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Putin: "Where there are Russian soldiers, Ukraine is ours": Russians and Ukrainians are one people, says President Vladimir Putin at the St ...
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Putin:
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Putin Reinforces Russia's Claim Over Ukraine
Putin warns of capturing Sumy city and demands recognition of Russia's territorial control amid ongoing conflict.
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  • At the International Economic Forum, Putin stated Russian forces are establishing a buffer zone near Sumy, leaving the city's capture as a possibility.

  • He described Russians and Ukrainians as one people and claimed any location with Russian soldiers belongs to Russia.

  • Ukrainian President Zelensky responded by accusing Russia of rejecting peace and continuing its war efforts.

  • Putin attributed the conflict to NATO's eastward expansion and insisted Ukraine must return to a neutral status.
  • In that sense, the whole of Ukraine is ours.
    Wladimir Putin made this statement during the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg.
Russia strongly condemns Friedrich Merz's "dirty work" statement on Israel: The Foreign Ministry in Moscow calls the Federal Chancellor's choice of words ...
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Russia strongly condemns Friedrich Merz's
Ukraine fights against Russia's use of chemical weapons: A Ukrainian soldier describes an attack with irritant gas. Not an isolated case ...
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Ukraine fights against Russia's use of chemical weapons
Middle East conflict: Putin and Xi condemn Israel's actions after Iran phone call
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Middle East conflict: Putin and Xi condemn Israel's actions after Iran ...
It's not just a lack of potatoes: Russia's economic problems are growing: Expensive staple foods, problems at companies outside the defense industry ...
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It's not just a lack of potatoes: Russia's economic problems are growing
Sanctions cause prices to skyrocket: Putin has to admit Russia's potato shortage: The sanctions imposed by the West over the attack on Ukraine have long since ...
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Sanctions cause prices to skyrocket: Putin has to admit Russia's potato ...
Wolodymyr Selenskyj: German companies supply Moscow with machines for weapons production
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Wolodymyr Selenskyj: German companies supply Moscow with machines for ...
Middle East conflict: Putin offers to mediate between Iran and Israel: Vladimir Putin signals willingness to mediate in the Middle East conflict ...
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Middle East conflict: Putin offers to mediate between Iran and Israel
Russia: How Putin's fleet of shadow tankers is growing again: Shadow tankers transport Russia's oil and thus flush billions into Putin's coffers ...
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Russia: How Putin's fleet of shadow tankers is growing again
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 ...
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Ukraine War: Putin Wants to Expand Russian Arms Industry
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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Putin gives speech on world situation - Selenskyj calls him illegitimate
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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Vladimir Putin mentions his granddaughter publicly for the first time
Trump says he won't call Minnesota Gov. Walz after lawmaker shootings because it would 'waste time'
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Trump says he won't call Minnesota Gov. Walz after lawmaker shootings ...
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Trump Mocks Walz After Minnesota Democrats Targeted
Following a fatal shooting of state Democrats, Trump dismissed calls to contact Governor Walz, calling him clueless.
Key FactsJun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • President Trump called Minnesota Governor Tim Walz “a mess” and declined to reach out after a politically motivated shooting.

  • Walz stressed the event should not be politicized and is focused on supporting the affected families and the state.

  • Since losing the vice presidential bid, Walz has been a vocal critic of both Trump and factions within his own party.

  • Walz advocates for a stronger Democratic Party that defends minority rights and confronts authoritarianism decisively.
  • I think there needs to be a more robust Democratic Party.
    Tim Walz speaking at a Center for American Progress event earlier this month.
Exchange: Moscow to transfer bodies of Ukrainians and sends dead Russians: Ukraine and Russia were supposed to exchange the bodies of fallen soldiers ...
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Exchange: Moscow to transfer bodies of Ukrainians and sends dead Russians
Cuban says he turned down Harris team offer to be vetted as VP: Investor Mark Cuban said Thursday that former Vice President Kamala Harris’s team offered to vet ...
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Cuban says he turned down Harris team offer to be vetted as VP
“Blackmailed us”: EU pulls the energy plug on Russia's economy - a blow for Putin
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“Blackmailed us”: EU pulls the energy plug on Russia's economy - a blow ...
Michael Thumann on Putin's Russia: Escape, silence and borders: “Die Zeit” correspondent Michael Thumann has traveled remote routes across Russia's last open ...
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Michael Thumann on Putin's Russia: Escape, silence and borders
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 ...
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Russia's view of the Iran-Israel conflict: Is Moscow profiting from the ...
Obama Breaks Silence to Troll Trump About His Crowd Sizes: The White House countered that the former president “should spend less time whining about his total ...
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Obama Breaks Silence to Troll Trump About His Crowd Sizes
Iran war: The aggressor for Russia remains Israel, but not the USA: Putin's silence on Tehran once again underlines the asymmetry of Russian alliances ...
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Iran war: The aggressor for Russia remains Israel, but not the USA
Sandra Navidi on Maischberger: Trump has “nothing less than ethnic cleansing” in mind
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Sandra Navidi on Maischberger: Trump has “nothing less than ethnic ...
Russia's war in Ukraine: "Maybe there can be real negotiations at the end of the year"
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Russia's war in Ukraine:
OpinionWars in Ukraine and Iran: Western solidarity at an impasse: Iran and Ukraine are fundamentally different, but Putin's and Netanyahu's wars are similar ...
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Wars in Ukraine and Iran: Western solidarity at an impasse
Trump proposes Putin as mediator for Middle East conflict: Why the Kremlin chief is not a bad choice
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Trump proposes Putin as mediator for Middle East conflict: Why the Kremlin ...
Russian forces have reached the Dnipropetrovsk region: Russia's advance would be a significant setback for the already overstretched Ukrainian armed forces.
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Russian forces have reached the Dnipropetrovsk region
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Russian Forces Advance Into Central Ukraine Region
Russian troops reportedly entered Dnipropetrovsk, a key mining hub, complicating defense efforts amid stalled peace talks in June 2025.
Key FactsJun 08 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Units from Russia's 90th tank division reportedly crossed into Dnipropetrovsk, bordering Russian-occupied territories like Donetsk.

  • The extent of the Russian push remains uncertain, and Ukraine has not confirmed the reported incursion.

  • This move could increase pressure on Ukrainian defenses, especially around the strategically important town of Pokrovsk.

  • Dnipropetrovsk, with a pre-war population near three million, is a crucial center for mining and logistics.
Russia's role in the war between Israel and Iran: Although Iran is Russia's ally, Moscow is keeping a low profile in the Middle East war ...
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Russia's role in the war between Israel and Iran
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Western Foreign Policy: Contradictions and Calculations
Western nations engage Iran in talks on nuclear issues but exclude Russia amid ongoing war in Ukraine and rising Middle East tensions.
Key FactsJun 19 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
  • The West pursues nuclear negotiations with Iran while refusing diplomatic talks with Russia over the Ukraine conflict.

  • Russia is labeled the aggressor, whereas Iran remains an accepted interlocutor despite its controversial leadership.

  • This approach reveals inconsistent foreign policy standards applied selectively to different adversaries.

  • Conflict intensity in the Middle East is increasing, with Western countries indirectly involved in military actions.
No false hopes: Putin cannot be countered with rational politics: Putin rules like an isolated autocrat in a postmodern court, our author analyzes ...
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No false hopes: Putin cannot be countered with rational politics
Brics, trade, military: Russia and Indonesia forge partnership: Putin welcomes Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto for the first time at the St ...
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Brics, trade, military: Russia and Indonesia forge partnership
Are Iran's mullahs already packing their bags? Munz: "Could be a rendezvous for dictators in Moscow"
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Are Iran's mullahs already packing their bags? Munz:
“Always open to contact”: Putin signals willingness to talk to Chancellor Merz: Putin open to talks with Chancellor Merz despite Ukraine war. Russian government ...
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“Always open to contact”: Putin signals willingness to talk to Chancellor ...
"It would be good if...": Merz rejects Putin for mediator role in Israel: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz travels to Canada for the G7 summit ...
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Ukraine war: Putin's summer offensive looms - “deadliest of the entire war”: Temperatures are rising and with them the fear of the Russian summer offensive ...
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Ukraine war: Putin's summer offensive looms - “deadliest of the entire ...
Secret Putin daughter is said to have a new job in Paris: US President Trump makes serious accusations against Putin. He sees no reason for the airstrikes ...
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Secret Putin daughter is said to have a new job in Paris
The corks are popping in the Kremlin: Israel's war in Iran is Putin's salvation: The Middle East war is becoming a lifeline for the ailing Russian war economy: ...
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The corks are popping in the Kremlin: Israel's war in Iran is Putin's ...
Donald Trump on Russia's expulsion: "Putin was very offended": The G7 was the G8 until Russia was expelled after the Crimean invasion. That was a mistake ...
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Donald Trump on Russia's expulsion:
Middle East News: Trump's Intelligence Service Doubts Israel's Justification for Attack - | Putin Spokesperson Speaks Out
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Middle East News: Trump's Intelligence Service Doubts Israel's ...
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Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies Amid Global Diplomatic Pressure
Seven days into the conflict, 25 Israelis have died and Trump plans to decide on US military action within two weeks.
Key FactsJun 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Israel has launched extensive strikes on Iranian targets, destroying over half of Iran's missile launchers within a week.

  • Iran retaliates with missile and drone assaults on Israeli military and civilian sites, including a hospital in Beersheba.

  • The US is repositioning forces in the Middle East and weighing military involvement, with President Trump expected to decide soon.

  • Russia and China condemn the hostilities and call for diplomacy, while the UN highlights risks to civilians and healthcare facilities.
  • The escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran is putting health facilities and access to health care at risk. The reports on the attacks on health so far are appalling.
    — World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the attacks on health facilities in the conflict between Iran and Israel.
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 15:09 EU Commission presents plan to ban Russian gas imports +++
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 15:09 EU Commission presents plan to ...
“We have evidence of this”: BND chief warns of Russia's plans to attack Nato: The BND warns of Russia's plans to expand beyond Ukraine. According to intelligence ...
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“We have evidence of this”: BND chief warns of Russia's plans to attack ...
Delivery of machines: Selenskyj: 13 German companies help Moscow's arms industry: Despite sanctions, Moscow continues to import arms-related goods ...
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Delivery of machines: Selenskyj: 13 German companies help Moscow's arms ...
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ABC Ends Veteran Journalist's Tenure Over Controversy
ABC News cut ties with Terry Moran after nearly three decades due to a social media post violating company rules.
Key FactsJun 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • ABC News terminated veteran correspondent Terry Moran following a social media post deemed inappropriate by the network.

  • Moran described President Trump and a senior official as 'world-class haters,' breaching ABC's standards of objectivity.

  • Despite recent praise for his Trump interviews, the network chose not to renew his contract.

  • White House officials publicly condemned Moran's remarks and pressed ABC for accountability.
  • Moran said that Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller "is a man who is richly endowed with the capacity for hatred."Terry Moran about Stephen Miller in a post on the social media platform X.
Stegner wants negotiated peace: Masala: | "What will you do if your plan fails?": Following the publication of the "manifesto" by several SPD politicians ...
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Stegner wants negotiated peace: Masala: |
G7 summit in Canada: Trump calls Russia's exclusion from G8 “big mistake”: The US president is convinced that Putin's war against Ukraine would not have happened ...
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G7 summit in Canada: Trump calls Russia's exclusion from G8 “big mistake”
Some restaurants and servers oppose GOP's ‘no tax on tips’: The bill would eliminate federal income taxes on tips for people working in jobs that have ...
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Some restaurants and servers oppose GOP's ‘no tax on tips’
‘No Kings’ protests give badly needed spark of optimism to Democrats: Democrats have been looking for a jolt of energy since their devastating November loss of ...
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‘No Kings’ protests give badly needed spark of optimism to Democrats
Munz: | "Claim refuted": How serious is Putin's threat to Germany?: At the economic summit in St. Petersburg, Putin speaks to international press ...
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Munz: |
Why the Iran conflict is a balancing act for Putin: The Russian president has a “strategic partnership” with Iran. But he also wants to cultivate his ...
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Why the Iran conflict is a balancing act for Putin
Pistorius offers Ukraine the prospect of a further 1.9 billion euros in military aid - “No” to Taurus
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Pistorius offers Ukraine the prospect of a further 1.9 billion euros in ...
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Germany Pledges Billions More Military Aid to Ukraine
Boris Pistorius announced €1.9 billion in aid, potentially raising Germany’s total 2024 support for Ukraine to €9 billion.
Key FactsJun 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
  • Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pledged an additional €1.9 billion in military aid during a visit to Kyiv.

  • The funds aim to finance long-range missiles and investments in Ukraine’s defense industry.

  • A three-year plan for delivering the Iris-T defense system was revealed, while Taurus cruise missiles remain excluded.

  • Russia has intensified drone and rocket attacks amidst ongoing international peace efforts.
  • I can say for Germany that we entered this year with support for Ukraine of four billion euros.
    Boris Pistorius at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
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 - ...
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Comment: Putin's poisoned offer in the Middle East conflict
Against the Europeans' proposal: Trump does not want to sign G7 declaration on Israel-Iran war
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Against the Europeans' proposal: Trump does not want to sign G7 ...
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G7 Summit Faces Deep Divisions and Declining Influence
The latest summit ended without consensus as Trump’s erratic stance deepens rifts, leaving major global conflicts unresolved in 2025.
Key FactsJun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: channelnewsasia.com
  • The G7 originated 50 years ago as a coalition of leading industrial democracies to address economic crises like oil shocks and stagflation.

  • The recent meeting in Canada revealed stark disagreements, especially between the US under Trump and other members regarding Middle East and Ukraine conflicts.

  • Trump distanced himself from traditional G7 policies, rejecting the two-state solution and adopting unconventional approaches toward Russia and China.

  • The shared Western values that once united the G7 have eroded, casting doubt on the group’s future relevance and effectiveness.
  • Running a summit in these circumstances is 'like preparing the red carpet for Godzilla,' one Canadian official told the Financial Times.— A Canadian official made this remark to the Financial Times.
EU sanctions against Russia: the country has adapted to the new reality: Sanctions were intended to isolate Russia economically. But three years after the start ...
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EU sanctions against Russia: the country has adapted to the new reality
Trump creates hope and chaos: Russia's difficult balancing act with Washington: The US president makes unexpected concessions to Putin - and yet plunges the ...
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Trump creates hope and chaos: Russia's difficult balancing act with ...
Despite new challenges, Juneteenth event organizers are unbowed: Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year ...
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Despite new challenges, Juneteenth event organizers are unbowed
OpinionThe situation in the morning: What Trump means when he says “two weeks”: The Europeans try their hand at diplomacy in the Israel-Iran war, not to the delight of ...
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The situation in the morning: What Trump means when he says “two weeks”
President Selenskij: “Kiev has experienced one of the most terrible attacks”: Russia has attacked Ukraine with more than 440 drones and 32 missiles ...
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President Selenskij: “Kiev has experienced one of the most terrible ...
SPD argues over "manifesto": Pistorius harshly criticizes authors: Shortly before the party conference, prominent SPD members argue about how to deal with the ...
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SPD argues over
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SPD Members Call for New Approach to Russia Policy
Two weeks before the party congress, SPD members spark intense debate with a peace manifesto challenging current military policies.
Key FactsJun 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
  • Several SPD politicians defend a manifesto that urges moving away from rearmament and increasing cooperation with Russia despite internal criticism.

  • Ralf Stegner stresses the need for both military aid to Ukraine and diplomatic talks with Russia, acknowledging that rearmament alone is ineffective.

  • The manifesto aims to stimulate broad discussion within the SPD and address consequences from recent election defeats.

  • Reactions within the party vary, with some endorsing the paper while others reject cooperation with Russia amid the ongoing conflict.
  • You cannot militarily defeat Russia.
    Ralf Stegner, Member of the Bundestag and foreign policy expert, defends the controversial manifesto on the joint morning magazine of ARD and ZDF.
Israel attacks Iran - Russia accuses Israel of “atrocities”: Russia condemns the Israeli attack on Iran as a violation of international law ...
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Israel attacks Iran - Russia accuses Israel of “atrocities”
Vladimir Putin surrounds himself with friends: Russia's president hosts an international economic forum in his home city of Saint Petersburg ...
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Vladimir Putin surrounds himself with friends
Former BND agent: If Putin attacks us, Narva will become a place of destiny: The BND chief warns again of the risk of a Russian attack on NATO territory ...
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Former BND agent: If Putin attacks us, Narva will become a place of ...
War in Ukraine unmentioned: US Secretary of State Rubio congratulates Russia Day: On June 12, 1990, Russia declared its sovereignty and the day is a national ...
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War in Ukraine unmentioned: US Secretary of State Rubio congratulates ...
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Ukraine Condemns Russia Day Greetings Amid US Signals
Ukraine’s foreign minister calls Russia Day felicitations unwelcome as US officials discuss peace prospects weeks after Trump’s mixed signals.
Key FactsJun 12 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: politico.eu
  • Marco Rubio expressed US commitment to support the Russian people and pursue lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine.

  • The Kremlin welcomed Rubio’s message as a positive change from the previous Biden administration.

  • Since 2016, Trump has aimed to improve ties with Russia but recently questioned Moscow’s willingness for peace.

  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of deceiving Trump and urged the White House to recognize this reality.
  • Russia is simply lying to Trump.
    — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, adding that he hopes the White House recognizes that.
Father reports from Russia: Elon Musk dutifully shares Trump posts again: Was that the end of the argument? After the incredible falling out of the past few days ...
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Father reports from Russia: Elon Musk dutifully shares Trump posts again
Turning point and the Bundeswehr: Dad, what do you think of me as a soldier?: A young man tells his parents that he wants to join the Bundeswehr ...
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War Developments and Diplomatic Tensions in Ukraine Conflict
Russia continues attacks amid stalled prisoner exchanges and upcoming US-Russia diplomatic talks in Moscow.
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  • Chancellor Merz accused Russia of committing the gravest war crimes through targeted attacks on Ukrainian civilians.

  • Progress in the prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine remains slow despite an agreement reached in early June in Istanbul.

  • Russian frontline casualties are rising daily, with over a thousand soldiers killed or wounded in a single day.

  • Russia and the United States plan a diplomatic meeting in Moscow, though restoring relations remains distant.
  • I have said that Viktor is making a serious historical mistake.
    — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding Viktor Orbán's policy towards Ukraine.
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