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
"It is a matter of new technologies," Putin explained.
He added that Russia has been developing similar capabilities — small ships equipped with advanced weapons such as Kalibr missiles that could deliver precise and painful strikes to any enemy.
Iran's so‑called mosquito fleet consists of about 20 Ghadir‑class midget submarines and several thousand fast missile and assault boats.
Light and nimble, these vessels can be hidden in tunnels carved into Iran's rocky coastline, making them difficult for the US to destroy with long‑range weaponry
Source: Sputnik
"It is a matter of new technologies," Putin explained.
He added that Russia has been developing similar capabilities — small ships equipped with advanced weapons such as Kalibr missiles that could deliver precise and painful strikes to any enemy.
Iran's so‑called mosquito fleet consists of about 20 Ghadir‑class midget submarines and several thousand fast missile and assault boats.
Light and nimble, these vessels can be hidden in tunnels carved into Iran's rocky coastline, making them difficult for the US to destroy with long‑range weaponry
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
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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| 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.
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to end the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
During the call, Putin presented proposals aimed at reaching a quick political and diplomatic settlement to the war.
The development comes as Russia has also maintained close contact with Iran. Putin recently congratulated Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader and expressed Russia’s support for Iran in the face of military pressure from the U.S. and Israel.
Hormuz is closed by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) . Markets are reacting with great panicking.
US envoy reportedly seeks contact with Iran on ceasefire but Tehran blatantly refused any ceasefire or negotiations with United States.
The Al Jazeera bureau chief in Tehran, Noureddine El-Dghir, reports from reliable sources that US President’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, has attempted to reach Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, aiming to test Tehran’s willingness for a ceasefire.
However, according to the sources, there is currently no Iranian interest in engaging, with another source confirming that Iran’s National Security Council has no discussion at this time regarding halting the war.
Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi told PBS News that talking or negotiating with the US is no longer on the agenda. He says that despite making progress during previous rounds of negotiations, the US still chose to attack Iran.
14 million barrels/day—one-third of global seaborne oil—flow through Hormuz. Traffic is down 80% in one week as Oil past $100. Prices up 30% in a week. Inflation rising. Industry slowing already.
Schumer calls on Trump as oil price surges
Senate minority leader is urging the President to tap the nation’s reserve — 415.4 million barrels
"Oil production dependent on the strait risks fully stopping in the coming month. We are entering a new price reality—inevitable."
Oil prices above $100 per barrel “increase pressure on consumer prices through transport, logistics, and business costs,” Russian expert Alexey Primak told Sputnik.
“If these levels persist for several months, central banks will have to maintain tight monetary policy longer than the market expects. This adds to the risk of a global economic slowdown," he stressed.
Washington started this war. Now the US is quietly easing Russian oil sanctions to stabilize markets—while Europe scrambles.
- Russian intelligence reports indicate Israel has suffered catastrophic losses in the initial 72 hours of Iran's retaliation, far exceeding public admissions by Netanyahu.
- Key findings from the leaked assessment include:
- Complete operational loss of the Dimona nuclear reactor, Israel's critical nuclear site.
- Death of 11 top nuclear scientists due to Iranian strikes on Dimona and related facilities.
- Elimination of 6 senior IDF generals through targeted assassinations and missile attacks.
- Loss of 198 air force officers, including senior pilots and command staff.
- 462 soldiers killed in ground operations and base attacks.
- 32 Mossad agents killed in failed covert operations.
- Total elite casualties exceed 700 personnel, potentially crippling Israel's military and nuclear capabilities for years.
widespread panic on social media, with comments highlighting the severity of the losses and the implications for Israeli military supremacy.
Netanyahu has not publicly addressed the loss of Dimona, but emergency war cabinet meetings are reportedly taking place.
- Iran's IRGC has publicly celebrated the developments, framing them as "divine justice."
- The situation marks a significant shift in the balance of power in the Middle East.
Iran launched drones and missiles toward Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates in the early hours of Tuesday, authorities in the three Persian Gulf states said.
Saudi defense ministry said it destroyed two drones over the country’s oil-rich Eastern Province.
Kuwait said it shot down six drones that were attacking northern and southern parts of the country.
The United Arab Emirates’ defense ministry also said air defenses were confronting missile threats and drones coming from Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to end the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
During the call, Putin presented proposals aimed at reaching a quick political and diplomatic settlement to the war.
The development comes as Russia has also maintained close contact with Iran. Putin recently congratulated Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader and expressed Russia’s support for Iran in the face of military pressure from the U.S. and Israel.
Hormuz is closed by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) . Markets are reacting with great panicking.
US envoy reportedly seeks contact with Iran on ceasefire but Tehran blatantly refused any ceasefire or negotiations with United States.
The Al Jazeera bureau chief in Tehran, Noureddine El-Dghir, reports from reliable sources that US President’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, has attempted to reach Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, aiming to test Tehran’s willingness for a ceasefire.
However, according to the sources, there is currently no Iranian interest in engaging, with another source confirming that Iran’s National Security Council has no discussion at this time regarding halting the war.
Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi told PBS News that talking or negotiating with the US is no longer on the agenda. He says that despite making progress during previous rounds of negotiations, the US still chose to attack Iran.
14 million barrels/day—one-third of global seaborne oil—flow through Hormuz. Traffic is down 80% in one week as Oil past $100. Prices up 30% in a week. Inflation rising. Industry slowing already.
Schumer calls on Trump as oil price surges
Senate minority leader is urging the President to tap the nation’s reserve — 415.4 million barrels
"Oil production dependent on the strait risks fully stopping in the coming month. We are entering a new price reality—inevitable."
Oil prices above $100 per barrel “increase pressure on consumer prices through transport, logistics, and business costs,” Russian expert Alexey Primak told Sputnik.
“If these levels persist for several months, central banks will have to maintain tight monetary policy longer than the market expects. This adds to the risk of a global economic slowdown," he stressed.
Washington started this war. Now the US is quietly easing Russian oil sanctions to stabilize markets—while Europe scrambles.
- Russian intelligence reports indicate Israel has suffered catastrophic losses in the initial 72 hours of Iran's retaliation, far exceeding public admissions by Netanyahu.
- Key findings from the leaked assessment include:
- Complete operational loss of the Dimona nuclear reactor, Israel's critical nuclear site.
- Death of 11 top nuclear scientists due to Iranian strikes on Dimona and related facilities.
- Elimination of 6 senior IDF generals through targeted assassinations and missile attacks.
- Loss of 198 air force officers, including senior pilots and command staff.
- 462 soldiers killed in ground operations and base attacks.
- 32 Mossad agents killed in failed covert operations.
- Total elite casualties exceed 700 personnel, potentially crippling Israel's military and nuclear capabilities for years.
widespread panic on social media, with comments highlighting the severity of the losses and the implications for Israeli military supremacy.
Netanyahu has not publicly addressed the loss of Dimona, but emergency war cabinet meetings are reportedly taking place.
- Iran's IRGC has publicly celebrated the developments, framing them as "divine justice."
- The situation marks a significant shift in the balance of power in the Middle East.
Iran launched drones and missiles toward Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates in the early hours of Tuesday, authorities in the three Persian Gulf states said.
Saudi defense ministry said it destroyed two drones over the country’s oil-rich Eastern Province.
Kuwait said it shot down six drones that were attacking northern and southern parts of the country.
The United Arab Emirates’ defense ministry also said air defenses were confronting missile threats and drones coming from Iran.
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| Putin |
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Ambassador Morgulov bid him farewell at Shoudu Airport.
The most important points from Vladimir Putin's press conference in Beijing.
The Russian President called the results of his visit to China and the SCO summit very positive.
Putin said: "Ukraine has the right to choose its own security system, but it should not do so at the expense of Russia."
"Russia has always objected to Ukraine's membership in NATO, but not in the EU."
"In the Special Military Operation (SVO), Russia is fighting not so much for territory as for the rights of people."
"If Zelensky is ready, let him come to Moscow." "Negotiations with Zelensky in his current status are a 'dead end'."
"Ukrainian authorities should hold a referendum to resolve any territorial issues."
"The West is to blame for the tragedy in Ukraine, as it completely ignored Russia's security interests."
"All Russian Armed Forces groups are successfully advancing in all directions."
"If it is impossible to resolve the Ukrainian issue peacefully, Russia will have to solve the tasks at hand by armed means."
"The Armed Forces of Ukraine are not capable of conducting offensive operations."
"We spoke with Trump in English, mine is broken, I said 'Very glad to see you, dear neighbor, healthy and alive'."
Putin on Trump:
During all 4 days of the SCO summit, no one ever expressed any negative judgments regarding the Trump administration."
Everyone I met in China expressed hope that Trump’s positions could lead to an end to the conflict in Ukraine.
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| Putin |
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Ambassador Morgulov bid him farewell at Shoudu Airport.
The most important points from Vladimir Putin's press conference in Beijing.
The Russian President called the results of his visit to China and the SCO summit very positive.
Putin said: "Ukraine has the right to choose its own security system, but it should not do so at the expense of Russia."
"Russia has always objected to Ukraine's membership in NATO, but not in the EU."
"In the Special Military Operation (SVO), Russia is fighting not so much for territory as for the rights of people."
"If Zelensky is ready, let him come to Moscow." "Negotiations with Zelensky in his current status are a 'dead end'."
"Ukrainian authorities should hold a referendum to resolve any territorial issues."
"The West is to blame for the tragedy in Ukraine, as it completely ignored Russia's security interests."
"All Russian Armed Forces groups are successfully advancing in all directions."
"If it is impossible to resolve the Ukrainian issue peacefully, Russia will have to solve the tasks at hand by armed means."
"The Armed Forces of Ukraine are not capable of conducting offensive operations."
"We spoke with Trump in English, mine is broken, I said 'Very glad to see you, dear neighbor, healthy and alive'."
Putin on Trump:
During all 4 days of the SCO summit, no one ever expressed any negative judgments regarding the Trump administration."
Everyone I met in China expressed hope that Trump’s positions could lead to an end to the conflict in Ukraine.
This visit is very important as talks with China on a USD 400 billion investment in Iran will take place
Further separate meetings between Pezeshkian and Vladimir Putin are planned
This visit is very important as talks with China on a USD 400 billion investment in Iran will take place
Further separate meetings between Pezeshkian and Vladimir Putin are planned
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🚨⚡ Kidnapping of a young man from the street in Lutsk by force and putting him on a bus to be sent to fight.
— RussiaNews 🇷🇺 (@mog_russEN) July 1, 2025
A daily scene in Ukraine 2025...pic.twitter.com/13SwNDwYUq
The American led NATO Western nations that are pumping Money and weapons to Ukraine in a fight to defeat Russia on the battlefield have not mobilized there youths to go and face the fire power of Russian military.
The corrupt Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his war cabinet have only end up destroying the country for ever .
🚨⚡ Kidnapping of a young man from the street in Lutsk by force and putting him on a bus to be sent to fight.
— RussiaNews 🇷🇺 (@mog_russEN) July 1, 2025
A daily scene in Ukraine 2025...pic.twitter.com/13SwNDwYUq
The American led NATO Western nations that are pumping Money and weapons to Ukraine in a fight to defeat Russia on the battlefield have not mobilized there youths to go and face the fire power of Russian military.
The corrupt Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his war cabinet have only end up destroying the country for ever .
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