Kremlin wants all of Ukraine: Putin: "Where there is a Russian soldier, that is ours"
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Key FactsPutin Open to Talks Amid Rising Germany-Russia Tensions
Jun 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with Chancellor Friedrich Merz if initiated by Germany.
- Russia does not view Germany as a neutral party due to its delivery of tanks to Ukraine and involvement in the conflict.
- Putin is open to meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during final negotiation stages, emphasizing the importance of clear agreements and future commitments.
- Bilateral relations between Germany and Russia have deteriorated significantly, with Moscow labeling Germany hostile and warning of possible escalation.
We are always open to that.— Wladimir Putin, President of Russia, stated this regarding his willingness to engage in talks with Chancellor Merz.
Russian foreign ministry: We caution US against direct military assistance to Israel, even thinking about it – Ifax.
North Korea pledges 'unconditional support' to Russia with more personnel: Kim Jong-un reaffirmed military support for Russia during talks with Sergey Shoygu as ...
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Key FactsNorth Korea Sends Troops and Workers to Rebuild Kursk
Jun 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
- Kim Jong Un is dispatching 1,000 combat engineers and 5,000 construction workers to repair infrastructure damaged in the Kursk region.
- About 12,000 North Korean soldiers previously took part in retaking Kursk in late 2024, suffering significant casualties.
- UK intelligence estimates over 6,000 North Korean troops have been killed or wounded in the area, highlighting the human cost.
- This cooperation provides Pyongyang with economic gains and military expertise while supplying Russia with essential personnel.
The heads of our states have decided to perpetuate the feat of the soldiers of the Korean People's Army who took part in the military operations.— Sergei Shoigu, who oversaw the first two years of Russia's war in Ukraine as defense minister.
Kremlin says potential US use of nuclear weapons on Iran would be ‘catastrophic’
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Putin Shrugs Off NATO Spending Plans, Says Russia’s Advance in Ukraine ‘Will Continue’
themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/19/putin-shrugs-off-nato-spending-plans-says-russias-advance-in-ukraine-will-continue-a89497

Key FactsPutin’s Stark Claims and Nuclear Threat in Ukraine Conflict
4h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- Putin declared all of Ukraine belongs to Russia, emphasizing the shared identity of the two peoples.
- Russian forces continue advancing mainly in the Donetsk region, recently capturing a village near Zaporizhzhya.
- He threatened devastating consequences if Ukraine used a dirty bomb, a claim Kyiv denies.
- The US disbanded a peace-promoting task force as efforts to pressure Russia stalled amid shifting geopolitical priorities.
I have said many times that I consider the Russian and Ukrainian people to be one nation. In this sense, all of Ukraine is ours.— Vladimir Putin stated this during a Q&A session at an investment event in St. Petersburg.
OpinionPutin’s abduction of Ukrainian children: The fate of Ukraine’s children is not just a humanitarian issue — it is central to the broader struggle against impunity ...
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-abduction-ukrainian-children-russia-invasion-war-crime-icc-vladimir-medinsky/

Putin and Erdogan condemn Israeli actions against Iran in phone call, Kremlin says
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/06/16/putin-and-erdogan-condemn-israeli-actions-against-iran-in-phone-call-kremlin-says

Russia would react 'very negatively' to Iran leader's assassination, Kremlin says
kyivindependent.com/regime-change-in-iran-unacceptable-kremlin-says/

‘Wherever a Russian soldier sets foot, that’s ours,’ Vladimir Putin declares: “I’ve said it before, Russians and Ukrainians are one people. In this sense ...
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Putin warns his officials not to allow recession: The Russian leader said a recession “is not to be allowed under any circumstances,” during the St ...
politico.eu/article/putin-warns-officials-recession-russia-economy-war-ukraine/

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping strongly condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran during a phone call, according to the Kremlin ... Show more
Russia just accidentally admitted to its staggering troop losses in Ukraine: A senior Russian official on June 19 inadvertently confirmed the staggering troop ...
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Putin gives speech on world situation - Selenskyj calls him illegitimate: The Kremlin is trying to convince the world that there is nothing to talk about with ...
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Russia is ready to mediate between Israel and Iran, and to accept Iran’s uranium: Kremlin
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/06/16/russia-is-ready-to-mediate-between-israel-and-iran-and-to-accept-iran-s-uranium-kremlin-

Why Russia hesitates to help Iran in conflict with Israel: Russia and Iran have long been economic and strategic partners. But despite a new defense pact ...
dw.com/en/why-russia-hesitates-to-help-iran-in-conflict-with-israel/a-72941338

Key FactsEconomic Strain from Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- Israel and Iran have exchanged attacks for a week, causing significant casualties and economic damage on both sides.
- Israel’s defense budget has surged, risking fiscal strain as ongoing conflict could push expenditures beyond planned limits.
- Iran’s oil and gas exports have sharply declined due to damages at key sites, including the South Pars gas field.
- Sanctions and domestic challenges worsen Iran’s economic conditions, limiting its capacity for development and military spending.
Tehran’s situation is more challenging than during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s.— President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighting the severity of the economic situation facing the country.
Ukraine War: Putin Wants to Expand Russian Arms Industry: The International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg serves as Kremlin leader Putin's showcase to the ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-krieg-putin-will-russische-ruestungsindustrie-ausbauen/100136368.html

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov: Regime change in Iran is "unacceptable" for Russia
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Key FactsRussia Warns of Dangers from Iran Regime Change
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
- Russia deems any regime change in Iran as unacceptable and unimaginable.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov states that killing Ayatollah Ali Chamenei would provoke severe repercussions.
- Such an event is expected to foster extremist sentiments inside Iran according to Russian officials.
- The current state is viewed as globally dangerous, with potential escalation posing additional threats.
Even discussing it should be unacceptable for everyone.— Dmitri Peskow, Kremlin spokesman, in an interview with Sky News about a possible regime change in Iran.
Between Two Fires: Kremlin's Loss of Leverage Exposed By Israel-Iran Conflict: The Kremlin is struggling to respond to the Israel-Iran conflict after it failed ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/20/between-two-fires-kremlins-loss-of-leverage-exposed-by-israel-iran-conflict-a89521

Head of Russia's Rosneft says OPEC+ could speed up oil output hikes by a year: OPEC+ group of leading global oil producers could bring forward its output hikes ...
reuters.com/business/energy/head-russias-rosneft-says-opec-could-speed-up-oil-output-hikes-by-year-2025-06-21/
Russia to demand Ukraine destroy Western weapons to end war, senior Kremlin official says
kyivindependent.com/russia-demands-ukraine-destroy-western-weapons-to-end-war/

Kremlin says it sees that Israel does not want mediation efforts with Iran amid conflict
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/06/17/kremlin-says-it-sees-that-israel-does-not-want-mediation-efforts-with-iran-amid-conflict
Putin speaks to Trump, condemns Israel’s strikes on Iran, Kremlin says: Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to US President Donald Trump for 50 minutes on ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/06/14/putin-trump-discuss-iranisrael-situation-by-telephone-kremlin-aide-says-

Russia to Launch Starlink Rival Later This Year, Roscosmos Chief Says: Russia’s space agency plans to launch its first batch of satellite internet terminals ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/19/russia-to-launch-starlink-rival-later-this-year-roscosmos-chief-says-a89505

Key FactsDevastating Attack Collapses Kyiv Apartment Building
Jun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
- A nine-story residential building in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district was destroyed by a Russian missile, killing 23 residents inside.
- Emergency teams used cranes, excavators, and sniffer dogs to search for additional victims amid extensive surrounding damage.
- Russia launched a large-scale assault with over 440 drones and 32 missiles aiming to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses.
- Kyiv declared a day of mourning as psychologists provided support to survivors and families grieving the loss.
I was especially scared to sleep last night.— Valentin Hrynkov describes his fear during the attack.
Russia's view of the Iran-Israel conflict: Is Moscow profiting from the chaos?: Putin is in danger of losing his most important ally in the region ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/russlands-blick-auf-den-iran-israel-konflikt-profitiert-moskau-vom-chaos-li.2335152

G7 ‘useless’ now, says Kremlin, concurs with Trump’s claim that kicking out Russia was a mistake
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OpinionComment: Offices for former chancellors - forget about social envy for a moment: Of course, the eight jobs for Olaf Scholz cost a lot of money ...
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Putin to Visit China for Regional Summit in Late August: Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China in August for a regional summit ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/19/putin-to-visit-china-for-regional-summit-in-late-august-a89504

Putin, UAE president urge end to Israel-Iran conflict in phone call, Kremlin says
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/06/18/putin-uae-president-urge-end-to-israeliran-conflict-in-phone-call-kremlin-says

Volgograd — the Russian city formerly known as Stalingrad — has become something of a testing ground for the Kremlin’s recent efforts to rehabilitate the ... Show more
Vladimir Putin mentions his granddaughter publicly for the first time: Vladimir Putin rarely talks about his family in public. During a Q&A session with ...
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Putin could attack Europe within three years, warns senior Nato official: Russia may look to launch an assault on a European country far sooner than expected ...
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Key FactsRussia Outproduces NATO Ammunition Annually
Jun 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
- Russia produces in three months the same amount of ammunition that NATO generates in a full year.
- NATO calls for a significant upgrade in Europe's defense capabilities to counter increasing threats.
- Russia incorporates Chinese technology and plans to produce 1,500 tanks, 3,000 armored vehicles, and 200 Iskander missiles in 2025.
- The rapid expansion of Russian arms production challenges NATO, which struggles to replenish its weapon stockpiles.
In terms of ammunition, Russia produces in three months what the whole of NATO produces in a year.— NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated this during a speech at the Chatham House think tank in London.
Russia says it expects agreement next week on date for next peace talks with Ukraine
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/06/20/russia-says-it-expects-agreement-next-week-on-date-for-next-peace-talks-with-ukraine
Ukraine fears being sidelined by Iran Israel war: Fighting between Iran and Israel could deflect global attention from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and even ...
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Putin speaks to Trump, condemns Israel's strikes on Iran, Kremlin says: Trump says hostilities should end, as should Ukraine war
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Russian state media: Putin talks to Trump on Middle East and Ukraine: According to reports in Russian state media, US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader ...
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Erdoğan Tells Putin Israel Threatens Regional Security: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan accused Israel of threatening security in the Middle East during a ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/16/erdoan-tells-putin-israel-threatens-regional-security-a89459

North Korea's Kim met Russia's top security official, state media says: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Russia's top presidential security adviser Sergei ...
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Russia steps out from the shadows in Africa.
With the rise of the Africa Corps, a paramilitary force that analysts say is controlled by the Kremlin ... Show more
Russia steps out from shadows in Africa with state paramilitary
Russia steps out from shadows in Africa with state paramilitary
Thousands of his soldiers already dead: Kim Jong-un sends supplies to the Ukraine front
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Regime change in Iran is "unacceptable" and the assassination of the country's supreme leader would "open the Pandora's box" ... Show more
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Russia loses another Su-25 ground-attack jet: Russia has lost another Su-25 Frogfoot ground-attack jet, according to a brief statement from prominent Russian ...
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Russian Army Says It Downed Nearly 90 Ukrainian Drones Overnight: Russia’s Defense Ministry said early Thursday that its air defense systems destroyed 85 ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/19/russian-army-says-it-downed-nearly-90-ukrainian-drones-overnight-a89499

Ukrainian agents cause millions in damage during secret sabotage operation in Russia, HUR source says
kyivindependent.com/hur-agents-ignite-substation-in-russias-kaliningrad-in-sabotage-operation/

Move to ZSKA Moscow: Fabio Celestini has taken leave of his senses: The FC Basel master coach has a new club: the club of the Russian military. With this move ...
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#BREAKING : Russian Foreign Ministry: We call on Israel not to bomb the Bushehr facility where Russian experts are working.
Sweden 'monitoring' Russian military build-up in Baltic, Arctic regions, says defence minister
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Elon Musk's father to attend pro-Kremlin event in Russia hosted by far-right ideologue
kyivindependent.com/elon-musks-father-attends-pro-kremlin-event-in-russia-hosted-by-far-right-ideologue/

Argentina says it uncovered Russian spy network linked to late Prigozhin's group
kyivindependent.com/argentina-says-it-uncovered-russian-spy-network-promoting-disinformation-campaigns/

Russia: Israel-Iran war jeopardizes Middle East policy: The Kremlin condemns Israel's attacks on Iran, but still offers to mediate. The new situation in the ...
nzz.ch/international/russland-israel-iran-krieg-gefaehrdet-nahost-politik-ld.1889130

Are Iran's mullahs already packing their bags? Munz: "Could be a rendezvous for dictators in Moscow"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Munz-Koennte-in-Moskau-Stelldichein-der-Diktatoren-geben-article25836580.html

Putin’s warship builder found doing business in Slovakia, investigation reveals: The Kremlin-aligned industrialist holds a 25% stake in a company based in ...
tvpworld.com/87397390/putins-warship-builder-found-doing-business-in-slovakia-investigation-reveals
Actor Yefremov to Join Pro-Kremlin Director Mikhalkov’s Theater Troupe After Parole Release
themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/20/actor-yefremov-to-join-pro-kremlin-director-mikhalkovs-theater-troupe-after-parole-release-a89518

In regions near Ukraine: North Korea sends thousands of construction soldiers to Russia
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-krieg-nordkorea-entsendet-bausoldaten-nach-russland-a-897992c4-7d9c-4b94-86b8-2f89256db3b0
Russia, China condemn Israel's actions that violate UN charter, says Kremlin aide
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/19/russia-china-condemn-israel039s-actions-that-violate-un-charter-says-kremlin-aide

Russian MFA Claims U.S. Canceled Next Round of Embassy Talks: The United States has canceled an upcoming round of talks with Russia aimed at restoring the ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/16/russian-mfa-claims-us-canceled-next-round-of-embassy-talks-a89461

Russia’s Putin condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, says ready to mediate: Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned Israel’s wave of strikes on Iran ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/06/13/russia-s-putin-condemns-israeli-strikes-on-iran-says-ready-to-mediate-
ISW: Putin’s victory plan hinges on Western fatigue and Ukrainian collapse
The think tank outlines Moscow’s unchanged core goals: a pro-Kremlin Ukraine and ... Show more
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FSB Arrests Man Suspected of Spying for Ukraine in Crimea: Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said Tuesday that it arrested a man in annexed Crimea on ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/17/fsb-arrests-man-suspected-of-spying-for-ukraine-in-crimea-a89469

OpinionRussia's approaching dilemma: Empty coffers - or a recession: The Kremlin is facing a difficult decision. The impact on the Russian population should not be ...
nzz.ch/meinung/putins-dilemma-den-krieg-weiterfuehren-und-alle-kassen-leeren-oder-frieden-schliessen-und-die-wirtschaft-gefaehrden-ld.1888118
OpinionComment: Putin's poisoned offer in the Middle East conflict: In the midst of the escalation between Israel and Iran, Russia's president is offering to mediate - ...
handelsblatt.com/meinung/kommentare/kommentar-putins-vergiftetes-angebot-im-nahost-konflikt/100135464.html

Putin: Majority of Germans want Merz to call Kremlin ruler: According to a Forsa survey for stern magazine, Germans do not believe in Vladimir Putin's will for ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/putin--mehrheit-der-deutschen-will-merz-anruf-bei-kreml-machthaber--35810686.html
Russian military-industrial chemical plant halts operations after Ukrainian drone strike
kyivindependent.com/russian-military-industrial-chemical-plant-halts-operations-after-ukrainian-drone-strike/

Trump creates hope and chaos: Russia's difficult balancing act with Washington: The US president makes unexpected concessions to Putin - and yet plunges the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/trump-sorgt-fuer-hoffnung-und-chaos-russlands-schwieriger-balanceakt-mit-washington-li.2334384

Israel reluctant to accept Russia's mediation in war with Iran, Kremlin says
kyivindependent.com/israel-rejects-russias-offer-to-mediate-in-conflict-with-iran-kremlin-says/

Russians' Grassroots Fundraising for Ukraine War Collapses – Vyorstka: Grassroots fundraising for the Russian military slowed significantly during the third year ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/16/russians-grassroots-fundraising-for-ukraine-war-collapses-vyorstka-a89463

‘No Rear for Russia Anywhere’ – HUR Agents Strike Kaliningrad Military Sites, $5 Million in Damages
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Putin approves big revamp of Russia’s navy, Kremlin aide says: Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new naval strategy which aims to fully restore ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/06/09/putin-approves-big-revamp-of-russia-s-navy-kremlin-aide-says-
Moscow claims it will end war in Ukraine after NATO pulls out of Baltic states: Moscow will end the war in Ukraine after NATO withdraws troops from the Baltic ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2586477/moscow-claims-it-will-end-war-in-ukraine-after-nato-pulls-out-of-baltic-states

Putin's ally attacked: Mangott: Kremlin likely to welcome Israeli war target: Iran is supplying Russia with missiles and drones for the war against Ukraine ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Mangott-Kreml-duerfte-israelisches-Kriegsziel-begruessen-article25837497.html

Petrostate America: The Downsides of Energy Independence: The downsides of energy independence.
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Ukrainian spies infiltrated Russia's exclave of Kaliningrad and destroyed a major power station — Ukrainian news outlets.
The intelligence agents drained ... Show more


US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet: US believes Russia response to Ukraine drone attack not over yet - Europe - The Jakarta Post
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