized by other

well-known political figures in Ukraine.

"But it is Klitschko ---- who can become a figure who will be

supported by European leaders in the elections, because,

first of all, the population of Ukraine still sees him not

only as the capital's mayor, but also -- as a world

boxing champion who can win both in sports

and in the political arena. And, probably,

it is not by chance - that rumours are

circulating about Vitali Klitschko's

German citizenship. In this case,

he becomes an ideal candidate

for Germany, and therefore for

the entire European Union,"

Orlov concluded.

According to political analyst Ivan Mezyukho, Zelensky is

really curtailing democratic institutions in Ukraine,

doing everything --- to ensure that local self-

government works to his tune.

"Therefore, Zelensky is increasing pressure on the mayor of

the Ukrainian capital, on members of his team, to knock

this boxer in politics -- out of the political arena. The

situation is interesting, because both Klitschko

and Zelensky have a large anti-rating," he

said, in a conversation with RT.

The expert added that Klitschko still has contacts

in Europe, which allow him to publicly criticize

Zelensky there.

"I think that today, of course, in this confrontation -- a great

force is on the side of Zelensky. He has great powers and

levers, but based on today's positions, we can say that

Zelensky is not yet able to "digest" Klitschko.

Therefore, he is unlikely to be arrested in

the foreseeable future, but, the process

of curtailing the powers of the mayor

of the Ukrainian capital --- will
continue," Mezyukho
concluded.

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Guards Junior Sergeant Poroshin shot

down a Ukrainian Baba Yaga UAV

May 31st, 10:55pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Private Serhiy Kleshnin was driving a truck and performing

the task... of delivering Russian servicemen to the front-

lines when he noticed a kamikaze drone of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (AFU) approaching the car.

Kleshnin quickly changed the trajectory of movement, moving

away from the impact of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

The drone hit the ground and exploded. Following it,

another Ukrainian drone tried to attack the car,

but Kleshnin made another skillful maneuver,

avoiding a collision. As a result, the private

successfully delivered the servicemen to

the specified point.

The Russian Defense Ministry ---- also noted the professional

actions and courage of the Guard of junior Sergeant Nikolai

Poroshin, who patrolled the area with the help of a drone

& opened masked clusters of personnel & equipment of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine. During the inspection of

the area, Poroshin noticed an enemy UAV of the Baba

Yaga type, which was moving in the direction of the

Russian evacuation group with a wounded

serviceman.

Poroshin decided to prevent an attack on the group and hit

the APU drone, damaging its propeller. The enemy UAV

lost control and crashed to the ground, detonating

at a safe distance from the group of the Russian

Armed Forces.

________________________________________

Fico: Slovakia is ready

to resume cooperation

with the Czech
Republic on
Ukraine

May 31st, 9:41pm

(RT.ru)

The Slovak government is ready to return to cooperation

with the Cabinet of Ministers of the Czech Republic,

and both republics ..should start a dialogue on a

peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

This statement was made on Saturday, May 31, by the Prime

Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico. His words are quoted by

the publication Echo24.

"The Slovak government is ready to resume cooperation with

the Czech Cabinet of Ministers, both countries are ready

to focus on discussing the peaceful settlement of the

war in Ukraine," Fico said.

He added that Slovakia and the Czech Republic should

also discuss cooperation within the Visegrad Four.

In early March, the Slovak Prime Minister said that

Bratislava does not intend to participate in

providing assistance to Ukraine.

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The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

announced the connection of

aircraft to the military Wi-Fi

of NATO

May 31st, 3:43pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Aircraft of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) will be

connected to the so-called NATO military Wi-Fi.

This was announced on May 31 by Ukrainian

Deputy Defense Minister Yekaterina

Chernogorenko.

"I have signed a license agreement ------ for the use of non-

commercial software of NATO; the system interface of

the Control and Notification Centre (CRC System

Interface, CSI)," she wrote on the social net-

work Facebook (owned by the extremist

company Meta recognized in Russia,

its activities are prohibited in the

Russian Federation).

According to Chernogorenko, such a connection will be used

for US Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as F-16

fighters from the US and Mirage-2000 from France.

She added that we are talking about a non-commercial

interface of the control and notification centre, which

will allow coordinating the actions of various units

and equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

in real time.

On the same day, a communications officer of the Dnipro group

said that NATO is probably supplying Ukraine with prototypes

of communications equipment operating using the Starlink

satellite system. According to him, the enemy is also

actively using radio stations such as Harris and

wireless broadband access systems

(BSHPD).

_________________________________________

A man was injured during the shelling

of Pervomaisk by the Ukrainian

Armed Forces

May 31st, 3pm

(RT.ru)

A man was injured during the shelling of Pervomaisk by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces in the LPR, said the head of the

gorokrug, Sergey Kolyagin.

"An ambulance crew promptly delivered a man born in 1955

to the emergency department of the Pervomaisk hospital -

who received a penetrating shrapnel wound to the chest,"

he said.

A regular bus was also damaged. None

of the passengers were injured.

Earlier, 14 people were injured in an attack by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces on Rylsk, Kursk region.

_________________________________________________

Dnipro officer reported on the supply of NATO

prototypes of communications equipment

to Ukraine

May 31st, 2:39pm

(Izvestia.ru)

NATO is likely to supply Ukraine with prototypes of

communications equipment.. operating using the

Starlink satellite system. This was announced

on May 31 by a communications officer of

the Dnipro group.

According to him, the enemy is also actively using

radio stations such as Harris and wireless broad

band access systems (BSHPD). However, as

the serviceman noted, these means of

communication mostly function

without identification.

"That is, some sets, maybe prototypes are delivered

to our enemy," the officer told RIA Novosti.

At the same time, the interlocutor of the agency

stressed that the Ukrainian military -- has

completely switched to modern means

of communication provided by NATO.

First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Defense

Committee Alexey Zhuravlev --- told Izvestia on

January 23 that NATO is indeed implementing

its plans.. to supply weapons to the Armed

Forces of Ukraine (APU). He stressed --

that all the countries of the alliance

are taking part in the conflict

against Russia.

Earlier, on January 10, Polish Defense Minister, Wladyslaw
Kosiniak-Kamysz said that the situation in Ukraine upset

his colleagues from NATO countries - and called it very

difficult for the Ukrainian army. In turn --- the Reuters

news agency wrote on January 9 that the transfer

of US weapons did not change the situation on

the battlefield... in favour of Kiev.

_______________________________________

DEPUTY Sheremet advised Zelensky

to buy a book by Dostoevsky

May 31st, 2:32pm

(Vesti.ru)

State Duma deputy from the Crimean region --- Mikhail Sheremet,

advised the head of the Kiev regime Vladimir Zelensky to buy a

book by the writer Fyodor Dostoevsky "Crime and Punishment"

in order to understand the reason for his moral decline.

Earlier, Zelensky in his Telegram channel said that he visited

the literary festival "Book Arsenal" in Kiev, where he bought

the book "Kill the tyrant. The history of tyrannoclasm from

Caesar to Gaddafi" by Aldo Andrea Cassi.

"I would recommend him to buy a useful book -- the universally

recognized Russian classic by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Crime and

Punishment, which would open his unscrupulous eyes.... to

such problems as murder for the sake of a 'higher' goal,"

Sheremet told RIA Novosti.

According to the MP, reading this work would help the head of

the Kiev regime -- to realize the reason for his moral decline,

as well as find the courage to plead guilty to the poverty

and hopelessness of ordinary Ukrainian citizens.

________________________________________________

More than a thousand residents of the

Kursk region who disappeared after

the invasion of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine ---- were found

May 31st, 2:26pm

(Izvestia.ru)

1,290 residents of the Kursk border region who lost contact

with their relatives due to the invasion of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine (AFU) have been found. This was announced on

May 31 by the acting governor of the region Alexander

Khinshtein in his Telegram channel.

It is specified that the approximate location of 421 people has

also been established. According to the acting governor, the

fate of 576 people, including four minors, remains unknown.

Work on their search is carried out continuously.

__________________________________________

Russian Defense Ministry: daily losses of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine exceeded

1.4 thousand militants

May 31st, 10:36am

(Vesti.ru)

The total losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in

the special military operation zone over the past day

amounted to 1,425 people, the Russian Defense

Ministry said.

According to the ministry, in the Belgorod direction, the defeat

of the units of the Ukrainian army was inflicted by fighters of

the group of troops "North". The enemy lost --------- over 225

servicemen, two tanks, four armoured combat vehicles,

six vehicles and four field artillery pieces.

Units of the Zapad group of forces --- improved their tactical

position, destroying more than 220 Ukrainian soldiers, five

armoured combat vehicles, including two US-made M113

armoured personnel carriers, and 12 vehicles, the

Russian Defense Ministry said.

"The Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost two ammunition

depots," the Defense Ministry said in a statement.

It is noted --- that the units of the "Southern" group of troops
destroyed two armoured combat vehicles, 3 pickup trucks,

an electronic warfare station and an ammunition depot.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 275 soldiers.

As specified in the Defense Ministry, the troops of the "Central"

group --- continued to delve into the enemy's defenses. As a

result of the coordinated actions of Russian fighters,

Ukrainian units lost up to 440 personnel, five

armoured combat vehicles, 11 vehicles

and three field artillery pieces.

The report also says that units of the "Eastern" group of troops

----- destroyed up to 185 militants of the Kiev regime army, two

armoured combat vehicles, eight vehicles and an electronic

warfare station.

Units of the Dnipro group of forces --- hit nine vehicles, five field

artillery pieces and five electronic warfare stations. Also in

this area, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost more than

80 servicemen, according to the report.

Earlier it was reported ---- that the Russian military liberated the

village of Novopol in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). The

Armed Forces of the Russian Federation also inflicted a defeat

on the APU's personnel and equipment in the areas of several

settlements in the Zaporozhye region.

On Friday, the defense Ministry reported that over the past

week, from May 24 to May 30, the Russian army liberated

13 settlements in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions,

as well as in the DPR.

_____________________________________________

Guards Lieutenant Petrushevsky evacuated

two seriously wounded soldiers of

the Russian Armed Forces

May 30th, 10:58pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Radio telephone operator of the communications platoon

of the assault squad, Private Alexander Sumarokov, was

given the task of restoring a communications repeater

which was damaged as a result of artillery fire from

the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).

Sumarokov quickly moved to the place of damage to the

repeater, despite the ongoing shelling from the enemy.

During the repair of equipment, he noticed that an enemy FPV

drone.. was approaching him. The radiotelephonist destroyed

the unmanned aerial vehicle -- with targeted fire from small

arms and managed to complete the repair work, restoring
uninterrupted communication between Russian units.

The Russian Defense Ministry also noted the decisive and

selfless actions of the Guard Lt Alexey Petrushevsky,

who led the group, whose tasks include the timely

delivery of food and ammunition to the military,

as well as the evacuation of the wounded

from the line of contact for medical care.

During one of the trips, the group overcame a difficult

route, despite regular attacks by enemy artillery.

Arriving at the destination point and unloading ammunition

and food, Petrushevsky received information about two

wounded Russian servicemen who were injured as

a result of artillery shelling by the Ukrainian

Armed Forces.

Petrushevsky immediately moved to the wounded, who

could not move independently. Having provided first

aid to the servicemen, the guard lieutenant

ensured their evacuation and delivered

them to a medical facility.

_____________________________________

Davis: continuation of the conflict

will cost Ukraine more than

the world

May 30th, 9:53pm

(RT.ru)

Attempts by Western allies to provide the Kiev regime

with more weapons will lead to losses for Ukraine.

This was stated by retired US Army Colonel

Daniel Davis.

According to him, attempts to beg for more ammunition,

armoured vehicles or long-range missiles... will delay

the inevitable military defeat of Ukraine.

''...It will increase the price of the senseless sacrifice

of more Ukrainian men for the sake of a defeat that

cannot be avoided," he wrote on his X social

network account.

Davis added - that the advantage in the

Ukrainian conflict remains on
the side of Russia.

Russia's permanent representative to the world

Organization, Vasily Nebenzia, said that the

supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine will

draw Germany .....deeper into the
war with Russia.

_________________________________________

The Russian Armed Forces attacked

Ukrainian Armed Forces' positions

in Volnovakha district with

four FAB-500s

May 30th, 5:07pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops launched an air strike on the temporary
deployment point of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in

Volnovakha district, Donetsk People's Republic.

For this attack - the Russian Armed Forces used

FAB-500 bombs, Russia's Defense Ministry said.

According to the military department, the 141st

brigade of the Ukrainian army was located

near the village of Komar.

____________________________

Nebenzia: Russia is ready for dialogue

with those who are not motivated
by Russophobia

May 30th, 4:22pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russia is ready to conduct a dialogue and discuss

options for cooperation with those who are not

subject to Russophobia. This statement was

made by the Permanent Representative of

the Russian Federation to the United

Nations (UN), Vasily Nebenzya.

During his speech... at the headquarters of the world

organization, he noted that against the background

of many loud statements about the protection of

human rights - not a single step was taken to

protect millions of people --- whose rights

are systematically violated in Ukraine.

"Political expediency... makes our Western colleagues deaf and

dumb when it comes to the rights of the Russian – speaking

population, the Russian language, canonical Orthodoxy,

the glorification of Hitler's henchmen and the spread

of neo-Nazism in Ukraine," Nebenzia said.

"Now.... it's up to those who were behind the anti-Russian project

in Ukraine. Have you realized your mistakes and the futility of

defeating and isolating Russia? If you are driven solely by

Russophobia -- then we probably have nothing to talk

about with you. If... you are still ready to discuss

some options for coexistence and, even more

so, cooperation, then we have something
to discuss," Nebenzia added.

He recalled - that Russia has never abandoned

dialogue ...and is still open to discussions.

_________________________________________

Nebenzia: The Russian Armed Forces are

able to increase combat operations

as much as necessary

May 30th, 4:12pm

(Vesti.ru)

The goals of the special military operation of the Russian

Federation in Ukraine - can be achieved both peacefully

and militarily, and, in the second case, Russia is ready

to fight ---- for as long as necessary.

This was stated at a meeting of the UN Security Council by

the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation

to this international organization - Vasily Nebenzya.

His speech was broadcast by the TV channel "Russia 24".

The diplomat recalled -- that Russia has always emphasized its

commitment to the political and diplomatic regulation of the

Ukrainian crisis. At the same time, even the most biased

military reports show --------- that Russian troops are

successfully advancing along almost the entire

front line, Nebenzia noted.

"We have repeatedly said - and want to repeat - that the goals

of our special operation can be achieved both peacefully

and militarily. Our Armed Forces --- are capable of

continuing and escalating combat operations

for as long as necessary," Nebenzia said.

The diplomat recalled that..... in 2014, as a result of an

unconstitutional coup supported and sponsored by

the United States and the EU, a regime came to

power in Ukraine - determined to exterminate

everything Russian, which in all subsequent

years trampled on the rights of residents
of the east and south of Ukraine ---- as
well as other regions of the country.

"We cannot - and will not - stand idly by while millions of

Russian-speaking people remain under the rule of a

regime -- whose policies blatantly violate their

fundamental rights and freedoms. Leaving

everything as it is, means deliberately

ignoring the norm of international

law and the provisions of the

UN Charter.

''Let me remind you --- that the first article of the Charter

clearly states the need ----- to respect human rights,

regardless of language, race, gender or religion.

Today, in Ukraine, we see the opposite," the

Russian permanent representative said.

In 2022, Russia has made its choice and will not leave

its compatriots in the lurch, Nebenzia stressed.

"If --- necessary, we will fight for this as long as necessary.

And we will no longer allow any threats on our borders,

any anti-Russian, neo-Nazi formations.. in the area

of our neighbourhood," he said.

Vasily Nebenzya also stressed: that Russia --- will

not be satisfied with a situation that will allow

Ukraine ..to catch its breath.

_______________________________

Nebenzia: Russia will consider all options

to respond to possible deliveries of

Taurus to Kiev

May 30th, 3:42pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russia will consider "all options" for an adequate response

in case of delivery of German Taurus missiles to Kiev.

This was stated by the Permanent Representative of

the Russian Federation to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya.

During his speech at the UN headquarters, he noted

that recently European countries have taken a

number of steps to escalate the Ukrainian

conflict in order to derail all efforts to

establish peace.

"Friedrich Merz recently announced the lifting of restrictions

on the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine by Britain,

France, Germany and the US. He even specified: that

it happened... a few months ago. Experts directly

linked these words ---- to the supply of Taurus

missiles to the Kiev regime, which it begs

...for a special military operation," the

permanent representative said.

Nebenzia noted that Merz's attempts to "win back" everything

and convince everyone that Germany will only help Ukraine

establish independent missile production will not be able

to mislead anyone. He stressed - that the assembly of

Taurus --- as well as unmanned British boats ---

"does not make them Ukrainian."

So... the Russian permanent representative is convinced,

Germany will only be even more involved in the conflict

with the Russian Federation.

"This will give us the right to consider all options for an

adequate response to this unfriendly step," he added.

In conclusion, Nebenzia said that Russia is forced to recognize

Germany's actions --- as part of Europe's campaign to disrupt

the process of peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict.

According to him, Berlin is trying to provoke Moscow into

retaliatory actions, which could then be presented as

evidence of Russia's unwillingness to negotiate.

_________________________________________

Russian Defense Ministry: during the week,

the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more

than 9,420 militants

May 30th, 11:24am

(Vesti.ru)

Over the past week, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost

more than 9,420 militants. This follows from the weekly

summary of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian

Federation. The enemy suffered the greatest

losses in the area of responsibility of

the Center group.

"Enemy losses totaled over 3,060 soldiers, a tank, and 39

armoured combat vehicles. 57 vehicles and nine field

artillery pieces were destroyed."

At the same time, the enemy lost at least 1,265 servicemen in

the Vostok area of responsibility. Thanks to the efforts of the

units of the "Southern" group of the Armed Forces of Russia

more than 1,615 militants were lost, and the forces of the

"West" eliminated more than 1,495 enemy soldiers.

____________________________________

Russian Armed Forces liberated

13 settlements - in a week

May 30th, 11:07am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian armed forces liberated 13 settlements in

the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, as well as the DPR,

in a special operation over the past week,

he Russian Defense Ministry said in

its summary. The summary... is

devoted to --- the course of

military operations from

May 24 to May 30.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, control over

the villages of Loknya, Vladimirovka, Belovody and

Konstantinovka was established in the Sumy

region during the week. This was done, by

the efforts of the group of troops "North".

"As a result of the decisive actions of the units of the

Zapad group of troops, the settlements of Stroevka

and Kondrashovka in the Kharkiv region were

liberated," the military department said.

In the DPR, the "Southern" group of troops -- liberated the

villages of Stupochki, Staraya Nikolaevka, Romanovka

and Gnatovka, and the "Center" group of troops

liberated the village of Shevchenko Pervoe.

Vostok troops liberated the villages of Zelenoe Pole

and Otradnoye, which are located in the DPR,

the Defense Ministry adds.

According to Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, the Russian

Armed Forces are currently solving the problem of creating

a buffer zone along the border with Ukraine.

Military expert Andrey Marochko noted that with the capture

of Konstantinovka in the Sumy region, Russian servicemen

cleared a section of the administrative border of the

Russian Federation .....and drove out the AFU

militants from it.

_______________________________________

Rogov announced the withdrawal of

Russian troops to the border with

the Dnipropetrovsk region

May 30th, 9:30am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops have reached the junction of the borders of

the Donetsk People's Republic( DPR), Zaporizhia region

and Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine.

This was announced to RIA Novosti by Vladimir Rogov,

Chairman of the Commission of the Public Chamber

of the Russian Federation on sovereignty and co-

chairman of the Coordination Council for the

integration of new regions.

Vladimir Rogov noted that after the liberation of Green Field 1,

Russian troops "intensified offensive actions --- and actually

reached the junction of the borders of the DPR and

Zaporozhye region, with the Dnepropetrovsk

region of Ukraine."

According to him, control of Green Field 1, opens up the

possibility: for the Russian army to attack the northern

part of the Zaporozhye region controlled by Ukrainian

forces, both from the south --- and from the east.

On May 28, the Russian Defense Ministry announced, that units

of the Vostok group had taken control of the village of Zelenoe

Pole in the DPR. This locality is near the administrative border

of the Zaporizhia region, in the direction of the village of

Temirovka, held by the Ukrainian military.

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Kellogg: Russia's concern about NATO

expansion to the east, is natural

May 29th, 10:43pm

(RT.ru)

From the point of view of Russia, its concern about the

expansion of NATO to the east is natural, said the

US Special Representative for Ukraine,

Keith Kellogg.

"This is a natural concern," he said on ABC News.

Kellogg also added, that the United States is not

currently considering Ukraine's entry into NATO.

"And - we are not the only country that thinks so.

I can name four more such countries from the

alliance. And joining NATO requires the

consent of all 32 countries,"

Kellogg said.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that

the West's desire to draw Ukraine into NATO and

the alliance's expansion to the east ----

had caused the conflict.

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APU drones hit a church and

a hospital in a Russian city

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

May 29th, 10:39pm

(Lenta.ru)

The drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Kursk crashed

into the city hospital No. 1 and the church of the Icon of the

Mother of God "Joy to All Who Grieve". This is reported

by the Telegram channel "Typical Kursk".

As a result of the hit of the drone debris in the building

of a medical institution, windows were broken -- there

are victims. The driver of a car near the church was

also injured.

Local residents claim that at least four enemy drones

were destroyed in total. At the site of the fall of one

of them, a fire started.

The first explosions in Kursk were heard on May 29 at

about 23: 20 Moscow time. They were followed, by

several more at different intervals. In the region,

the danger of a UAV attack ---- has not yet

been removed.

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In Khmelnitsky region, hundreds of people

blocked a shopping centre car and

cut its tires

May 29th, 10:10pm

(RT.ru)

In Kamianets-Podilskyi, Khmelnitsky region of Ukraine,

hundreds of people blocked the car of the territorial

acquisition centre (TCCC) and cut its tires.

About it, writes "Country.na".

"About a hundred people have already gathered around the
shopping centre car, into which the military commissars

forcibly dragged a man," the report says.

It is not specified whether he managed to escape

from the employees of the shopping centre.

It is noted that the car is surrounded

by a police cordon.

Earlier, a soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

was attacked by a man armed with a knife in

the premises of a shopping centre in the

city of Pryluki, in Chernihiv region.

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Nebenzia: Ukraine faces a choice —

peace or defeat on the battlefield

May 29th, 9:50pm

(RT.ru)

At the moment, the choice is up to Ukraine — peace

as a result of negotiations, or imminent defeat on

the battlefield --- with different conditions for

the end of the conflict.

The corresponding statement was made by the

Permanent Representative of Russia to the

United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya.

Earlier, Nebenzia said that the United States

administration has opened its eyes to the

regime of Vladimir Zelensky.... in

recent months.

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Military commander Kukushkin

on the offensive of the Russian

army: Sumy --- is 20 kms away

May 29th, 12:53pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian military ---- is advancing on a broad front in the Sumy

region. To the outskirts of the regional centre remains about 20

kilometres, military commander Pavel Kukushkin said, on the

air of "Russia 1" .

According to him, the intensification of fighting is observed

in the vicinity of the main logistics point in the region –
Yunakovka.

"The Sumy region was an absolutely calm region even before

last August. But, after the enemy's adventure in the Kursk

region -- we are now advancing in the Sumy region. To

be more specific ------ after the liberation of Lokni,

Belovodiv and Vladimirovka, we also liberated

the settlements of Konstantinovka -- and

Vodolagi - getting closer and closer to

the regional centre.

''This is north of Yunakovka, the main logistics

centre --- where fighting is already underway
on the northern outskirts. Also our assault
units are pressing to the south, in the
Miropillia area", he said.... in the
60 Minutes program .

The military commander stressed that the regional

centre in the Sumy region, is still several tens of

kilometres away, for the Russian military.

"With a fairly wide coverage... we are approaching the

regional centre, Sumy, which is about 20 kilometres

away," he added.

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The Russian Armed Forces almost completely

destroyed, one of the amphibious battalions

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the DPR

May 29th, 11:56am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops almost destroyed one of the battalions

of the 46th separate airmobile Brigade of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine. The attack was carried out

using a 500-kilogram high-explosive

aerial bomb.

The enemy brigade was located in the village of

Perestroika in the Southern Donets direction,

reports TASS.

"More than 60 people were killed plus wounded. Thus,

the battalion is almost destroyed," the law

enforcement agencies reported.

According to the state, the size of the battalion in peacetime

averages 400 people, however, TASS notes, now most of

the AFU units are staffed by a third, so losses lead to

complete paralysis of their combat capability.

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Liberated by the Russian Armed Forces, Gnatovka

was defended by captured shopping centres,

and behind them were the "Azovites"

May 29th, 11:47am

(Vesti.ru)

Liberated by the Russian army, Gnatovka in the DPR ---- was

defended by soldiers caught by employees of the territorial

recruitment centres (TCCs) of Ukraine, and - behind them -

were Azov militants (banned in the Russian Federation).

This was reported by the grenade launcher operator of the

10th Guards Tank Regiment of the Southern Group of

Troops, with the call sign Ryzhy.

He stressed ---- that the assault in the area of Gnatovka was

difficult because of the vast open terrain, which the enemy

was actively working on. Ukrainian militants are fighting

with artillery and FPV drones, while trying to avoid

close-range shooting combat. At the same time,

the frontline Ukrainian positions are occupied

by military personnel mobilized by the TCK -

who either flee or surrender when Russian

army units approach.

"Ahead of them are the poor fellows caught on the streets of

the shopping centre - shniki, who were forced to fight. They

either run or surrender if we approach. But behind them

are the Nazis from "Azov", - the words of the soldier

are quoted in the message of the Ministry of

Defense of the Russian Federation.

Ryzhy noted - that local residents met the Russian fighters very

well and complained about the bullying and murder committed

by the Azovites. The military assured - that Russian soldiers

are helping local residents with food, medicine and fuel.

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In Moscow, two agents of the Ukrainian
special services were sentenced to
19 and 25 years in prison.

May 29th, 11:08am

(Vesti.ru)

A military court has sentenced two agents of the

Ukrainian special services to long prison terms

for spying and preparing a terrorist attack

in Russia.

The activities.... of Ukrainian citizen Zabolotnigo Oleg

Sergeyevich, born in 1995, and Russian citizen Volga

Maxim Aleksandrovich, born in 1977, were stopped

in August 2023. The defendants were found guilty

and sentenced to 25 and 19 years in a high-

security penal colony, respectively.

This was reported in the Centre for Public

Relations, of the FSB of Russia.

The court also fined Zabolotnigo 1 million rubles, and

Volga 900 thousand rubles, the department said.

According to the FSB, in 2022, Zabolotny completed a course

of sabotage and reconnaissance training in the Kharkiv

region and was sent to Russia in May 2023. Here he

collected information about military facilities and

military personnel of the Baltimor airfield in

Voronezh ..and transmitted it to Ukraine

via Telegram and Signal messengers.

Volga began cooperating with a representative

of the Kiev special services, in January 2023.

"In August 2023, on the instructions of the curator, he seized

firearms with ammunition, more than 10 kg of explosives

and electric detonators intended for Zabolotnim from a

cache in the Smolensk region and delivered them to

Voronezh, after which..... he was detained,"

the report says.

Later, from the received components, Zabolotny assembled

an improvised explosive device - with which. he planned to

eliminate a high-ranking serviceman of the Russian Armed

Forces by laying a self-propelled gun in the entrance of

the house. The person involved, could not implement

the plan and was detained on the way to the place

of the terrorist attack.

The verdict has not yet entered into legal force.

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Defense Ministry: during the day, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces lost up to 1,245 militants

in the free defense zone

May 29th, 10:49am

(Vesti.ru)

Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost

up to 1,245 militants in the free zone. This follows

from the summary of the Ministry of Defense of

the Russian Federation.

The enemy suffered the greatest losses in the area of

responsibility of the Center group, whose units

liberated the village of 'Shevchenko First' -

in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).

"The enemy's losses amounted to more than 390 servicemen,

two Kazak armoured combat vehicles, seven vehicles and a

field artillery gun," the Defense Ministry said in a summary

of the success of the Center group.

Thanks to the actions of the "Southern" group of troops --- the

village of Gnatovka in the DPR, passed under Russian control,

the enemy lost 240 soldiers - as well as 2 electronic warfare

stations, 3 ammunition depots and a warehouse of materiel.

In the area of responsibility of the Zapad group, the Ukrainian

Armed Forces lost more than 200 servicemen, two armoured

vehicles and four ammunition depots. Soldiers of the group

liberated the village of Stroevka, Kharkiv region.

Earlier it became known - that Russian troops attacked the

location of the US' MLRS HIMARS. The Iskander-M missile

strike and the Geran-2 UAV destroyed the command post

of the special operations centre "South", of the MTR of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine - in the Mykolaiv region.

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Ministry of Defense: The Russian Armed Forces

liberated Stroevka village, in the Kharkiv region

May 29th, 10:35am

(Vesti.ru)

Under the control of the Russian army, passed the village

Stroyevka, in the Kharkiv region. This is stated in the

summary of the Ministry of Defense of the

Russian Federation.

The settlement was liberated by the forces

of the group of troops "West".

"As a result of active actions - units of the Zapad

group of troops liberated the village of Stroevka

in the Kharkiv region," the Defense Ministry

said, in a summary.

Two days ago, war correspondent Alexey Gavrish said that

the Russian Armed Forces had stepped up their offensive

in the Kharkiv direction. According to military expert

Andriy Marochko, AFU units... abandoned their

positions.. near Volchansk, in the Kharkiv

region - after a fire raid and an attack

by Russian troops.

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The Russian army liberated Hnatovka

and Shevchenko 1 ---- in the DPR

May 29th, 10:34am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops - liberated the localities of Gnatovka

and Shevchenko I in the DPR, the Russian Defense

Ministry said in a summary.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the village

of Gnatovka was liberated by the "Southern" group

of troops, and the village of Shevchenko 1 --- by

units of the "Center" group of troops.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 240 soldiers, three

armored fighting vehicles, an artillery piece and 6 pickup

trucks near Hnativka, the Defense Ministry said. Three

ammunition depots, a material storage facility and 2

electronic warfare stations, were also destroyed.

Near Shevchenko, the first loss of Ukrainian troops amounted

to more than 390 soldiers, the report says. Also, the

Ukrainian Armed Forces lost two "Cossack"

armoured vehicles, field artillery guns,

and seven cars.

A day earlier, the Ministry of Defense informed

about the liberation of the village of

Zelenoe Pole, in the DPR.

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Prisoner of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Belyakov: tattoo with a swastika

became a brand - for life

May 29th, 7:31am

(RIA News)

Ukrainian prisoner Serhiy Belyakov said in a video published

by the Russian Defense Ministry that he went to fight from

prison, where he made a tattoo with a swastika.

According to him, the tattoo has become

a brand for life.

Belyakov .....was captured by fighters of the

Russian group "Center", RIA Novosti writes.

According to the prisoner, he served three terms

in prison and "stopped by" on the fourth.

"I was a janitor, cooked food, an errand boy.

I didn't like doing it, so I decided to sign a

contract," Belyakov said.

He said that during his first term in prison, he got a

swastika tattoo, even though his grandfather

fought for the USSR.

"If he had been alive, he would have strangled me

on the spot, or shot me. This tattoo, this eagle,

this swastika became a brand for me.

A brand for life," said the captured

soldier of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine.

Belyakov said that he ended up in the 72nd brigade of

the Armed Forces of Ukraine, signing a contract in

the expectation... of a later amnesty.

According to him, the presence of a tattoo in the form

of a swastika was a plus, in the 72nd brigade they

began to "support and encourage" him.

The prisoner clarified that the brigade consisted mainly

of drug addicts, alcoholics and criminals, who were

sent "one way", to the assault, fraudulently.

Belyakov complained about Major Andrey Kasovsky, who,
according to him, collected money from soldiers, played

certain games and took out his anger on subordinates,

when physical punishments were practiced.

As the prisoner noted, Kasovsky "swells constantly"

----- and forces soldiers to go out for runs - at night.

On Wednesday, TASS posted a video with another

captured serviceman of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, Yevgeny Bespartochny, who, after

a conversation with his relatives, asked

to be granted Russian citizenship.

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The expert --- declared readiness of the

Russian Federation to respond to the

Taurus strike with a "good product"

by Sergey Grekhov (Night Line Editor)

May 28th, 10:03pm

(Lenta.ru)

Russia - has a wide range of weapons as a response to a

potential strike by a German long-range Taurus missile,

military expert Alexey Leonkov told RIA Novosti.

He stressed: that it is possible to use options ranging

"from conventional weapons... and up to the most

extreme measures."

"We have a good product called

"Hazel", " the expert said.

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The State Duma commented on

threats to the Medinsky family

by Nikita Khromin (night line editor)

May 28th, 9:30pm

(Lenta.ru)

The head of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs,

Leonid Slutsky, commented on RIA Novosti -- information about

threats against the family of Russian presidential aide Vladimir

Medinsky, saying that attempts to put pressure on the Russian

side, by Ukrainian radicals --- cannot be ruled out.

"But I am sure - that our negotiators will stand firmly on the

position, of protecting Russia's national interests," the MP

stressed. He also noted that it is impossible to intimidate

the representatives of the Russian side.

In addition, Slutsky added -- all necessary measures will

be taken to ensure the safety of the Russian delegation.

Earlier it became known that the Medinsky family is being

threatened from Ukraine. In the State Duma - this was

considered an attempt to disrupt the negotiations,

but the head of the Ministry of Defense of

Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, said that

"Nazis" were involved in this,

which "do not influence".

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Zakharova: There were no agreements

on the participation of the US - in the

exchange of memoranda with Kiev

by Ivan Sysoev

May 28th, 5:10pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

The official representative of Russia's Foreign Ministry,

Maria Zakharova, pointed out ---- that there were no

agreements on the mediation of the US, or other

countries in the exchange of draft memoranda

with Kiev.

Earlier, the US President's special representative for

Ukraine... Keith Kellogg, said that Washington had

received a list of terms of the peace agreement

from Kiev and was waiting.......... for a similar

document from Moscow.

Commenting on this statement, Zakharova pointed out

that Russia "does not know what the Ukrainian side

handed over and to whom." She recalled that the

agreements reached in Istanbul, on May 16,

presuppose the preparation by Moscow

and Kiev of "their own vision of the

modalities of the settlement

and ceasefire."

"After that, the parties will exchange the relevant

documents, directly.... and discuss them at the

next round," Zakharova said.

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Medvedev announced the replenishment

of the Russian Armed Forces since the

beginning of the year by 175 thousand

contract soldiers

by Vladimir Kuzmin

May 8th, 4:10pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian
Federation, Dmitry Medvedev, held a meeting on the

issues of the re-supply of the Armed Forces.

He said that since the beginning of the year, almost

175 thousand servicemen, have arrived in military

units under the contract. More than 14 thousand

people were accepted to volunteer units.

The Deputy Chairman of the Security Council noted that

the situation of Russia's opponent - in Ukraine - looks

fundamentally different, which shows the real state

of affairs.

Medvedev called on all these trends to consolidate, and

work further - on recruiting the Russian Armed Forces

under the contract.

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UAV saved Russian soldiers by

cutting the fibre-optic cable

of the AFU FPV drone

by Alexey Rybin

May 28th, 3:05pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

A Russian UAV operator saved his colleagues by cutting the

fibre-optic cable of an APU FPV drone with his drone. This

is reported by the Telegram channel of military

correspondents of the "Russian Spring",

publishing the corresponding video.

The footage shows a Ukrainian FPV drone flying along the

trench. The Russian drone went "behind his back", got

closer and attacked with its propellers the fibre-optic

cable that the drone was connected to the operator.

After that, the enemy drone, which lost control, was led to

the side, and it collapsed on the parapet, unable to

attack the shelter of the Russian fighters.

The enemy "bird" did not explode

and actually remained intact.

Earlier, another Russian UAV due to the operation of the

Ukrainian electronic warfare system did not hit the

enemy's pickup truck, as originally planned, but

flew directly into the APU ammunition depot.

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TASS: a US citizen asked her captive nephew

to stay in Russia ------- at any cost

May 28th, 12:46pm

(Vesti.ru)

A US citizen of Ukrainian origin asked her captured nephew

to stay in Russia at any cost. This is reported by TASS

with reference to the video message of the woman.

It is alleged that Ukrainian border guard Yevhen Bespartochny

contacted Russian soldiers for surrender, and the Russian

military agreed to give him video messages from

his relatives. His mother and sister... live in

Russia, his wife and child live in Ukraine,

and his aunt lives in the United States.

"We all want to ask you - not to return to Ukraine.

Please stay in Russia, ask for political asylum,"

Nika White said in the video, addressing

her relative.

At the same time, the soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces

gave Yevgeny several months to reflect on the sent wishes.

Subsequently, Bespartochny's mother and his sister, also

recorded appeals.

Earlier, it became known that the serviceman of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine Georgy Karakulin, who was captured in

the Sumy direction, refused to exchange and expressed

a desire to obtain Russian citizenship.

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Peskov: Russia -- unlike Ukraine --

does not hit residential buildings

May 28th, 12:25pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian military -- unlike the Ukrainian one -- does not

attack residential buildings, but defeats military targets.

This was stated by the press secretary of the President

of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov in a comment

to the TV channel "Russia 1".

He pointed out that so far there is no talk about the stage

of a truce on the Ukrainian conflict. First, the parties

must agree on memoranda and terms of the truce.

"Our negotiating teams are currently engaged in this, and

the special military operation continues," Peskov said.

As for the activation of drone attacks and the response to

the Ukrainian side, Peskov stressed that the Russian

Armed Forces respond only with strikes on

military targets.

"It is important to remember one indisputable fact: Ukrainians

still hit our residential buildings, social facilities," he said.

''We're hitting the ammunition, the places where the

murder weapons are collected. Big difference."

Earlier, the Kremlin did not disclose the contents of

the upcoming memorandum on the settlement

of the Ukrainian conflict.

The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday -- its

intention to continue massive strikes on military facilities

and enterprises of the military-industrial complex of

Ukraine --- in response to the attacks of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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The Ministry of Defense shows footage of

the hoisting of the Russian flag
in liberated 'Green Field'

May 28th, 12:02pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Defense Ministry has released footage

of the liberation of the village of Zelenoe Pole in

the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).

The video also shows the hoisting

of the Russian flag in the village.

As noted in the department, the Green Field was liberated

thanks to the actions of Russian servicemen of the 5th

Guards combined Arms Army of the Vostok group

of troops. They stressed that the assault troops

broke through the enemy's defenses and

entered the village with the support of

aviation, artillery and unmanned

systems calculations.

"In the course of active offensive operations, the settlement

of Zelenoe Pole of the Donetsk People's Republic was

liberated, unfurling Russian flags," the report says.

After the suppression of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,

Russian servicemen.... cleared 460 buildings and

established full control over the settlement.

The Green Field was liberated --- on May 28. The military

department clarified that Russian troops defeated six

Ukrainian brigades in the areas of the settlements of

Komar, Novopol in the DPR, as well as Gavrilovka in

the Dnepropetrovsk region and Gulyai-pole in the

Zaporozhye region.

As a result, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than

165 servicemen, two armoured combat vehicles,

10 vehicles, two field artillery pieces - and

an electronic warfare station.

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Zelensky claimed: that the

Armed Forces of Ukraine

are back in Kursk region

by Anastasia Volova (editor of the

Operational Information Dept)

May 28th, 12:01pm

(Lenta.ru)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are again allegedly

located on the territory of the Kursk region.

This was stated by the President of

Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky.

According to him, this time the Ukrainian military

managed to enter the Russian border region

from a different direction - from the village

of Tetkino. He assured... that the Armed

Forces of Ukraine have "good

practice" here.

Zelensky's statement, was

called ''drug nonsense''.

Russian military correspondent, Alexander Kots, declared

Zelensky's insanity, commenting on his words about the

alleged Ukrainian military in the Kursk region.

He recalled, that the Russian military forced the enemy out

of the border area and is now engaged in creating a buffer

zone on the territory of the Ukrainian Sumy region.

''While Zelya is "storming" Kursk in a narcotic delirium,

the group of troops "North", in a number of areas, has

already entered the Sumy region, to a depth of about

10 kms. Formation of the buffer zone.... continues.''

The military commander added -- that the Ukrainian

leader can say whatever he wants: "His words...

will bring the war to Kiev."

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Ushakov: Trump does not fully understand

that the Russian Federation only affects

Ukraine's military-industrial complex

May 28th, 11:48am

(Vesti.ru)

US President Donald Trump does not understand --- that the

Russian armed forces, in response to the massive attacks

of the Kiev regime --- are hitting exclusively the military

infrastructure of Ukraine.

This was announced by Presidential aide, Yuri Ushakov, in

an interview with the author and co-host of the program

"Moscow. Kremlin. Putin", to Pavel Zarubin.

The presidential aide noted that the US leader is not fully

informed about the real state of affairs in the course of

the Russian-Ukrainian confrontation, namely ---- that

Russia's strikes on the Ukrainian military-industrial

complex facilities, are a response to the attacks

of the Kiev regime.

"Trump only knows what retaliatory measures we are taking.

Moreover, he does not fully understand that we are hitting

only military infrastructure or military-industrial complex

facilities," Ushakov said.

Kiev -- carries out massive attacks on civilian objects and

civilians in Russian regions. For example, on May 1st, the

Ukrainian Armed Forces used drones to attack a market

in Alyoshki, in Kherson region. The Russian Foreign

Ministry noted that the attack was deliberately

carried out on a holiday, when residents of

the city went shopping ----- in order to

maximize civilian casualties.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry announced its

intention to continue massive strikes on military

facilities and enterprises of the military-

industrial complex of Ukraine --- in

response to the attacks of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Military commander Gavrish: the bridgehead of

the Russian Armed Forces on the border of the

Dnipropetrovsk region....... is expanding

May 28th, 11:28am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian military is tightening its flanks and expanding its

bridgehead on the border of the Dnipropetrovsk region. This

was stated on the air of the program "60 minutes" on the

TV channel "Russia 1" by military commander

Alexey Gavrish.

According to him, the Russian Armed Forces are already

staying near the village of Orekhovo. And the military

contingent in this area ....will increase.

"Our troops ---------- have already reached the border of
Dnipropetrovsk region, by the Orekhovo settlement.

And now we are gradually tightening up the flanks.

''Our troops are expanding their foothold. It is still too early

to talk about a large approach to the Dnipropetrovsk

region, but in several places we are approaching
it --- and quite rapidly," he said.

The military commander added that the enemy

does not have enough reserves to contain

the onslaught.

"The Armed Forces of Ukraine now, simply do not have enough

reserves, and every day this problem becomes more and more

difficult for them, because there are no personnel," he stated.

Earlier, Russian security officials reported that Ukrainian

radical units -- were withdrawing their forces from the

front line in the Dnipropetrovsk region, to the rear.

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The pensioner.... sold jewelry and fur coats:

to buy clothes for the fighters of the SVO

May 27th, 3:27pm

(RT.ru)

A pensioner from Chelyabinsk, Bairambike Khamitova,

sold jewelry and sable fur coats - to buy clothes for

the SVO fighters, who called her God's Dandelion.

According to RIA Novosti, the woman is 86 years old,

and lost her son - so is on her own. After that, she

engaged in volunteer activities in the war zone.

"I returned to Chelyabinsk... and sold sable fur coats
and jewelry and bought clothes. I went to the guys
with this stuff," she said.

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APU drone attacks hospital in Aleshki,

and injures an 85-year-old woman

May 27th, 3:16pm

(RT.ru)

The Armed forces of Ukraine - attacked a district hospital in

Aleshki, Kherson region, with an unmanned aerial vehicle.

As a result, an 85-year-old woman was injured.

As the governor of the region Vladimir Saldo reported

in his Telegram channel, the blow was delivered
on the night of May 27.

He added that as a result of the attack, the building of

a medical facility, and an ambulance, were damaged.

"The blow was aimed at the place where people

are being treated and saved," he wrote.

In early May, Baldo reported on an attack by the

Ukrainian Armed Forces - on an ambulance in

Alyoshki, as a result of which a paramedic

was injured.

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Putin pointed out the importance of

internal mobilization of Russians

in the current situation

May 27th, 12:47pm

(RT.ru)

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, during a meeting of
the Supervisory Board of the Autonomous Non Profit

Organization "Russia - the land of Opportunities"

noted the importance of internal mobilization
of citizens - in the current situation.

"The most important thing in the situation in which we are,

the country is ------- is the internal mobilization of each

individual, and society as a whole," he stressed.

Vladimir Putin is taking part in a meeting of the Council of

the Autonomous Non Profit Organization "Russia - the

Land of Opportunities" on May 27.

The Russian leader previously stated, that about

50,000 to 60,000 citizens voluntarily come to

serve in the free military zone...

every month.

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RV: troops from the Crimea staged a

massacre of the APU near Tetkino

in the Kursk region

May 27th, 12:39pm

(RT.ru)

Paratroopers of the Crimean 56th regiment of the Russian

Airborne Forces staged a massacre of the APU near

Tetkino in the Kursk region, destroying a lot of

enemy infantry and equipment, writes the

Telegram channel "Voenkory

Russkoy Vesna".

"Paratroopers of the Crimean 56th Airborne Regiment continue

to massively destroy the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Sumy

region, and driving the enemy away from the border deep into

their territory," the publication says.

Earlier, military expert Andrey Marochko noted that units of the

Russian Armed Forces are "inevitably expanding" the buffer

zone near the Kursk region, despite enemy resistance.

On May 19, the Russian military repelled one of the most

massive attacks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the

direction of Tetkino.

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La Libre: Belgium postponed delivery

of F-16s to Ukraine -------- until 2028

May 27th, 12:20pm

(RT.ru)

Belgium postponed the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to

Ukraine promised in 2024 to a later date — now the

aircraft will arrive by 2028.

This is reported by La Libre.

"By 2028, Belgium will supply Ukraine with

30 F-16 fighter jets," the article says.

It is noted that the kingdom has already begun preparations

for the delivery of the last batch of aircraft received from

the Netherlands.

The planes will first be delivered to Belgium, where they

will undergo technical training, before being shipped.

The Netherlands --- in turn --- will transfer 24 F-16

fighter jets to Ukraine, the newspaper writes.

On May 20, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Franken announced

the country's intention to annually provide military assistance

to Ukraine... in the amount of €1 billion.

Earlier, the Dutch Defense Ministry announced

that the last of the promised batch of F-16

fighters - was sent to Kiev.

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Russian Navy exercises

begin in the Baltic Sea

May 27th, 12:13pm

(RT.ru)

Exercises of the Russian Navy began in the Baltic Sea

with the support of aviation, and the participation
of 3 thousand military personnel and 20 ships.

"A planned exercise of the Baltic Fleet forces ------ is being

conducted with the involvement of part of the Northern

Fleet forces ------ with the support of aviation of the

aerospace forces, the Moscow and Leningrad

military districts," the press service of the

Baltic Fleet RIA Novosti reports.

The ships participating in the exercise left their bases

and deployed to the designated areas of the Baltic

Sea - to perform their assigned tasks.

About 25 planes and helicopters are involved, as well

as up to 70 units of military and special equipment.

During the exercise ---- ship crews will perform anti-submarine

tasks in combat training ranges, work out protection against

unmanned boats and conduct artillery firing at both sea and

air targets.

In April, the sea minesweepers "MT-264" and "MT-265" of the

Pacific Fleet during a test tactical exercise --- worked out

actions to search for and destroy sea mines in

the waters of the Avacha Bay.

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APU killed a pregnant woman in the

Kursk region in front of her child

May 27th, 11:54am

(RT.ru)

The APU killed a pregnant woman in front of relatives

and her child in August 2024, said Prosecutor of the

Kursk region, Alexey Tsukanov.

This is reported by RIA Novosti.

"A pregnant woman was killed -- in front of her relatives

and her child," the agency quoted Tsukanov as saying.

According to him, the incident occurred on August 6, 2024,

when the Armed Forces of Ukraine crossed the border of

the Kursk region and attempted to seize the territory.

The prosecutor said that the military "purposefully killed

civilians" using various weapons, including ballistic

cluster munitions and drones.

Earlier, Tsukanov said that currently the fate of 789

residents of the border region of the Kursk region,

including four children, remains unknown.

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Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

showed ------ how the APU defended Staraya

Nikolaevka with the help of detachments

May 27th, 11:15am

(Vesti.ru)

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation published

footage showing the actions of soldiers of the 10th Guards

Tank Regiment -- part of the "Southern" group of troops.

They liberated the village of Staraya Nikolaevka in the Donetsk

People's Republic, which the Ukrainian military defended,

with the help of detachments.

During a decisive offensive, units of the 10th tank Regiment of

the "Southern" group of troops successfully liberated the

village of Staraya Nikolaevka in the DPR.

Objective monitoring footage shows soldiers of the 10th Guards

Tank Regiment ---- setting up the national flag of the
Russian Federation in a locality liberated from
the armed forces of Ukraine.

Despite the attempts of counterattacks by the Ukrainian Armed

Forces, the assault units reacted quickly to any sudden

changes in the situation and forced the Ukrainian

soldiers defending the village - to retreat.

The deputy commander of the motorized rifle battalion with the

call sign Orekh said that the area around the village is very

difficult to storm, since it is open, and the operators of

Ukrainian FPV drones had a strong impact on the

assault groups.

"We were supported during the assault by tank crews ----

who worked from closed firing positions, which is due

to the need to preserve equipment and personnel

from UAV strikes," he said.

The Russian military noted that, with the help of recon drones,

it was possible to see that the so-called barrage detachments

were attached to the AFU units defending the settlement.

According to the Russian officer, this is a standard tactic of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine: military personnel who cannot - or

do not want to - perform tasks, due to their moral and

business qualities, are assigned in a supervisory

role, from among the units prohibited on the

territory of the Russian Federation.

On May 27th, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the

village of Staraya Nikolaevka came under the control of the

Russian Armed Forces. The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost

over 280 servicemen, two Senator armoured vehicles,

an artillery piece and two ammunition depots.

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Russian Defense Ministry: daily losses

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

amounted to 1,475 militants

May 27th, 10:58am

(Vesti.ru)

During the day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost at least 1,475

servicemen. This follows from the summary of the Ministry

of Defense of the Russian Federation.

The enemy suffered the greatest losses in the

area of responsibility of the Center group.

"Units of the Center group of forces improved their position on

the front line. Enemy losses amounted to 470 soldiers, a tank,

three armoured combat vehicles and five vehicles,"

the military department said in a summary.

Thanks to the actions of the units of the "Southern" group of

Russian troops, the enemy lost more than 280 militants and

two Senator armoured vehicles, and the village of Staraya

Nikolaevka in the Donetsk People's Republic came under

the control of the group's fighters.

Also, at least 215 militants were eliminated by the forces of

the Vostok group, up to 205 in the area of responsibility of

the West and up to 245 in the area of responsibility of the

North group.

Earlier, the head of the DPR Denis Pushilin on the air of "Russia

24", said that the Russian army is advancing in all directions.

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Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation:

The Russian Armed Forces will continue its

massive strikes on the military-industrial

complex of Ukraine - in response to the

the Armed Forces of Ukraine's attacks

May 27th, 10:17am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Defense Ministry announced - on Tuesday - its

intention to continue massive strikes on military facilities

and enterprises of Ukraine's military-industrial complex.

The ministry's statement emphasizes that such actions will

be a response to "any terrorist attacks and provocations

of the Kiev regime." The ministry clarified that the

strikes will be carried out - exclusively - on

military targets.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has previously indicated that

Moscow will give an adequate response to the massive

attacks of UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and

the ongoing terror against the civilian population

and civilian objects of the Russian regions.

The Ministry stressed that the barbaric attacks of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine ---- are aimed at disrupting the resumed

negotiations and the implementation of the agreements

reached in Istanbul.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted that, despite

the attacks... Russia remains committed to a peaceful

settlement of the Ukrainian crisis and is actively

working on a document setting out the

conditions: for achieving a stable,

and long-term, comprehensive

agreement with Ukraine.

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Ukraine has found a way to......

resolve the conflict in 24 hours

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

May 26th, 11:24pm

(Lenta.ru)

The main reason why a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian

conflict is not possible is President Vladimir Zelensky, said

the deputy of the Verkhovna Rada, Artem Dmytruk. In his

Telegram channel, he talked about.... a way to resolve

the conflict.

"We remove the root causes -------- and then peace..... in 24 hours!

One can agree or disagree with the statement that in order to

achieve peace between Russia and Ukraine, it is necessary

to eliminate the root causes of the war. But, there is an

even more primary reason...... and this main reason,

and obstacle to achieving peace is the very figure

of Zelensky," the parliamentarian said.

Dmytruk added that until Zelensky is removed from the post

of president, no negotiations will help end the conflict.

Earlier, Verkhovna Rada deputy Alexander Dubinsky, said that

Zelensky wants to destroy Ukraine. His purpose is to relieve

himself of responsibility to the state, he believes.

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Private Usmanov ---- destroyed an AFU

FPV drone and delivered ammunition

to Russian military personnel

May 26th, 10:56pm

(Izvestia.ru)

Private Aidar Usmanov was carrying out the task of transporting

ammunition and logistics to a point near the contact line, when

his car was attacked by an FPV drone of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine (AFU).

Usmanov noticed the enemy drone in time, and made a rapid

maneuver, moving away from the impact. After successfully

avoiding a collision with the drone, the private stopped the

car and left the cabin, grabbing a standard weapon. Once

outside, Usmanov aimed at the drone and destroyed it

with several precise shots. The drone exploded in

midair, and the private managed to deliver the

cargo to its destination - on time.

The Russian Defense Ministry, also noted the bold and decisive

actions of the Guards of private Denis Kokovin, who, as part of

the artillery gun crew, performed a combat mission to destroy

equipment and manpower of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

and conduct counter-battery warfare. During the clash,

the enemy was defeated.... but then requested

reinforcements, not wanting to retreat

from fortified positions.

Russian intelligence ----- established the coordinates of

the accumulation of manpower - and equipment of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine, after which it transmitted

information about their location - to Kokovin.

The Guard private immediately aimed an artillery piece at

the coordinates obtained and fired a shot. The enemy

lost part of its equipment and manpower, which

forced it to immediately retreat.

Earlier on May 27, the Russian Defense Ministry noted the

actions of Senior Lieutenant Artem Malygin. The group

under his command came under artillery fire from the

Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Malygin quickly got his bearings in the current situation,

identified the places of hiding and gave instructions to

his subordinates to disperse. He also provided first

aid to the wounded serviceman - and organized

the defense competently.

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Khinshtein spoke about the death of a pensioner

after being bullied by soldiers of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

May 26th, 10:52pm

(Lenta.ru)

Acting Governor of the Kursk region, Alexander Khinshtein,

responded to reports of the death of pensioner Alexander

Grigoriev in Sudzha after bullying by soldiers of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). He wrote about

this in his Telegram channel.

"Ukrainian inhumans, wearing German helmets, mocked the

defenseless old man who just asked for help," he said. The

politician noted that the Russian military - found gunshot

wounds - on the discovered remains of the man. "There

is no limit to Nazi inhumanity," Hinstein concluded.

On May the 26th, it became known that 74-year-old Alexander

Grigoriev (Gusarov) from the Kursk region - who disappeared

in August 2024, was killed by Ukrainian soldiers. The man's

daughter - said that she learned about the death of her

father.. from the Russian military, who were clearing

Gogolevka from the AFU fighters, in the suburb of

Sudzha ----- the man was found without signs of

life, in April. According to the Russian woman

she identified Grigoriev -- by his clothes,
hands and feet. On May the 1st,
he was cremated.

State Duma deputy Leonid Slutsky promised a reward

of five million rubles for the capture of the men who

had bullied the pensioner.

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Retired Colonel Otten: the idea of

supplying long-range weapons

is futile

May 26th, 9:46pm

(RT.ru)

The Europeans' plans to lift restrictions on the supply of

long-range weapons to Kiev will not bring any results

in practice. This was stated in an interview with RT

by retired German Air Force Colonel Gerold Otten.

He explained that, for example, the Taurus missiles

are subject to export restrictions from the US,

since they contain US elements.

"I do not see that the US administration has allowed the supply

of Taurus to Ukraine ---- at this time. So, from my point of view,

there is no change in the quality. This is a political statement.

They are trying to show strength here, show determination,"

Otten added.

Earlier, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that

the decision to lift restrictions on the supply of long-range

weapons to Kiev, if it was made, goes against Russia's

aspirations for a peaceful settlement.

At the same time, German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said

that Germany has not changed its position on arms supplies

to Ukraine. "As for the range - I also want to say, that there

is no new agreement that goes beyond what the previous

government did," RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

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Poddubny: by their actions, the Armed Forces

of Ukraine --- risk losing regions that are not

a priority for the Russian Federation

May 26th, 6:54pm

(Vesti.ru)

Because of the provocation on the Kursk border... the Kiev

regime risks losing those regions that the Russian troops

- initially - did not consider to be priority areas of the

special operation. This was announced, by the

military correspondent of VGTRK Evgeny

Poddubny on the air of the program

"60 Minutes" on the TV

channel "Russia".

He noted that the Russian army is expanding control over

the territory of the Sumy region: the village of Belovody

was taken under full control by Russian paratroopers.

These territories were not considered priority areas of

a special military operation, before the Kiev regime

invaded the territory of the Kursk border area,

the military commander says.

"In fact, Kiev provoked such a reaction, and now risks
losing several more regions --- that were not on the
priority list --- to our own actions" Poddubny said.

He stressed that the Russian army enjoys an advantage

and has the initiative along the entire line of contact.

"There is an active offensive in the Pokrovsky direction. And

we can already say that the Konstantinovsky direction, has

appeared. The city of Konstantinovka -- is now the centre

of attention, because the fighting is going on around it,"

the military commander added.

Poddubny also expressed the opinion that the formation

of a security zone on the border area --- is a necessity

--- to protect local residents.

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It became known about the liquidation

of the leader of the "Right Sector"

by Anastasia Dubova (Editor

of the BSSR department)

May 26th, 3:56pm

(Lenta.ru)

The Ukrainian nationalist, one of the leaders of the "Right Sector"

organization (recognized in Russia as an extremist and

terrorist organization and banned), Vladimir Sklyar,

was liquidated by the Armed Forces of Russia

near Kursk.

This is reported by Argumenty I Fakty with reference to

the military correspondent, Ruslan Tatarinov.

"On May 21, Sklyar was killed in the border area,

in the Kursk direction," the publication says.

Earlier, TASS, citing a source, announced the liquidation

of the Right Sector nationalists by the Russian army.

The losses amounted to about 30 servicemen.

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Senator Karasin on the West's

decision to arm Kiev: it's

very dark

May 26th, 2:48pm

(Vesti.ru)

The decision of Germany, France, the US and UK to abandon

range restrictions in the supply of weapons to Ukraine

is extremely sad for the peace negotiations.

This was stated by the Chairman of the Federation Council

Committee on International Affairs, Grigory Karasin.

According to him, such a decision has

long been planned by the West.

"This is very sad news for future negotiations on peace,

on establishing contacts on the Ukrainian crisis. This

is definitely very dark and sad," Karasin stated.

The senator said that Western countries have long

been moving towards this, but they were stopped

by their unwillingness to aggravate bad relations

with Russia.

Earlier, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the

refusal of Germany, Great Britain, France and the US to

limit the range of military supplies to Ukraine.

According to him, Kiev can strike at the territory of the

Russian Federation with long-range weapons.

He promised to provide the Kiev regime

with the appropriate weapons.

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Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation:

daily losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

in the free zone amounted to

1,415 servicemen

May 26th, 12:32pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces --- have lost more than 1,400

soldiers in the special operation zone over the past day,

the Russian Defense Ministry said.

The units of the "Northern" group of troops destroyed up

to 275 enemy soldiers, the "Western" group – up to 235

military personnel, the "Southern" group – up to 205

military personnel, the "Central" group – up to 475

military personnel, the "Eastern" group – more

than 160 military personnel, and the "Dnipro"

group – up to 65 military personnel of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Daily enemy losses also include three

tanks and an ammunition depot.

The Russian Defense Ministry previously reported on a

massive strike by drones and high-precision air-based

weapons on the Starokonstantinov airfield, which is

used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According
to the Ministry of Defense, all the designated
targets - were hit.

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The Russian army liberated Vladimirovka

and Belovody in the Sumy region

May 26th, 10:23am

(Vesti.ru)

The armed forces of the Russian Federation liberated the

settlements of Vladimirovka and Belovody in the Sumy

region of Ukraine. This was reported in the Ministry

of Defense of the Russian Federation.

Settlements came under the control of Russian troops

thanks to the actions of the group "North".

"As a result of active and decisive actions, units of the North

group of troops liberated the settlements of Vladimirovka

and Belovody in the Sumy region," the military

department said in a Telegram channel.

Earlier, the military department reported that due to the lack of

infantry in the Sumy region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are

sending female prisoners to storm Russian positions. At

the same time, Ukrainian militants, daily, try to storm

Russian positions near the village of Ryzhevka,

Sumy region, but these attempts remain

unsuccessful.

On Sunday, it became known about the liberation of the

settlement of Romanovka in the Donetsk People's

Republic. Fighters of the 68th tank regiment of

the 150th Guards motorized rifle Division of

the Yug group of Troops told Rossiya 24

TV channel... that Romanovka was

entered from two sides during

cloudy weather.

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In the Kursk region, two civilians were

injured in an attack by UAVs of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine

May 24th, 5:11pm

(RT.ru)

The Armed forces of Ukraine - attacked the border areas

of the Kursk region with the help of drones. As a
result, two civilians were injured.

This was announced in his Telegram channel, by the

acting Governor of the region, Alexander Khinshtein.

He noted that the localities of Shchegolek in the Belovsky

district and Budishche in the Bolshesoldatsky district

were hit. The victims were men aged 43 and 59.

"Both of the victims, are being taken to the

Kursk Regional Hospital," Khinshtein said.

Earlier, the acting head of the Kursk region, reported

about three civilians injured as a result of an attack

by the Armed Forces of Ukraine - on the region.

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The Ukrainian Armed Forces abandoned

the bodies of Polish mercenaries while

fleeing..... from Otradnoye to the DPR

by Alexey Komolov

May 24th, 4:39pm

(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)

The Russian military found the bodies of Polish mercenaries

abandoned by the Ukrainian Armed Forces while fleeing

from the village of Otradnoye to the DPR on the border

with the Dnipropetrovsk region. This is reported by

TASS with reference to the shooter of the 36th

motorized rifle brigade of the Vostok group.

According to him, the soldiers were clearing out basements

and "saw Poles who had already died." The chevrons and

badges of the liquidated militants helped the Russian

military to understand who is in front of them.

In addition, a large number of equipment and weapons

of NATO countries were destroyed in the battles for

Otradnoye, the source said.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that

the Russian Armed Forces liberated the localities

of Loknya, in the Sumy region, as well as

Otradnoye and Stupochki, in the DPR.

Loknya was liberated by the group of troops "North",

Otradnoye --- by the group of troops "East", and

Stupochki --- by units of the "Southern" group.

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tass: liberation of Otradnoye
cuts all the logistics of the
Ukrainian Armed Forces
in Zaporizhia region

May 24th, 2:28pm

(RT.ru)

The liberation of Otradnoye in the DPR cuts the logistics of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Zaporozhye and

Dnepropetrovsk regions. This was reported to TASS by

Russian law enforcement agencies.

According to the source, the liberation of this settlement, opens

the road to Komar for Russian troops. According to the source,

this village is the last major settlement on the way to the

Dnipropetrovsk region.

"This cuts, respectively, the routes passing in Zaporozhye and

in the Dnipropetrovsk region, cuts all the enemy's logistics,"

the law enforcement agencies stressed.

On the afternoon of May 24th, it became known that the Russian

army liberated Stupochki and Otradnoye in the DPR. One of the

soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces said that Ukrainian

militants were trying to regain control of Otradnoye.

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In Britain, they announced the gathering

of Russian troops to the Ukrainian

"fortress city"

by Varvara Koshechkina (editor of

the Operational Information Dept)

May 24th, 1:20pm

(Lenta.ru)

Journalist Michael Drummond reported that Russia is pulling

troops together to the Ukrainian "fortress city" of Kharkiv.

In the material published on the website of the British

edition of Sky News, it is said that Moscow may be

preparing for a new large-scale offensive in

this direction.

According to the correspondent, after the liberation of the Kursk

region, more than 50 thousand Russian troops concentrated on

the border with the Kharkiv region. Citing analysts, he claims

that the Russian Armed Forces have a "four-month window"

to break through the front before weather conditions start

to worsen.

"There is -- a clear preparation of the enemy for active offensive

actions," the publication quotes the chief of staff of the 13th

Operational Brigade of Ukraine, Andriy Pomagaibus.

In turn, Sky News military analyst ,Michael Clarke, said that

among those deployed to the border of the Kharkiv region

are elite units, including airborne units. According to him,

Russian troops may be preparing for a major offensive

--- on Kharkiv and Sumy. "It can either be a direct

attack on one of the cities (not an easy task,

given how well they are protected), or -- an

attempt to take most of the surrounding

territory," he concluded.

Earlier, Czech political analyst Oskar Krejci predicted

the loss of Kharkiv and Odessa regions by Ukraine.

In his opinion, nothing can stop the advance of

Russian troops.

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APU flees from positions near

Malye Shcherbakov --- in

Zaporizhia region

May 24th, 12:50pm

(Vesti.ru)

Militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine..... are leaving their

positions near the village of Malye Shcherbaki in Zaporizhia

region. This was reported by a scout of the 392nd regiment

of the 19th division of the Dnepr group of the Russian

Armed Forces with the call sign Maks.

According to the serviceman, often when the Russian army

reaches the positions of Ukrainian soldiers, they are no

longer there. Moreover, the militants do not have time

to collect their belongings and food.

"They throw backpacks, things, food. Everyone drops out

and leaves. There was no such thing as ''We held on,"

he said, in an interview with RIA Novosti.

According to the Russian fighter, despite the significant number

of attack unmanned aerial vehicles of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine in the air, the soldiers of the Armed Forces of

the Russian Federation manage to successfully

cope with the tasks set by the command.

The village of Malye Shcherbaki is located on the left flank

of a large logistics hub of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

in the city of Orekhov, Zaporizhia region.

Ukrainian militants are also fleeing from their positions in the

Donetsk People's Republic, a soldier of the Russian Armed

Forces with the call sign Stary reported. He noted that

the enemy understands the complexity of the

situation, so it avoids shooting battles.

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Fighter Galinsky spoke about the

propaganda of Russophobia in

children's colouring books

in Ukraine

May 24th, 12:28pm

(Vesti.ru)

Soldier of the Russian Armed Forces Konstantin Galinsky was

the director of a rural school. But three years ago, he left for

the SVO zone, changing his administrative and teaching

activities in a quiet village near Novosibirsk to the

Goryachoe Pokrovskoe direction.

He spoke about the reasons for this decision

on the Rossiya 24 TV channel.

At the very beginning of the SVO, Galinsky joined the

volunteers - he formed parcels for the soldiers,
and also visited the Kharkiv direction on

humanitarian missions. What he saw,

made him eventually go to the
front as a volunteer.

"When you are in a kindergarten --- when humanitarian aid

was brought to employees, you just open the children's

"decoration" and see: a Ukrainian soldier stands with

his foot on a Russian soldier ---- and the flag of our

country lies there, in children's drawings. When

children are taught from childhood -- fascism,

and to hate the Russian language, this was

probably -- the most important starting

point, when consciousness began

to change in their heads,"

Konstantin Galinsky....

shared his memories.

He waited until September 1, the solemn

ruler, after which ------ he left to serve.

"I made this decision for myself, during the lineup, when

all of the parents [were] there. I spoke congratulatory

words, parting words: to first-graders, 11th-graders,

9th-graders who are going to graduate and pass

the exams. And, going into the office, I dialed

the military commissar and found out what

I needed," the serviceman said.

Several of Galinsky's students, one of whom serves with him

in the same regiment, also perform tasks in the SVO zone.

Moreover, the teacher's own brother also serves nearby.

"My brother - is serving in the SVO. He serves in the Southern

Military District, as well as in assault units," Galinsky shared.

Now thousands of former teachers are protecting the future

of the younger generation ---- in the free education zone.

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Russian air defense forces shot down

a Mig-29 aircraft of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces

May 24th, 12:24pm

(Izvestia.ru)

The Russian Air Defense Forces (PVO) shot down a

MiG-29 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force (VVS).

This was reported on May 24 in the Ministry

of Defense of the Russian Federation.

"An air defense system shot down a MiG-29 aircraft

of the Ukrainian Air Force and three JDAM guided

bombs," the report says.

The ministry added that 174 enemy drones and

seven rockets of the HIMARS multiple launch

rocket system were also hit.

In addition, the Russian army destroyed the aviation

centre of the Security Service of Ukraine( SBU),

ammunition depots, as well as temporary

locations of Ukrainian units.

Earlier in the day, it became known that air defense

systems intercepted 10 UAVs of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine, over the Belgorod region. It was

specified, that the Ukrainian drones were

downed from 8: 00 to 8: 30 Moscow time.

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Brothers - stormtroopers - told about

their successful attack ---- on

the APU opornik

by Marina Sovina (night editor)

May 23rd, 9:14pm

(Lenta.ru)

Brothers - stormtroopers of the 5th combined Arms army

of the Vostok group of troops with the call signs Shum

and Klinika - conducted a successful operation to

capture a fortified stronghold of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine in the south-Donetsk

direction, near the settlement of

Volnoye Pole.

This - was reported by the

Russian Defense Ministry.

The ministry said that this object was well camouflaged

and reinforced --- representing a complex system of

dugouts and firing points of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine. The command of the Russian Armed

Forces unit decided to use stormtroopers

.....on motorcycles.

The maneuverability of the fighters allowed them

to enter the enemy's flanks and attack in an

unexpected place.

Earlier, it was reported that a serviceman of the Vostok

group of troops with the call sign Shum held positions

for two weeks, after being wounded, so as not to

abandon his brother - with whom he serves

together. "I couldn't leave my brother,

I went to the end," he shared.

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Data on the number of Ukrainian Armed

Forces held captive in Russia revealed

by Ivan Lesyuk

May 23rd, 4:03pm

(Gazeta.ru)

Almost 10 thousand soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

(AFU) are in Russian captivity. This is reported by the

Telegram channel Mash.

Today, the first stage of the exchange in the "1000 for 1000"

format took place on the border of Ukraine and Belarus.

About 1,300 servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces were

held captive in Kiev before it began. As a result of the full

implementation of the agreements, most of them will

return home. At the same time, almost 10 thousand

soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are in

Russian captivity.

According to Mash, all the Russians approved for the

exchange were kept in a border colony in Sumy.

Mostly they were military personnel from the

Kursk and Kharkiv directions.

On May 23, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that

Ukraine had returned 270 Russian servicemen and 120

civilians, including civilians captured by the Ukrainian

Armed Forces in the Kursk region, as part of the

exchange. In return, the Russian side handed

over 270 prisoners of war of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces and 120 civilians to

Ukraine. The ministry stressed

that the exchange will

continue..... in the

coming days.

On May 16, the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine

since 2022 were held in Istanbul . One of the main results

of the meeting was the agreement of the parties on the

exchange of prisoners in the "1000 for 1000" format.

Earlier, a Ukrainian prisoner of war called on the Ukrainian

Armed Forces - to lay down their weapons and surrender.

"The guys are fellow soldiers, I advise everyone to drop

their weapons and not fight. It is better to surrender,

to be alive and well," the Ukrainian fighter urged.

The prisoner of war also admitted his guilt for participating

in hostilities and said that he could not desert, because

"they still catch and return".

Ukrainian serviceman Soroka mistakenly entered the dugout

of the Russian military and was captured in the border area

of the Kursk region.

The prisoner of war said that the command sent him to

positions in the area of Suji. The soldier of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine also noted the indifferent attitude

of the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

to the fate of personnel ---- and said Ukrainian

servicemen are not spared, sending them

to the hottest spots.

At the same time, the prisoner declared the humane

attitude of Russian servicemen to prisoners of war.

Earlier, a soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

surrendered and gave out the routes of his

colleagues in the DPR.

"One of them (the Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers who

surrendered -" Gazeta.En") told us all the information

about how they came to this locality, at what time,

by what route, how many groups -- and when

exactly they acted -- which allowed us to

directly control this section and where

people came to them," the company

commander said.

Rajabo added that the information received - also allowed

Russian troops to thwart an attempt to counterattack by

the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As a result, according to

him, the Ukrainian army lost almost 2 dozen soldiers.

Alexey Kovalenko, of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who was

captured in the DPR, said that the military personnel of the

airfield, where the F-16 fighters landed, were sent to the

front. He noted that at first the servicemen were sent

to one village, then transferred to another.

Earlier, a prisoner of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

said that the West "threw" Ukraine.

European countries are dragging out the conflict in

Ukraine to make money from the fighting. This

was stated to RIA Novosti by a Ukrainian

soldier captured by the 83rd brigade

of the Russian Airborne Forces.

According to him, Europe will push to the last, because

war is always money. The captured fighter noted that

the United States also makes a profit, due to the

conflict in Ukraine.

"Our top leadership ---- I'm more than sure that he earns

money from this. And who is suffering? Ordinary hard

workers who will never see such money," he said.

On May 11, a captured military officer of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine said that relatives of mobilized Ukrainians and

citizens subject to conscription set fire to branches and

vehicles of territorial recruitment centres (TCCs, an

analog of military enlistment offices in Ukraine).

According to him, they did it in protest.

Prior to this, the Ukrainian prisoners expressed their desire

to take revenge on the employees of the shopping centre,

who sent them to the front.

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Military commander Rudenko reported on

the movement to liberate Kupyansk

May 23rd, 2:25pm

(Vesti.ru)

Actions began to liberate the city of Kupyansk, Kharkiv region.

This was stated by the military correspondent of VGTRK

Andrey Rudenko.

The military commander posted a short post

about the events, on his Telegram channel.

"Kupyansk! The movement to liberate

the city has begun," Rudenko wrote.

Earlier, the head of the military-civil administration of

the Kharkiv region, Vitaly Ganchev, said that Russian

troops had 2.5 km left, to reach Kupyansk's suburbs.

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The head of the Vishnevsky hospital

spoke about providing assistance

to wounded soldiers of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine

May 23rd, 1:07pm

(Vesti.ru)

The head of the National Medical Research Centre for High

Medical Technologies – Alexander Esipov on the air of

"Russia 24" said that -- in 2022, wounded Ukrainian

soldiers were brought to the hospital, which our

doctors treated as their own. According to the

Major General, such cases occurred at the

beginning of the special operation.

"But a wounded enemy, when he is wounded, he is no longer an

enemy – he is sick. There are also not all Nazis there, they are

different. There, and on the streets, they are caught and
some students are pushed there. But what does it have
to do with them? Therefore, we provide assistance
both to our own ....and not our own,"
Esipov explained.

He also spoke about how the level of complexity of operations

in the hospital and the rehabilitation of military personnel in

connection with the use of new types of weapons in the

free zone... has changed.

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Russian Defense Ministry: 46 Ukrainian soldiers

surrendered to Russian Armed Forces in a week

May 23rd, 12:01pm

(Vesti.ru)

46 Ukrainian servicemen voluntarily surrendered

to the Russian military in the period from May

17 to May 23, 2025, the Ministry of Defense

of the Russian Federation reported.

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Military commander Kukushkin: The Russian

Armed Forces narrow a semicircle around

Konstantinovsky garrison of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine

May 23rd, 11:47am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces are narrowing the semicircle formed

around the Konstantinovsky garrison of Ukrainian troops. This

was announced on the air of the program "60 minutes" on

the TV channel "Russia" by military correspondent

Pavel Kukushkin.

Commenting on the situation in the Konstantinovsky direction,

the military commander noted that Russian troops are

pressing the APU from three sides. In the west, the

Russian Armed Forces... are very close to the

village of Yablonovka, and - in the east, the

Russian army is advancing.. in the area

of Chasova Yara -- as well as near the

village of Stupochki, Kukushkin said.

"From the south, our assault units are also pressing in the area

of the village of Kleban-Byk, from which about 8.5 kilometres

to Konstantinovka are located from the south. Thus, we

narrow this semi-ring around the Konstantinovsky

garrison of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,"

he concluded.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian

Armed Forces violated the control system of the AFU units in

the area of Konstantinovka. The Ukrainian Armed Forces

deployed Polish mercenaries and an elite battalion of

Magyar Birds drone guides to Konstantinovka - to

patch up the holes in the defense caused by

Russian strikes.

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Russian Defense Ministry: during the week,

the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost about

9 thousand militants

May 23rd, 11:38am

(Vesti.ru)

The Ukrainian army lost about nine thousand soldiers in the

special military operation zone during a week of fighting.

This was reported in the Ministry of Defense of the

Russian Federation.

According to the Defense Ministry, the weekly losses of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of responsibility of the

group of troops "West" of the Armed Forces of the Russian

Federation amounted to more than 1,585 militants. In

addition, 13 armoured combat vehicles, three tanks,

11 field artillery pieces and 65 vehicles

were eliminated.

The group of forces "North" hit 13 Ukrainian formations and

eliminated 1,180 Ukrainian soldiers. 14 armored vehicles,

five tanks, 34 field artillery pieces and other equipment

were also destroyed.

In the area of responsibility of the "South", the enemy lost

more than 1,665 militants, 24 armoured combat vehicles,

two tanks and three M113 armoured personnel carriers

manufactured in the United States.

Units of the Center group of forces eliminated 2,875 soldiers

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Vostok – 1,185 soldiers

and two tanks, Dnipro - 415 militants and a tank.

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Military commander Kukushkin: The Russian

Armed Forces control most of the village

of Orekhovo in the DPR

May 23rd, 11:16am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian armed forces control most of the village of

Orekhovo in the Donetsk People's Republic, military

correspondent Pavel Kukushkin said on the 60

Minutes program on the Rossiya TV channel.

According to Kukushkin, Ukrainian troops have gained

a foothold on the western outskirts of the village.

"Fighting is taking place in the village of Orekhovo.

A small village, there are literally three streets,

here two are already behind us. And from

Orekhov literally 700 metres to the

border with the Dnipropetrovsk

region," said the military

commander.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

liberated Radkovka in Kharkiv region

May 23rd, 11:10am

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops liberated the village of Radkovka

in the Kharkiv region, according to the daily

summary of the Russian Defense Ministry.

It is specified that Radkovka was

liberated by the "Western"

group of troops.

"As a result of the decisive actions of the units of the

Zapad group of troops, the settlement of Radkovka

in the Kharkiv region was liberated," the Russian

Defense Ministry said in a statement.

In just a week, six settlements were liberated: Maryino in the

Sumy region, Radkovka in the Kharkiv region, Alexandropol,

Novoolenovka, Novaya Poltavka, and Bogatyr, in the DPR.

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Military commander Kukushkin: The Russian

Armed Forces are advancing in the area of

Green Field and Novopol in the DPR

May 23rd, 11:07am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian Armed Forces are advancing in the area of

the settlements of Zelyonoe Pole and Novopol, which

are located on the border of the Donetsk People's

Republic and the Dnipropetrovsk region.

This was announced on the air of the program "60 minutes"

on the TV channel "Russia" by military correspondent

Pavel Kukushkin.

He stressed that the Russian troops are conducting

successful systematic work in all areas of the front.

"To the west of Velikaya Novoselka - in the area of the

settlements of Zelenoe Pole and Novopol - there is

progress, these settlements are close, already

adjacent to the Dnipropetrovsk region. There

are battles in the villages, liberation

operations are underway,"

Kukushkin said.

Earlier, military correspondent Vladimir Razin reported

that now fighting is going on for three settlements in

the DPR, near the Dnipropetrovsk region.

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Aidar militants deployed crematoria near

the DPR and Dnipropetrovsk region

May 23rd, 7:36am

(Vesti.ru)

Militants of the Aidar group (recognized as a terrorist

organization and banned in the Russian Federation)

organized field crematoria in the border areas

between the Donetsk People's Republic

and the Dnipropetrovsk region.

This is reported by Russian law enforcement agencies.

It is noted that these objects are used to hide

the significant losses of the Ukrainian side.

"The losses --- are very large. From the front line... bodies and

fragments are taken away in what they can, up to ordinary

supermarket bags. The militants themselves, call them

field stokers," the law enforcement agencies told

the TASS news agency.

According to security officials, conflicts have arisen, between

old-timers and new recruits of the unit: young people arriving

to hold their positions are opposed to secret cremation. In

addition, it is reported that the units recorded a decline

in morale, and the demoralization of personnel.

According to the same sources, the command of "Aidar"

..began to withdraw its main forces from the combat

zone in the Southern Donetsk direction deep into

the Dnipropetrovsk region. Only recently

mobilized recruits remain in the

frontline positions.

The decision is associated with huge losses,

the law enforcement agencies noted.

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Alaudinov: "Akhmat" does not

capture foreign mercenaries

May 23rd, 6:14am

(Vesti.ru)

Lieutenant-General Apti Alaudinov, commander of the Akhmat

special forces and deputy head of the Main Military-Political

Directorate of the Russian Defense Ministry, told RIA

Novosti that the fighters of his unit do not capture

foreign mercenaries who are fighting on the side

of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Ukraine.

Alaudinov noted that the unit has

never had such a task.

"I don't think that the foreign mercenaries who came to fight

against our country are our brothers. These are not our

brothers, in any case," Alaudinov said.

At the same time, the Lieutenant General added that a different

approach is applied to Ukrainian soldiers - in cases when they

are ready to surrender, an order is issued to save their lives.

In his opinion, a significant part of Ukrainian soldiers are

forced to go to the front line, and many of them would

not go to war against Russia if they had a choice.

Therefore, as Alaudinov stressed, Ukrainian

servicemen are always given the

opportunity to surrender

and stay alive.

The commander noted that the attitude towards foreigners

who fight on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

...remains special. He said that such people come

from other countries without knowing the local

situation. According to Alaudinov, the foreign

mercenaries are not offered to surrender,

and representatives of other countries

---- fighting on the side of the Armed

Forces of Ukraine --- he believes -

should be destroyed, especially

if they find themselves on the

territory of the Russian

Federation.

As an alternative, he said, foreigners are allowed to leave

the territory of Russia and then share their experience

of participating in military operations with Russia.

Earlier, Alaudinov said that the barrage detachments of the

Armed Forces of Ukraine shoot Ukrainian servicemen

returning from captivity. He claimed.... that the

captured Ukrainians say that they do not

want to return to Ukraine, because of

the threat of cruel reprisals.

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In Zaporizhia region - a woman was killed

in attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces

by Nikita Khromin (night line editor)

May 22nd, 9:30pm

(Lenta.ru)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces... struck a car in the

Zaporozhye region. At that time, there were five

people in it — one woman and four children.

A woman was killed in the attack,

Regional Governor Yevgeny

Balitsky said ----- in a

Telegram channel.

The victim was a girl born in 1990. The injured children are ten,

nine, eight years old. A one-year-old child -- was also injured.

"The children have moderate injuries, they receive medical

care, there is no threat to their lives," Balitsky added.

The official noted that the family of the deceased, as well as

the victims, will be provided with comprehensive assistance.

Earlier it became known that in the Belgorod region, as a result

of the AFU strike, three people were injured, including a seven-

year-old child.

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Zaluzhny called the situation

in Ukraine catastrophic

by Nikita Khromin (night line editor)

May 22nd, 9:21pm

(Lenta.ru)

Former commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and

now Ambassador of Ukraine to the UK --- Valery Zaluzhny, said

that now the country's economic situation is in a catastrophic

state ---- and it can hardly conduct combat operations.

His words are quoted by the Obozrevatel portal.

According to the ex-commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine, Ukraine is also experiencing a huge shortage of

human resources and cannot fully fight. "We are talking

only about a high-tech war for survival.... where a

minimum of human resources and a minimum

of economic resources are used,"

Zaluzhny said.

Given the current state of the country's demography

and economy, this is natural, the official stressed.

Earlier, Zaluzhny said that not even a miracle

will return the borders of 1991 ...to Ukraine.

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The State Duma pointed out an important

detail ---- when creating the buffer zone

by Nikita Khromin (night line editor)

May 22nd, 9:04pm

(Lenta,ru)

The range of missiles that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have

should be taken into account when creating a buffer zone.

With this opinion in a conversation with NEWS.ru Alexey

Zhuravlev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma

Committee on Defense, shared his opinion.

"If we talk about security for our borders, we should first of all

take into account the range of foreign weapons that are

supplied to Ukraine," the official explained, recalling

that Storm Shadow missiles can cover a distance

of up to 500 kilometres. "It's already very close

to Kiev," he added.

Zhuravlev stressed that there is a scenario in which Ukraine will

have to be divided — this is possible if the West continues to

supply such missiles to Kiev. He noted that the whole of

Ukraine ------ should be made a buffer zone between

Russia and the West.

Earlier, a member of the State Duma's defense Committee,

Andrey Kolesnik, said that the length of the buffer zone

will be at least 50 kilometres.

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Ukrainian teenagers found
the country's future ---
hopeless

by Nikita Khromin (night line editor)

May 22nd, 8:50pm

(Lenta.ru)

Every fourth teenager surveyed wants to leave Ukraine.

Such data appear in the study of the foundation of the

wife of Ukrainian leader, Vladimir Zelensky, Elena,

and they are given on the official website of

the foundation.

The survey involved 5,089 teenagers aged 13 to 16.
45% said they would like to stay in Ukraine, 25%

expressed a desire to leave the country in the

future. 14% ...are undecided and another

11% --- preferred not to answer.

The most popular reasons for migration were the desire to

see the world, security factors and the "hopelessness of

the country's future". 60 percent of the respondents...

believe in a good future for Ukraine.

Earlier, Ukrainian officials expressed doubts that

refugees will return to the country, after the

conflict ends.

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Columnist Kornev: the sky of Ukraine will

become a checkpoint yard --- without

foreign air defense systems

May 22nd, 8:22pm

(Vesti.ru)

If the West stops supplying Kiev with anti-aircraft missile

systems( SAMs), the sky of Ukraine will become a

"checkpoint yard". This opinion was expressed

to the TV channel "Russia 24" by military

observer Dmitry Kornev.

He noted that a number of countries can stop the supply

of air defense systems to Ukraine if the United States

strictly stops military assistance to Kiev.

"If the supply of anti-aircraft missile systems from outside

to Ukraine stops, then, of course, the sky of Ukraine will

become a passing yard, and sometimes we see signs

of such a state," Kornev believes.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian

Armed Forces --- with an Iskander strike destroyed two enemy

Patriot air defense systems near the village of Ordzhonikidze

in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Earlier, US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said at a hearing

of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee that none of

Washington's NATO allies..... wants to transfer Patriot

complexes to Kiev.

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Marochko: soldiers of the Russian Armed

Forces almost cut the AFU grouping

in Krasnoarmeysk

May 22nd, 6:27pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian army practically cut off the AFU troops

stationed at Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) and

Konstantinovka. This was announced by

military expert Andrey Marochko, in

a conversation with TASS.

It is specified that the advance of Russian troops occurred

due to the liberation of the settlement of Novaya Poltavka

in the DPR, by units of the Center group of troops.

"With the capture of Novaya Poltavka, the Armed Forces of

the Russian Federation practically cut off the grouping of

Ukrainian militants who are located in Krasnoarmeysk

and in Konstantinovka," Marochko said.

In late April, the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky,

said that the most difficult situation for Ukrainian militants

--- was in the Krasnoarmeysky direction. As previously

reported, the command transfers there detachments

of foreign mercenaries who are armed with NATO

weapons and are much better prepared than

Ukrainian servicemen.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are also sending untrained

fighters to Krasnoarmeysk, in an attempt to contain

the advance of Russian troops.

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Professor Artamonov predicts a sharp change

in the situation at the front, in favour of

the Russian Federation

May 22nd, 6:02pm

(Vesti.ru)

In the next month and a half, there will be a sharp change in

the situation at the front in favor of Russia. This forecast

was made by Professor of the Diplomatic Academy of

the Russian Foreign Ministry, a specialist in NATO

armies, Alexander Artamonov.

He believes that the Ukrainian command, by its unprofessional

actions, provokes the AFU militants and the civilian population

to react negatively.

"There will definitely be a reaction from the population, from the

military, that is, those who put on a uniform --- and realized that

they were being killed, that they were sent to the front in order

to be killed there. And I think it will be right now, when they

see that America's aid is weakening, and that no one is

trying to support them abroad. Therefore, yes, indeed,

I foresee a sharp change in the situation at the front,

in the next month & a half. In our favour, of course,"

Artamonov said.

The professor noted that the accompanying factors may

also be an increase in the density of Russian fire and

the realization that the United States is no longer

on the side of Ukraine.

"All this, of course, should lead to panic moods against the

background of the constant, even, unhurried advance of

the Russian army. Accordingly... further, as they say,

when a person is cornered, he has only two ways

out. More precisely, maybe even three. Either

surrender, or run away, become a deserter,

or, as I said, turn your weapons against

your own commanders --- and those

who give thoughtless and insane

orders," Artamonov said.

Earlier, he suggested that the Ukrainian Armed Forces

would begin a panicked retreat, and Russian troops

would advance to the city of Dnepropetrovsk

within two months.

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Professor Artamonov suggested that

the Russian Armed Forces --- will

advance to Dnepropetrovsk

May 22nd, 6:03pm

(Vesti.ru)

Alexander Artamonov, a professor at the Diplomatic Academy

of the Russian Foreign Ministry and a specialist in NATO

armies, suggested that Russian troops will advance to

the city of Dnepropetrovsk (Ukrainian name-Dnipro)

within two months.

In his opinion, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will start a panic

retreat and try to detain the Russian military, only at the

turn of Dnepropetrovsk.

"I fully foresee that the front will roll back, and, most likely, it is

primarily in the south, to the Dnieper. I think that within about

two months we will see a panicked retreat of the Ukrainian

Armed Forces, who will really try to detain us further at

the turn of the Dnieper," Artamonov said.

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Putin: Russian Armed Forces -- solve

the problem .......of creating a buffer

zone along the border with Ukraine

May 22nd, 4pm

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian armed forces are working to create a

buffer zone along the border with Ukraine. This

was announced by the Russian President,

Vladimir Putin.

At a meeting with members of the government, the head

of state recalled the decision taken earlier... to create
the necessary security buffer zone along the border.

"Our armed forces -- are now solving this problem, the

enemy's firing points are being actively suppressed,

and work is underway," Putin said.

Earlier, military correspondent Alexey Gavrish on the air of

the program "60 minutes" on the TV channel "Russia",

reported that the Russian armed forces continue to

create a buffer zone in the Sumy region. In his

opinion, its depth should be about 60 km.

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"The situation is disappointing." What the

Ukrainian Armed Forces say about the

breakthrough of Russian troops to

the Dnipropetrovsk region

by Yuri Leonov (senior editor of

the Former USSR department)

May 22nd, 1:59pm

(Lenta.ru)

The situation in the area of the breakthrough of the

Russian Armed Forces (AF) to the border of the

Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) --- and the

Dnipropetrovsk region, is disappointing,

said a lieutenant of the Armed Forces

of Ukraine (AFU) with the call sign

Alex, in his Telegram channel.

Ukrainian military commander, Bohdan Miroshnikov, spoke
about the collapse of the defense of the Armed Forces of
Ukraine, in the area of the village of Novopol - located at
the junction of the DPR, Zaporozhye & Dnepropetrovsk
regions' borders.

According to him -- high-intensity fighting is taking
place in all areas of the Novopavlovsky direction.

Miroshnikov was also skeptical about the prospects of Ukrainian

defenses in Bogatyr village. According to him ----- the Russian
Armed Forces, after taking the village, can pass along the

Volchya River to the rear of the APU..... to a depth of

15 kilometres to the village of Yalta -- and create

a threat of encirclement of the APU group in

the area of the settlements of Otradnoye

and Komar.

The military commander stressed that the Russian military's

access to the Filia-Hrushevske-Yalta triangle, will be key

for the entire Ukrainian defense in this direction.

''I don't think that [the Ukrainian Armed Forces]

will be able to stay in Bogatyr for a long time.''

The Ukrainian authorities - refused to recognize

the breakthrough of the Russian Armed Forces

The head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military Administration,

Serhiy Lysak, said ---- that reports of the Russian Armed Forces

entering the territory of his region do not correspond to reality.

At the same time, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of

Ukraine, has not officially commented on the situation.

The only official representative of the AFU command who

commented on the information... was Artem Mokhnach,

the Head of the Communications Department of the

Donetsk Operational and Tactical Department.

He also refused to admit the fact -- of the breakthrough of

the Russian Armed Forces in the area of Novonikolaevka.

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Defense Ministry: Russian Armed Forces

liberated Novaya Poltavka in the DPR

May 22nd, 12:22pm

(Vesti.ru)

Russian troops liberated the village of Novaya Poltavka in the

DPR, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a daily summary.

The Defense Ministry noted - that - thanks to the active and

decisive actions of the units of the Center group of troops,

control over this settlement was established.

"As a result of the active - and decisive - actions of the units of the

Center group of troops, the settlement of Novaya Poltavka in the

Donetsk People's Republic was liberated," the ministry said, in

a statement.

Military correspondent Vladimir Razin in the program "60

minutes" on the TV channel "Russia", explained that the

situation is developing in the Red Army direction.

According to him, east of Pokrovsk, near Mirnograd --- Russian

units are expanding the control zone, and moving deeper into

the territory beyond the highway connecting Konstantinovka

& Pokrovsk, and advancing towards the Pokrovsk-Mirnograd

agglomeration.

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Military commander Razin said that the

Russian Armed Forces are moving

towards Novoeconomicheskoe

in the DPR

May 22nd, 11:23am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian armed forces are moving in the direction of the

village of Novoeconomicheskoe in the Donetsk People's

Republic in the Krasnoarmeysky direction, military

correspondent Vladimir Razin said -- on the 60

Minutes program, on Rossiya TV channel.

Commenting on the situation in the Red Army area, Razin

noted that Russian troops are expanding the zone of

control in the area of the city of Mirnograd.

"We are also moving towards Novoeconomicheskoe, which is

actually.... an outpost of the eastern flank of the Pokrovsk-

Mirnograd agglomeration," the military commander said.

He stressed - that Russian troops are seriously disrupting

the logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in this area.

Earlier it was reported that the Russian Armed Forces

eliminated the female UAV crew of the Ukrainian

troops in the Krasnoarmeysky direction.

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Military commander Razin --- The Russian

Armed Forces expand the control zone

in the area of Mirnograd in the DPR

May 22nd, 11:15am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian armed Forces are expanding the zone of control

in the area of the city of Mirnograd in the Donetsk People's

Republic, military correspondent Vladimir Razin said on

the 60 Minutes program on the Rossiya TV channel.

Thus, the military commissar commented on the

situation in the Krasnoarmeysky direction.

"East of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk. - Editor), at Mirnograd,

we are expanding the control zone and moving deeper

already..... beyond the highway that connects

Konstantinovka and Pokrovsk directly.''

''And here [there is a movement].. towards

the Pokrovsk-Mirnograd agglomeration,"

Razin added.

Earlier, the head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, said that

Russian troops were being released metre by metre

in the Krasnoarmeysky direction.

Vladimir Rogov, Chairman of the Russian Public Chamber's

Commission on Sovereignty -------- and co-chairman of the

Coordination Council for the Integration of New regions,
announced the start of fighting for the last section of

the border between the Zaporizhia region and the

DPR .../on May 22.

Here --- the fighting is going on for the

villages of Novopol and Zelenoe Pole.

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Military commander Razin: fighting is going on for

three settlements near the Dnipropetrovsk region

May 22nd, 11:05am

(Vesti.ru)

The Russian armed Forces are fighting for three settlements in

the Donetsk People's Republic, located on the border with the

Dnipropetrovsk region. This was reported on the air of the

program "60 minutes" on the TV channel "Russia" by

military correspondent Vladimir Razin.

Razin stressed that small groups of Russian troops are

moving to the borders with the Dnipropetrovsk region.

"This is happening in the area of Novonikolayevka and

Novosergiyevka (villages in the DPR-ed.) - there are

now - battles for these settlements. At the same

time, to the south, in the area of the village of

Orekhovo, the liberation of this locality - is

underway. Fighting is going on for these

three points, this will actually mean a

full-fledged exit to the borders with

the Dnipropetrovsk region," the

military commander said.

On May 21, journalist Vladimir Solovyov reported

that Russian troops had reached the border of

the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine.

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Rogov: there are battles for the last section

of the border of the Zaporozhye region

and the DPR

May 22nd, 8:32am

(Vesti.ru)

Chairman of the Russian Public Chamber's Commission on

Sovereignty, co-chairman of the Coordination Council
for the integration of new regions Vladimir Rogov

announced the start of fighting for the last

section of the border between the

Zaporozhye region ----- and the

Donetsk People's Republic.

Rogov said that so far the site is under

the control of Ukrainian militants.

"In fact, fighting has begun for the liberation of the last

section of the border between the Zaporozhye region

and the DPR," he told RIA Novosti.

According to Rogov, the fighting unfolded for the villages

of Novopol and Zelenoe Pole. These settlements are

located on the border of the Zaporozhye region

and the DPR in the direction of the village

of Temirovka.

On the Zaporozhye front line, the Russian Armed Forces are

advancing in the Stepnogorsk and Orekhovsky directions,

Rogov added.