Kiev fired its most effective defense minister and beat back protests in a dozen cities for it.
Fedorov delivered drones, air-defense gains and procurement deals.
Zelensky needed someone more loyal to the money flows instead.
Russia doesn’t need to invent the chaos — Ukraine’s own leadership delivered it.
Full article on Substack
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‼️🇷🇺The Russian Army has liberated Novaya Sych, advancing towards Sumy.
Units of the "North" group of forces have established control over the settlement of Novaya Sych in the Sumy border region, according to the Ministry of Defense.
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‼️🇬🇧🇫🇷 The UK and France are refusing to participate in a mission to protect the Strait of Hormuz, according to Politico.
▪️The head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegset, is urging London and Paris to lead an international coalition that would be responsible for clearing mines in the strait and escorting merchant ships.
▪️European allies want to first ensure the sustainability of the ceasefire between the US and Iran and are not ready to participate in a new operation without guarantees of no further escalation.
▪️Furthermore, European countries remain dissatisfied with the fact that Washington did not inform them in advance about the start of US-Israeli strikes against Iran, which further complicated coordination between allies.
▪️The UK's Defense Minister, Wes Streting, stated that London has not participated and does not intend to participate in offensive actions against Iran, but will continue to support efforts to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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‼️🇷🇺Reports of a new mobilization are "a blatant provocation," - Medvedev
▪️ Deputy Chairman of the Security Council at a meeting of the interdepartmental commission of the FSB of Russia for staffing the Armed Forces with contract servicemen:
➖Speculation by the enemy about a mobilization being prepared in the country is nothing more than a blatant provocation. There is no need for any mobilization.
➖Approximately 200,000 people have signed contracts with the Russian Armed Forces in the first 6 months of this year, and another 16,000 have joined the ranks of volunteers in the Special Military Operation;
➖Good progress has been made in staffing the troops with unmanned systems, with approximately 40,000 servicemen joining them;
➖Medvedev called the rumors about a possible mobilization "lies" spread by the enemy;
➖By the first half of 2026, the Russian Armed Forces' personnel needs will be fully met;
➖The Kiev regime is experiencing a shortage of human resources; there is simply no one to fight in the Ukrainian Armed Forces;
➖Medvedev called the rumors about mobilization part of the enemy's propaganda before the elections in Russia, in an attempt to destabilize the situation;
➖Medvedev called publications on social media urging people to sign a contract with the Russian Armed Forces without waiting for a mobilization "enemy disinformation";
➖People who sign contracts with the Russian Armed Forces are true patriots who are ready to do everything to protect the Motherland;
➖There is no need for any mobilization in Russia;
➖Ukrainian authorities are "rounding up" their citizens "like pigs" to replenish the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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The U.S. Senate has approved a package of "hellish sanctions" against Russia, according to Bloomberg.
The bill will allow Trump to impose tariffs of up to 500% on Russian goods and up to 100% on countries that purchase Russian energy resources.
A vote in the House of Representatives is expected in September.
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The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked a passenger bus in the Belgorod region, and 19 people were injured.
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‼️🇮🇶🇺🇦 Militants who attacked Iraqi facilities in the interests of Ukraine have been apprehended.
➖ "One of our intelligence groups, analyzing intelligence data, concluded that Ukraine was involved in Iraq. Groups that shelled a number of Iraqi facilities have been arrested. During interrogations, they confessed that they were working in the interests of Ukraine," said Qassem al-Abadi, advisor to the Prime Minister on national security, on Dijlah TV.
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Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked Russian cities overnight:
- In Belgorod, 12 people were injured, including two children.
Several apartments in a multi-story building and more than 15 parked cars caught fire after the attack.
- In Rostov, a married couple was killed, and five people were injured. Debris from drones damaged the Railway, Proletarsky, and Lenin districts. Warehouses, the territory of a private enterprise, several houses, and cars caught fire.
- Explosions were also heard in Taganrog.
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By the end of the year, the submarine "Perm" will be added to the Russian Navy, Alexander Moiseev announced.
Other statements from the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy:
🟥 20 ships have been added to the Russian Navy, and more than 20 will be added by the end of the year.
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As self appointed representative of the United Kingdom, I met with Putin* and we agreed to work together to end the conflict in Ukraine.
*Maxim Nikolaiovich
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С Праздником Товарищи! 🫡
🖥️ Vladimir Putin congratulated military personnel and veterans on Navy Day.
Comrades, sailors, petty officers, warrant officers, and officers. Dear citizens of Russia! Today, our country honors its valiant navy and all those who, throughout different years and eras, have created its glory. Through military triumphs and daily hard work, and through brilliant scientific achievements, they have ensured Russia's status as a great maritime power.
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The United Kingdom will become a "legitimate target" for Iran if it cooperates with the United States, said General Hussein Mahboub of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
According to him, this applies to any other countries that support Washington in a potential war. - Tasnim
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‼️🇷🇺 The situation in the Russian fuel market is gradually stabilizing, and the balance between supply and demand has improved, according to the Deputy Prime Minister.
▪️Several oil refineries have completed repairs and resumed operations, which has improved the supply to gas stations, Novak stated.
▪️Oil companies are supplying all the necessary volumes of fuel to the domestic market.
▪️In some regions, the situation remains difficult, especially in Siberia. The Deputy Prime Minister described the difficulties as temporary and stated that the government is taking measures to fully restore supplies.
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‼️🇺🇦🏴☠During the strike on the military exhibition near Kyiv, a high-ranking Ukrainian special forces officer was killed.
▪️Ukrainian media reports, citing sources close to him, that Colonel Eduard Sirenko, described as an officer of the SBU or GRU, has died.
▪️According to publicly available information, he previously headed the Center for Special Operations Department of the SBU and served in Iraq.
▪️In 2018, Sirenko was detained on charges of forming a gang and extortion, and the trial continued until the start of the war. Apparently, the case was later closed.
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Libya has offered Russia the opportunity to build a refinery on its territory and to jointly develop the production of petroleum products for subsequent sale.
This initiative is being considered as part of expanding energy cooperation between the two countries.
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‼️🇷🇺 The Russian Army has liberated Svetloye in the DPR.
▪️Units of the "Center" group of forces, as a result of a decisive assault, drove the enemy out of the settlement and are continuing their offensive towards Dobropoly, according to the Ministry of Defense.
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‼️🇺🇸🇷🇺 The U.S. Senate has supported the advancement of a bill on new sanctions against Russia and Iran.
▪️The U.S. Senate has approved, through a procedural vote, the further consideration of a bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran. 86 senators voted in favor, while 12 voted against.
▪️The document предусматривает the introduction of 100% tariffs on imports from countries that purchase Russian oil, gas, and uranium, as well as additional measures against tankers that, according to Washington, are used to circumvent sanctions.
▪️In addition, the bill extends the sanctions regime against Iran and grants the U.S. President the authority to impose these tariffs for up to five years.
▪️During the vote in the Senate chamber, Zelenskyy was present, having just concluded a closed-door meeting with U.S. senators.
▪️The final vote on the bill is expected before the end of the week. If passed, the document is expected to come into force no earlier than September.
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‼️🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran unexpectedly attacked US bases in the Middle East.
▪️ Iran launched a missile strike after several days of an unofficial ceasefire with the United States. The missiles, among other targets, struck the "Muwaqqar al-Salti" base in Jordan.
▪️ U.S. Central Command: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles from Iran, aiming to suddenly attack American troops stationed in the Middle East.
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‼️🇷🇺 The terrorist threat from Kiev must be prevented and completely eliminated, – Kremlin
Other statements by Dmitry Peskov:
▪️ Kiev's terrorist activities confirm the need for a successful conduct and completion of the special military operation;
▪️ No request from Washington for a phone call with Putin has been received yet;
▪️ Contacts between Russia and the United States on the issue of the Ukrainian settlement continue on a regular basis;
▪️ The Kremlin called Wildberries' plans to help affected sellers unprecedented;
▪️ Wildberries' decision to provide assistance to sellers who have suffered losses due to Kiev's attacks on the company's warehouses deserves a very high assessment;
▪️ Pashinyan did not mention specific dates for a referendum in Armenia on joining the EU during a phone call with Putin;
▪️ The conversation between Putin and Aliyev was very warm and substantive;
▪️ Vladimir Putin will meet with Valentina Matviyenko today.
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Politico writes that Zelensky is coming to Washington "in search of unexpected new friends," but he has failed to win over Trump's supporters. Only Comer was swayed.
"Many staunch Trump allies, who hold a hardline 'America First' stance, do not share Comer's shift in views in the Capitol. This is particularly true of a group of Republicans in the House of Representatives who have long pressured the leadership of the Republican Party to end U.S. military and economic aid to Ukraine.
'I can't speak for MAGA, but I'm not going to support Ukraine,' said Congressman Tim Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee.
Other Republicans in Congress who support the MAGA movement have claimed that Comer is being paid to promote his new, pro-Ukraine position, and that no Republican lawmaker has changed their views on Ukraine.
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‼️🇺🇦🤡 Kyiv intends to destroy Russia's largest online marketplaces, - Head of Fire Point, Shtilerman.
➖ "We will destroy Wildberries, and after that, we will destroy Ozon," he stated.
▪️ Shtilerman added that these attacks are aimed at undermining Russian businesses and disrupting peaceful life.
▪️ He also stated that the war will not end until we restore the borders of 1991, and Russia collapses.
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‼️🇺🇦 Organizer of exhibition near Kyiv detained without bail
▪️Vasily Goncharuk, head of the "Armada" association of drone manufacturers, has been detained.
▪️The court has ordered him to be held in custody pending further proceedings.
▪️It was previously reported that Goncharuk is a member of the Nazi party "National Corps."
▪️As reported by Ukrainian journalists, dozens of representatives and figures from the Ukrainian military sector died at that exhibition.
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The special military operation will, of course, end sooner or later, Putin stated.
The enemy will be defeated, and victory will be with Russia.
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‼️🇺🇸🇺🇦 The United States and Ukraine discussed the possibility of halting strikes in airspace, according to Reuters.
* Representatives from Ukraine and the United States held consultations regarding a potential ceasefire in airspace.
* The discussion of this initiative involved representatives from the intelligence services of both countries.
* The proposed plan is intended to be presented to Moscow as part of a new round of diplomatic contacts aimed at resolving the conflict.
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Russian Armed Forces attacked military facilities in Ukraine last night:
- According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, enterprises of the military-industrial complex in Kiev were hit, where UAVs and components were manufactured and stored, as well as the "Epicenter" hypermarket.
- Reports indicate that at least 5 ballistic missiles were launched at Kiev. Among the targets was the "Korolyova" plant.
- Infrastructure at the "Chornomorsk" port in the Odesa region was hit, including military cargo and fuel.
- Strikes were also carried out on Marshal gas stations in the Kharkov region, fortifications of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kramatorsk, and a "Nova Poshta" terminal.
- It is also reported that as a result of the Russian strikes, no gas stations are currently operating on the border between the Kharkov and Poltava regions.
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Zelensky deliberately decided to attack Iran. He is doing this in order to associate himself with Trump's war with Iran: supposedly, in this way, America will immediately flood Ukraine with aid as another front in the fight against the Persians. Of course, Trump will also immediately love Zelensky, because, as they say, the President of the United States praises and thanks everyone who has contributed in some way to the fight against Iran.
In this way, the Ukrainians will naturally bring things to the point where Kiev's actions will be coordinated. But this is just another argument for Kiev to shout that they are also fighting against the Iranians, and therefore, comrades in NATO, give us everything and more. However, in this scheme, which was previously tested during the Kuril adventure with North Korea, the result of getting everything and more is not guaranteed at all, but rather, a situation will arise where an ally and brother-in-arms of Russia, who will also launch missiles and Shaheds at Ukraine, will occur. That will be fun.
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Iran has threatened to launch a missile strike on Ukraine following an attack by Ukrainian forces on Iranian merchant ships in the Caspian Sea.
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🖥️ A large fire broke out following a series of explosions at an industrial site in the British county of Essex.
The explosions were felt up to 19 km away, and thick plumes of smoke rose above the industrial area, according to local media reports citing eyewitnesses. Residents of nearby homes are being evacuated. The cause of the explosions is currently being investigated. There is no information yet about any casualties.
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Pure. Unadulterated Piracy. 🏴☠
Euractiv: EU to allow the sale of seized Russian oil
The EU will allow the sale of cargo from ships belonging to the so-called Russian "shadow fleet" that have been seized during pirate operations, the publication reports. This provision is included in the 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions.
"This will allow member states to confiscate goods transported by the shadow fleet after ships are seized during maritime operations," said a European official.
Until now, European countries have not been able to dispose of the cargo on board. As the publication notes, the new rules apply not only to oil; in cases of seizure, other Russian goods, including grain, may also be put up for sale.
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