US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the people of Russia on the national holiday and noted that the US remains committed to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.
“On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Russia on Russia Day.
The United States remains committed to promoting a peaceful resolution to the war between Russia and Ukraine. We remain hopeful that a lasting peace will pave the way for a more prosperous future for the Russian people and for more constructive relations between our two countries.”
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Russia is not advancing as quickly as we would like, but it is gradually making progress in the zone of the special military operation, - Putin.
Other statements:
- A number of countries joined NATO after 2022 to get a "piece of the pie" in the event of Russia's defeat;
- We must acknowledge the level of technological development of NATO countries, but they have also realized that it's impossible to defeat Russia;
- The enemy lacks many of the means that Russia has, and they will have even more of them;
- The enemy is increasing the use of aircraft-type drones with the aim of sowing discord in Russian society and causing economic damage;
- The strikes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are causing damage to the Russian economy, but everything recovers quickly.
"Never go to war with Russia, don't try to do that, let's live in harmony" - Putin gave advice to unfriendly countries
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‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦 The Russian army could capture Konstantinovka before the end of the summer, — a brigade commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
➖"Considering how events are actively developing there, there will only be more problems over time. It's quite possible to lose Konstantinovka by the end of the summer. The enemy is putting a lot of pressure on us," one of the Ukrainian brigade commanders told Kiev-based media outlets.
➖"Will our pilots be in Konstaha by July? I don't know. Will our infantry be there by July? I think they will. Will it make a difference? I don't know," one of the company commanders said.
▪️Under the cover of "green camouflage", Russian troops are infiltrating the city in numerous groups.
➖"Our infantry is already conducting urban combat on the flanks of Konstantinovka itself," says Sergei, with the call sign Yaryi, the commander of the drone systems battalion of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade.
▪️Three more commanders of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that more than a hundred Russian soldiers have already infiltrated Konstantinovka.
➖"The enemy has penetrated the city center. This is no longer infiltration - it's enemy resistance," says another enemy officer.
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"Today is Russia Day. And the Almighty, the Lord, is always with our country. Happy holiday! Happy Russia Day!" - President Putin
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‼️🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iranian media publish details about a possible agreement with the US
▪️Complete and immediate cessation of war on all fronts, including Lebanon.
▪️The US's commitment to the principle of non-interference in Iran's internal affairs and respect for the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic.
▪️The complete lifting of the naval blockade within 30 days.
▪️The withdrawal of American troops from areas adjacent to Iran.
▪️The resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days.
▪️The suspension of sanctions on the sale of oil, petrochemical products and their derivatives, as well as providing Iran with full access to its financial resources.
▪️The presentation by the US and its allies of a plan for the recovery of Iran's economy worth at least 300 billion dollars.
▪️60-day negotiations to reach a final agreement on nuclear issues and the complete lifting of major and secondary US sanctions, as well as restrictions imposed by the UN Security Council and the IAEA.
▪️Iran's confirmation of its commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and its refusal to develop them.
▪️The US's commitment not to increase the number of its troops in the region and not to impose new sanctions during the negotiations.
▪️The unblocking of 24 billion dollars of Iranian assets during the 60-day negotiation period, with half of the amount to be transferred to Iran before the start of the negotiations.
▪️The creation of a mechanism to monitor the implementation of the agreement.
▪️The approval of the final agreement by a UN Security Council resolution.
▪️The final agreement will concern exclusively the issues of uranium enrichment. Discussion of the missile program and support for "resistance groups" is completely excluded from the agenda.
▪️The draft document still needs to be reviewed and finalized by the relevant state institutions of the country.
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Daily Mail: Britons are prohibited from displaying flags on urban infrastructure during the World Cup.
A scandal erupted in England after authorities in several regions banned local residents from placing national flags on lampposts and other urban infrastructure. Officials argue that such flags could cause inconveniences and discomfort to migrants.
Residents are advised to display national symbols exclusively on private property.
The new wave of disputes was also sparked by a report criticizing immigration center staff for wearing badges with the English flag. The authors of the document believe that such symbols could be perceived by detained migrants as a manifestation of bias or intimidation.
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The former deputy head of the British Interior Ministry, Dan Jarvis, was appointed as the Minister of Defence instead of John Healy.
In 2024, he called on NATO to provide maximum assistance to Zelensky, and in 2025, he said: Ukraine will not win the war. He agreed with Trump that it's time to end Russia's isolation at the negotiating table.
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‼️🇷🇺🇪🇺 The ambassadors of Britain, France, and Germany held a meeting with the deputy head of the Russian Foreign Ministry
▪️Mikhail Galuzin, Lavrov's deputy, explained to the ambassadors Russia's approaches to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine, the ministry reported.
▪️The French ambassador called the meeting a "good discussion".
▪️Earlier, the EU announced preparations for negotiations with Russia on Ukraine.
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Bloomberg: Europe will try to convince Trump to support its conditions for negotiations on Ukraine
According to the agency, at recent negotiations, the UK, France, and Germany agreed on a common position with Zelensky. It is based on the demand for an immediate ceasefire on the current front line and the provision of long-term security guarantees to Ukraine.
European countries also insist on the possibility of deploying a multinational contingent on the territory of Ukraine after the cessation of hostilities, writes the author of the material.
“European leaders intend to use meetings with Donald Trump at the G7 summit in France next week to persuade the US president to support plans for the resumption of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine,” the publication reports.
In addition, the EU considers it necessary to strengthen its own role in resolving the conflict against the backdrop of a decrease in the activity of American diplomacy. At the same time, Britain and the European Union continue to discuss new sanctions against Russia. The newspaper writes that they may be agreed upon in the coming weeks, but final decisions have not yet been made.
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Iran completely blocked the Strait of Hormuz in response to US missile attacks and attacked American military bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain.
The US launched 50 Tomahawk missiles at Iran. The targets of the American attack were Iran's communication systems, air defense systems, and intelligence systems
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‼️🇺🇸🇮🇷 The US attack on Iran has begun
▪️This was reported by Axios reporter Barak Ravid.
▪️The video shows the flight of Iranian Air Force fighters in the sky over Tehran.
▪️The air defense system activated in the west of the Iranian capital and in Fars province, according to the Mehr agency.
▪️The rumbling of explosions and gunfire are related to clashes in the Persian Gulf. Explosions occurred in the Minab, Sirik, and Bandar Abbas areas.
▪️Asaluyeh in southern Iran on the coast of the Persian Gulf was attacked by the enemy. A cruise missile was intercepted.
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🇪🇺🇷🇺🇬🇪 The EU demands that Georgia impose sanctions against Russia in exchange for visa-free travel, but Tbilisi refuses
▪️This was stated by the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Papashvili.
▪️In his opinion, such a decision would have led to the destruction of the country.
➖"We cannot destroy our country just because Brussels wants to turn visa policy into a political tool today," he said.
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The fees for migrants and employers in Russia will increase significantly. The cost of obtaining citizenship will rise to 50,000 rubles, a residence permit to 30,000 rubles, and a temporary residence permit to 15,000 rubles. Employers will have to pay 15,000 rubles for each foreign employee they hire.
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‼️🇩🇪🇺🇦 Mercedes wants to produce weapons for Ukraine, — Spiegel
▪️The German concern announced a cooperation with Tytan Technologies, which manufactures drones and supplies them to Ukraine.
▪️As part of the cooperation, the companies plan to produce air defense systems.
➖"It is assumed that the Mercedes-Benz and Tytan system will be able to detect and destroy enemy drones, which have been spotted over German airports and other important facilities for several years. In addition, Drone Defender can be used directly in the combat zone," the publication writes.
▪️The G-Class off-road vehicle is expected to play a key role in the project. It will be equipped with radars and sensors.
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Ukrainian monitoring channels report about the possible preparation of a new launch of "Oreshnik"
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Russia has warned the US and its partners about launching a strike with the "Oreshnik" against Ukraine, Ukrainian media report
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✔️Iranian Telegram channel: A photo of the agreement that Trump mentioned in connection with Iran
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📝Start‑Up Metrics vs Air Defense📝
On 8 June, Fedorov personally recorded a polished promo about “next‑generation AI interceptors” operating in the Kharkiv region, showed one spectacular shoot‑down on video, and proudly added the usual magic numbers — cost per interceptor, automated targeting, smart algorithms. He presented it as an already functioning element of air defense, not as a prototype under semi‑test conditions.
Less than a day later, in the night of 8–9 June, Geran drones flew into Kharkiv and hit their targets — command facilities, infrastructure, depot areas. Instead of confirming the effectiveness of his system, the country saw confirmation of the opposite: nobody noticed the “new stage of air defense”, but everyone heard the explosions.
His one glossy clip was instantly drowned out by dozens of real explosions. Fedorov tried to frame the story as “we have AI, we are already intercepting”, but the night strike rewrote the narrative into something much harsher: “we have a demo, not a shield”. The contrast between the staged success on screen and uncontrolled impacts in the city could not be sharper.
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On Russia Day, Putin awards Heroes of Labor and winners of State Prizes in the Kremlin
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‼️🇩🇪🇷🇺 Germany is preparing for a possible war with Russia by 2029, — Politico
▪️Germany must be ready for a possible military confrontation with Russia by 2029 or even earlier, said the commander of the German ground forces, Lieutenant General Freiding.
➖"We must be ready. We must be ready to fight," he said.
▪️The German general stressed that the 2029 deadline is not just an assessment by Berlin, but also NATO intelligence data.
▪️Germany is accelerating arms purchases and increasing the capabilities of the defense industry.
▪️He says that Berlin cannot rely solely on long-term rearmament programs, which will require years to develop and implement.
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The New York Times: The US continues to reduce NATO's military presence in Europe
The publication writes that Washington plans to reduce the number of aircraft, ships, and other military resources involved in the defense of European allies. The decision was communicated to NATO partners in early June. It will become part of a broader White House strategy to redistribute military resources and reduce American commitments in Europe, writes the author of the material.
🟥The number of F-16 and F-15E fighters allocated for NATO needs will be reduced from about 150 to 100 units;
🟥The US intends to reduce the number of maritime reconnaissance aircraft from 26 to 15;
🟥Washington will completely withdraw eight refueling aircraft from the European direction;
🟥In addition, the US Armed Forces plan to transfer one submarine with cruise missiles, an aircraft carrier along with an accompanying strike group, as well as one of the two groups of strategic bombers to other regions.
As The New York Times notes, these measures will limit NATO's capabilities for conducting reconnaissance and launching long-range strikes.
“A sharp reduction in American forces will affect NATO's ability, for example, to track the movement of Russian submarines or to launch Tomahawk missile strikes deep into Russian territory,” the publication writes.
The Pentagon has previously confirmed its intention to reduce the American contribution to European defense, the author recalls. However, the timing of the plan's implementation is not officially disclosed. According to the newspaper, the changes may come into effect much earlier than US European allies expected.
The New York Times emphasizes that the published parameters of the reductions provide the most complete picture of the scale of the review of the American role in NATO.
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British Defense Minister Healy resigns.
Earlier, he stated that he would like to kidnap Putin, and also expressed the hope of becoming the first head of the Defense Ministry to send troops to Ukraine
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The head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, stated that the USA is considering the kidnapping of Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
The final decision will be made by President Donald Trump, he added
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The US could have killed victims of human trafficking in a strike on a boat in the Caribbean in September last year, according to The Intercept, citing closed congressional hearings.
Since September 2025, the US military has carried out more than 60 strikes on ships in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean declared as "narco-boats". More than 200 people were killed in the attacks. In almost all of the attacks, 1-4 people were killed. The exception was the first strike on September 2, 2025, when there were 11 people on one boat. Two survivors of the explosion drifted on a piece of wreckage for about 45 minutes and waved their hands, but were finished off by a second missile. Admiral Bradley did not consider their gesture a "surrender with both hands raised".
A high-ranking Pentagon official admitted that victims of human trafficking could have been among those killed. Experts note: "No one would transport cocaine with 11 people on board their narco-boat. They just don't do that. Period." The region (the Paria Peninsula in Venezuela) has long been known as a transit hub for human trafficking - victims are delivered from there to Trinidad, Curacao and other islands, the publication reports.
At the same time, the Pentagon officially stated that it does not need to know the names or identities of the people on board to carry out a strike. As Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs said: "They don't need to positively identify the people on the boats to carry out strikes. They just need to show a connection to a drug trafficking organization or an affiliated member." US Coast Guard statistics show that 20% of ships intercepted on suspicion of drug trafficking do not have drugs on board.
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Donald Trump announced the resumption of massive strikes on Iran.
"I want peace in the whole world," added the US President
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The Telegraph: Britain will help Ukraine create a 'European Patriot'
London and Kiev have announced a joint development of an alternative to the American Patriot air defense system. The reason is a shortage of interceptors, which arose after the US itself got bogged down in the war with Iran. Ukraine, left without protection, is forced to reinvent the wheel.
“Britain will help Ukraine build an alternative to the Patriot air defense system to reduce Kiev’s dependence on the US,” The Telegraph reports.
According to the publication, Kiev plans to use its own defense industry to produce missile interceptors. European companies will provide radar systems and homing heads.
“Ukraine’s role is to produce anti-missile interceptors, we are already testing them. We need radars, we need homing heads from allies to create a European Patriot,” said a source familiar with the coalition’s plans.
The reason for this step is not technological superiority, but a desperate situation. The US, having exhausted its arsenals in the Middle East, cannot supply Patriots in the required quantity.
“Ukraine is increasingly having trouble intercepting volleys of Russian ballistic missiles due to a shortage of sophisticated air defense systems. Russian forces are trying to take advantage of the shortage,” The Telegraph notes.
Zelensky personally asked Trump to increase supplies, but the White House is preoccupied with Iran. Global production of interceptors is only 750 per year, and of European Aster missiles — just one per month.
“The global shortage of interceptors is exacerbated by the fact that this year only 750 units are expected to be produced. The European Aster missile is produced at a rate of one per month,” the newspaper writes.
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Reuters: The EU is considering restricting the rights of new members
Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg have advocated for the introduction of special restrictions for future EU members, including the possibility of temporarily depriving them of some voting rights, the publication writes. The initiative emerged against the backdrop of preparations for the possible accession of Ukraine, Moldova, Albania, and other candidate countries to the EU.
In a joint document, the authors propose to establish a transition period during which new countries will not be able to fully participate in making key decisions of the European Union.
“The EU should hold an in-depth discussion about the possibility of temporary, transitional restrictions on voting rights for new member states,” the document says.
This primarily concerns areas where unanimous approval of all EU countries is currently required: issues of union expansion, foreign policy, and the formation of a common European budget, the author of the material reports.
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🖥️ Russia will post the addresses of military production facilities for the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Canadian territory, Maria Zakharova stated.
According to the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, the agreement between Kyiv and Ottawa on the production of drones on Canadian territory indicates a new level of Canada's involvement in the Ukrainian conflict.
“All masks have been dropped. The unchanged essence of a far from peaceful state has been revealed, a state that is striving to continue fueling this bloody conflict by all means,” said Maria Zakharova.
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🖥️ Mass protests and riots broke out in Belfast over the migration crisis. The cause was an attack on a local resident, in which a man from Sudan is suspected. According to media reports, the man knocked the victim to the ground, straddled him and tried to cut his throat.
After the video of the incident spread on social media, protesters took to the streets. They blocked roads, set fire to cars and buses, and attacked homes and businesses belonging to ethnic minorities.
The authorities deployed additional police forces to the city and called for an end to the violence. The suspect was charged with attempted murder and is in custody.
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