They say many Western volunteers and contractors from the US, UK, Germany, Canada and elsewhere left after late 2025 and were replaced by lower-cost recruits from Latin America, especially Colombia.
Other sources confirmed that there were recruits from some African countries too.
They say many Western volunteers and contractors from the US, UK, Germany, Canada and elsewhere left after late 2025 and were replaced by lower-cost recruits from Latin America, especially Colombia.
Other sources confirmed that there were recruits from some African countries too.
' The assets in the crosshairs include Russia’s oil refineries, depots, and plants of the military-industrial complex, FT admits.
The new Western plot is to try attacking the facilities in such a way so as to keep them damaged for as long as possible, in hopes to make the conflict "more costly" for Russia.
The campaign reportedly has two objectives: limit Russia’s oil trade and reduce its ability to supply troops with weapons.
Another new aspect pointed out by the outlet is that Ukrainian drone units get advice from energy Ukraine’s specialists "on which components are indispensable to refinery operations and which would take the longest to replace" — using the fact both Russia and Ukraine have similar Soviet-designed energy systems.
On June 5, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that deep strikes against Russian facilities are impossible for Ukraine to conduct on its own. Thus, such attacks transform the West into direct belligerents in the conflict.
"If we see that these countries are being drawn into a war against us, and this is precisely their direct participation in the war against the Russian Federation, then we reserve the right to act in a similar manner," Putin said.
The war against Russia in Ukraine hg as long been sustained by NATO and EU.
Russian response:
Russia Strikes on Ukraine’s military-industrial facilities to severely degrading the Ukrainian military’s ability to carry out deep strikes inside Russia, military experts tell Sputnik.
It is quite possible that the strikes were deliberately aimed at dismantling the production chain behind Ukraine's missile programs – Flamingo, Neptune, FP and Grom-2, notes retired Russian Navy Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin
Degrading Ukraine’s production infrastructure has become a primary objective, as it cripples Ukraine's ability to target Russia's rear areas, military-political observer Mikhail Onufrienko says
The strikes will continue — and the heavier they become, the greater the Russian gains along the front line
Source: Sputnik
' The assets in the crosshairs include Russia’s oil refineries, depots, and plants of the military-industrial complex, FT admits.
The new Western plot is to try attacking the facilities in such a way so as to keep them damaged for as long as possible, in hopes to make the conflict "more costly" for Russia.
The campaign reportedly has two objectives: limit Russia’s oil trade and reduce its ability to supply troops with weapons.
Another new aspect pointed out by the outlet is that Ukrainian drone units get advice from energy Ukraine’s specialists "on which components are indispensable to refinery operations and which would take the longest to replace" — using the fact both Russia and Ukraine have similar Soviet-designed energy systems.
On June 5, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that deep strikes against Russian facilities are impossible for Ukraine to conduct on its own. Thus, such attacks transform the West into direct belligerents in the conflict.
"If we see that these countries are being drawn into a war against us, and this is precisely their direct participation in the war against the Russian Federation, then we reserve the right to act in a similar manner," Putin said.
The war against Russia in Ukraine hg as long been sustained by NATO and EU.
Russian response:
Russia Strikes on Ukraine’s military-industrial facilities to severely degrading the Ukrainian military’s ability to carry out deep strikes inside Russia, military experts tell Sputnik.
It is quite possible that the strikes were deliberately aimed at dismantling the production chain behind Ukraine's missile programs – Flamingo, Neptune, FP and Grom-2, notes retired Russian Navy Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin
Degrading Ukraine’s production infrastructure has become a primary objective, as it cripples Ukraine's ability to target Russia's rear areas, military-political observer Mikhail Onufrienko says
The strikes will continue — and the heavier they become, the greater the Russian gains along the front line
Source: Sputnik
The statement comes amid reports of Ukraine planning longer-range ballistic missile strikes on Russian major cities soon.
Ukraine is developing FP-9 ballistic missile capable of reaching deep into Russia.
"A Ukrainian UAV struck a civilian bus in Shebekino this morning. 19 civilians injured. 18 taken to hospital," the region’s acting governor, Alexander Shuvayev, said.
Six of the injured are in serious condition and will be transferred to Belgorod hospitals, he added.
This has been the latest strike in a series of Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure and populated areas:
In June, a Ukrainian drone struck a bus carrying a children's football team from Belarus in Russian Bryansk region, killing a woman accompanying the team and injuring eight people, including six children
In May, a drone strike on a dormitory in the city of Starobelsk in the Lugansk People's Republic killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 40, with a missile hitting a residential area
The attacks targeted a trans-shipment facility and fuel depots in Nikolayev's port, and also hit a cargo vessel at sea that was hauling military supplies to Odessa and Chernomorsk.
Source: Sputnik
The statement comes amid reports of Ukraine planning longer-range ballistic missile strikes on Russian major cities soon.
Ukraine is developing FP-9 ballistic missile capable of reaching deep into Russia.
"A Ukrainian UAV struck a civilian bus in Shebekino this morning. 19 civilians injured. 18 taken to hospital," the region’s acting governor, Alexander Shuvayev, said.
Six of the injured are in serious condition and will be transferred to Belgorod hospitals, he added.
This has been the latest strike in a series of Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure and populated areas:
In June, a Ukrainian drone struck a bus carrying a children's football team from Belarus in Russian Bryansk region, killing a woman accompanying the team and injuring eight people, including six children
In May, a drone strike on a dormitory in the city of Starobelsk in the Lugansk People's Republic killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 40, with a missile hitting a residential area
The attacks targeted a trans-shipment facility and fuel depots in Nikolayev's port, and also hit a cargo vessel at sea that was hauling military supplies to Odessa and Chernomorsk.
Source: Sputnik
Putin met with the engineers behind the project, and praised their efforts at strengthen Russia’s industrial sovereignty and reduce reliance on Western technology.
Putin met with the engineers behind the project, and praised their efforts at strengthen Russia’s industrial sovereignty and reduce reliance on Western technology.
Meanwhile, Dnepr paratroopers hammer a Ukrainian stronghold in Zaporozhye: no mercy, no respite.
Source: Sputnik
Meanwhile, Dnepr paratroopers hammer a Ukrainian stronghold in Zaporozhye: no mercy, no respite.
Source: Sputnik
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| Lavrov |
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Lavrov rejected Western claims that Russia and China were allegedly supplying Iran with weapons used to attack American military facilities.
He accused Washington of hypocrisy, pointing to its own role in the Ukraine conflict.
“The Americans, through arms supplies paid for by the European Union, the provision of intelligence, the Starlink system and much more, are not simply helping, but are directly participating in guiding Ukrainian weapons toward targets, including civilian targets, on Russian territory,” Lavrov said.
Despite this, he said Moscow remained committed to the understandings reached by Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump during their meeting in Anchorage last year.
Lavrov recalled that Putin had accepted compromise proposals put forward by Washington, while Trump publicly backed negotiating a long-term peace agreement rather than a temporary ceasefire.
Russia continues to regard those understandings as valid because the US has not formally rejected its own proposals, Lavrov said, adding that he intends to seek clarification on Washington’s current position during an upcoming meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Russia has repeatedly condemned the supply of Western weapons, intelligence, and targeting assistance to Ukraine, arguing that such support makes NATO countries direct participants in the conflict.
Moscow has also warned that continued military aid is prolonging the fighting and increasing the risk of a direct confrontation between Russia and the West.
Commenting on Europe’s growing military spending and preparations for a potential conflict with Russia, Lavrov said Moscow was drawing conclusions not only analytically but also in terms of its “material readiness” for any scenario.
He reiterated that Russia has no intention of attacking Europe, but warned that if Western states decide to gather “under the familiar banners and try to attack us, it will no longer be a conventional war.”
The two sides held an in-depth exchange of views on a broad range of bilateral and international issues in follow-up to the recent high-level contacts.
When talking on the Ukraine issue, Sergey Lavrov informed his American colleague about the real situation on the contact line, highlighting the inadmissibility of the continued supply of weapons to the Kiev regime and the destabilising activities of European countries, which are still seeking to inflict a “strategic defeat” on Russia.
Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s readiness for a political and diplomatic settlement in Ukraine and its commitment to the proposals advanced by the United States at the meeting of President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Anchorage, which the Russian leader has accepted.
They also talked about regional and international issues, including the situation in the Persian Gulf.
Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio welcomed the resumption of full-scale contacts between Roscosmos and NASA, and spoke in favour of resuming interparliamentary exchanges and cultural ties.
They also discussed the normalisation of conditions for the functioning of Russian and US diplomatic missions.
An agreement was reached to maintain contacts between the two foreign policy agencies, including in the framework of the two countries’ activities at international organisations
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| Lavrov |
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Lavrov rejected Western claims that Russia and China were allegedly supplying Iran with weapons used to attack American military facilities.
He accused Washington of hypocrisy, pointing to its own role in the Ukraine conflict.
“The Americans, through arms supplies paid for by the European Union, the provision of intelligence, the Starlink system and much more, are not simply helping, but are directly participating in guiding Ukrainian weapons toward targets, including civilian targets, on Russian territory,” Lavrov said.
Despite this, he said Moscow remained committed to the understandings reached by Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump during their meeting in Anchorage last year.
Lavrov recalled that Putin had accepted compromise proposals put forward by Washington, while Trump publicly backed negotiating a long-term peace agreement rather than a temporary ceasefire.
Russia continues to regard those understandings as valid because the US has not formally rejected its own proposals, Lavrov said, adding that he intends to seek clarification on Washington’s current position during an upcoming meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Russia has repeatedly condemned the supply of Western weapons, intelligence, and targeting assistance to Ukraine, arguing that such support makes NATO countries direct participants in the conflict.
Moscow has also warned that continued military aid is prolonging the fighting and increasing the risk of a direct confrontation between Russia and the West.
Commenting on Europe’s growing military spending and preparations for a potential conflict with Russia, Lavrov said Moscow was drawing conclusions not only analytically but also in terms of its “material readiness” for any scenario.
He reiterated that Russia has no intention of attacking Europe, but warned that if Western states decide to gather “under the familiar banners and try to attack us, it will no longer be a conventional war.”
The two sides held an in-depth exchange of views on a broad range of bilateral and international issues in follow-up to the recent high-level contacts.
When talking on the Ukraine issue, Sergey Lavrov informed his American colleague about the real situation on the contact line, highlighting the inadmissibility of the continued supply of weapons to the Kiev regime and the destabilising activities of European countries, which are still seeking to inflict a “strategic defeat” on Russia.
Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Russia’s readiness for a political and diplomatic settlement in Ukraine and its commitment to the proposals advanced by the United States at the meeting of President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Anchorage, which the Russian leader has accepted.
They also talked about regional and international issues, including the situation in the Persian Gulf.
Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio welcomed the resumption of full-scale contacts between Roscosmos and NASA, and spoke in favour of resuming interparliamentary exchanges and cultural ties.
They also discussed the normalisation of conditions for the functioning of Russian and US diplomatic missions.
An agreement was reached to maintain contacts between the two foreign policy agencies, including in the framework of the two countries’ activities at international organisations
"Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister," Buckingham Palace said in a statement, adding the king had asked him to form the next government
The New PM delivers a message of reset in his first speech outside 10 Downing Street after accepting the King's invitation to form a government.
Burnham becomes Britain's seventh prime minister since 2016, underscoring the political instability he says the country must move beyond.
"I hear you and I want to be honest with you. We have not been good enough and we need to be better."
Andy Burnham takes over as new British Prime Minister After being asked by King Charles III to form the next government, Andy Burnham, 56, makes his first speech outside 10 Downing Street.
Source: AFP
"Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King's offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as Prime Minister," Buckingham Palace said in a statement, adding the king had asked him to form the next government
The New PM delivers a message of reset in his first speech outside 10 Downing Street after accepting the King's invitation to form a government.
Burnham becomes Britain's seventh prime minister since 2016, underscoring the political instability he says the country must move beyond.
"I hear you and I want to be honest with you. We have not been good enough and we need to be better."
Andy Burnham takes over as new British Prime Minister After being asked by King Charles III to form the next government, Andy Burnham, 56, makes his first speech outside 10 Downing Street.
Source: AFP
Odessa: fuel facilities and storage tanks for the Ukrainian army destroyed
Chernomorsk: two military cargo vessels struck in port and at sea
Odessa: fuel facilities and storage tanks for the Ukrainian army destroyed
Chernomorsk: two military cargo vessels struck in port and at sea
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| Ursula von der Leyen |
This happened while EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was visiting Kyiv to discuss stronger defense cooperation and EU support for Ukraine.
Russian officials and media described the strikes as a warning against EU visits and actions that they say prolong the war.
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| Ursula von der Leyen |
This happened while EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was visiting Kyiv to discuss stronger defense cooperation and EU support for Ukraine.
Russian officials and media described the strikes as a warning against EU visits and actions that they say prolong the war.
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| Patriot anti-aircraft missiles |
She called the plan highly unrealistic, noting that any factory would be a priority target for Russian attacks, making it impossible to launch production.
US President Donald Trump had during the NATO submit in Turkey promised the Ukrainian leaders the license to produce the American defense system at home.
The Patriot anti-aircraft missiles have been of very little or no effect before the Russian air campaigns in it's special military operations.
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| Patriot anti-aircraft missiles |
She called the plan highly unrealistic, noting that any factory would be a priority target for Russian attacks, making it impossible to launch production.
US President Donald Trump had during the NATO submit in Turkey promised the Ukrainian leaders the license to produce the American defense system at home.
The Patriot anti-aircraft missiles have been of very little or no effect before the Russian air campaigns in it's special military operations.
He described it as typical of Putin — launched right after America’s Independence Day and just before the NATO summit in Ankara (July 7–8).
Zelensky urged Ukrainians to heed air raid sirens and called on Western partners, especially the US, to speed up delivery of air defense missiles to save lives.
According to monitoring channels, report Russian already finished preparations for the next attack in next 48 hours
Russian authorities have reiterated last week that there is no going back on the special military operations in Ukraine. The war in Ukraine has been between the US led NATO and the Russia Federation.
The US is providing intelligence to help Ukraine plan and execute drone attacks deep inside Russia, including routes to dodge air defenses.
At the same time, Russian negotiators are pushing hard for big Ukrainian concessions especially on territory, and US-brokered peace talks are unlikely to restart before late summer or even February 2027. Both sides remain far apart.
vice president JD Vance claims Russia's Offensive Gains "Almost Nothing" as Ukraine's Defense Paves Way for Peace.
JD Vance stated that Russia's battlefield offensives are achieving very little despite heavy losses, while Ukraine's defensive successes (avoiding costly attacks like in 2023) are weakening Russia and helping create conditions to end the war through diplomacy. He praised the shift to defense + drones as far more effective.
According to Global Surveillance, RUSSIA has Completed its Preparations for Major Combined missile and drone attack on UKRAINE.
Russia has finished preparations for the next large-scale combined attack using missiles and drones.
5+ Tu-95MS strategic bombers from the Far East to bases closer to Ukraine Olenya and Engels-2, with more bombers and possible Tu-160s available.
Expected weapons include:
Kalibr cruise missiles
6 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles
Iskander, Zircon, and other missiles
Geran-2/Gerbera attack drones
The attack is expected either tonight and tomorrow night with targets include western Ukraine, Kyiv and kyiv oblast
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a new phone call, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
The call was initiated by the American side and lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes.
During the call, Putin congratulated Trump and the American people on US Independence Day, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The Russian president also recalled Russia’s contribution to the formation of American statehood and wished Trump continued success in hosting the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
He described it as typical of Putin — launched right after America’s Independence Day and just before the NATO summit in Ankara (July 7–8).
Zelensky urged Ukrainians to heed air raid sirens and called on Western partners, especially the US, to speed up delivery of air defense missiles to save lives.
According to monitoring channels, report Russian already finished preparations for the next attack in next 48 hours
Russian authorities have reiterated last week that there is no going back on the special military operations in Ukraine. The war in Ukraine has been between the US led NATO and the Russia Federation.
The US is providing intelligence to help Ukraine plan and execute drone attacks deep inside Russia, including routes to dodge air defenses.
At the same time, Russian negotiators are pushing hard for big Ukrainian concessions especially on territory, and US-brokered peace talks are unlikely to restart before late summer or even February 2027. Both sides remain far apart.
vice president JD Vance claims Russia's Offensive Gains "Almost Nothing" as Ukraine's Defense Paves Way for Peace.
JD Vance stated that Russia's battlefield offensives are achieving very little despite heavy losses, while Ukraine's defensive successes (avoiding costly attacks like in 2023) are weakening Russia and helping create conditions to end the war through diplomacy. He praised the shift to defense + drones as far more effective.
According to Global Surveillance, RUSSIA has Completed its Preparations for Major Combined missile and drone attack on UKRAINE.
Russia has finished preparations for the next large-scale combined attack using missiles and drones.
5+ Tu-95MS strategic bombers from the Far East to bases closer to Ukraine Olenya and Engels-2, with more bombers and possible Tu-160s available.
Expected weapons include:
Kalibr cruise missiles
6 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles
Iskander, Zircon, and other missiles
Geran-2/Gerbera attack drones
The attack is expected either tonight and tomorrow night with targets include western Ukraine, Kyiv and kyiv oblast
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a new phone call, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
The call was initiated by the American side and lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes.
During the call, Putin congratulated Trump and the American people on US Independence Day, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The Russian president also recalled Russia’s contribution to the formation of American statehood and wished Trump continued success in hosting the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Trump said the world should tell Zelensky to make a deal, because Russian Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal."
"I'm surprised that Zelensky doesn't want to make a deal. Tell Zelensky to make a deal, because Putin is ready to make a deal."
It's much harder to reach an agreement with Zelensky.
He also stated that Zelensky is the last person from whom the US needs help in defending against Iranian drones.
Trump said the world should tell Zelensky to make a deal, because Russian Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal."
"I'm surprised that Zelensky doesn't want to make a deal. Tell Zelensky to make a deal, because Putin is ready to make a deal."
It's much harder to reach an agreement with Zelensky.
He also stated that Zelensky is the last person from whom the US needs help in defending against Iranian drones.
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| Iran's ballistic missile |
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| Iran's ballistic missile |
The youths complained about Politicians’s kids schooling abroad and living lavishly while they suffer back home and the government ignored . They complained about corruption and they ignored . T hey said they can’t keep suffering while Politicians’kids enjoy outside of the country while they pay tax.
After an endless ranting on the social media, the Nepal's government wants to shut them up by banning social media in the country. That was the genesis of the ongoing protests in the country.
Similar to the case of Nigerians, people are suffering and life is getting difficult for the common citizens but the Tinubu lead APC government is not doing anything to easy the suffering of the more than majority. The purchasing power of the people has been drastically reduced as Naira is worthless.
The Opposition political parties have been intentionally crippled and crumbled. Insecurities are on the rise.
Should Nepal's Youths actions motivate Nigeria Youths to rise and challenge this bad governance or keep on praying without action?
What do you think?
The youths complained about Politicians’s kids schooling abroad and living lavishly while they suffer back home and the government ignored . They complained about corruption and they ignored . T hey said they can’t keep suffering while Politicians’kids enjoy outside of the country while they pay tax.
After an endless ranting on the social media, the Nepal's government wants to shut them up by banning social media in the country. That was the genesis of the ongoing protests in the country.
Similar to the case of Nigerians, people are suffering and life is getting difficult for the common citizens but the Tinubu lead APC government is not doing anything to easy the suffering of the more than majority. The purchasing power of the people has been drastically reduced as Naira is worthless.
The Opposition political parties have been intentionally crippled and crumbled. Insecurities are on the rise.
Should Nepal's Youths actions motivate Nigeria Youths to rise and challenge this bad governance or keep on praying without action?
What do you think?
Kyiv is demanding and begging for Ceasefire Fire
— Vladimir Putin News (@vladimirputiniu) June 27, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
Kyiv is demanding and begging for Ceasefire Fire
— Vladimir Putin News (@vladimirputiniu) June 27, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
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Many Ukrainian Jews took advantage of the Israeli-Iranian conflict and scammed $80 million from Israelis through phone fraud. 😅
Over the course of 12 days, these scammers, posing as Israeli officials, solicited donations for the maintenance of the Iron Dome against… pic.twitter.com/ajLstOxna2
🚨⚡UNUSUAL
— RussiaNews 🇷🇺 (@mog_russEN) June 27, 2025
Many Ukrainian Jews took advantage of the Israeli-Iranian conflict and scammed $80 million from Israelis through phone fraud. 😅
Over the course of 12 days, these scammers, posing as Israeli officials, solicited donations for the maintenance of the Iron Dome against… pic.twitter.com/ajLstOxna2