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“So that such strikes do not occur” – Kremlin reacts to Ukrainian drone attack: In light of Ukrainian drone attacks on St. Petersburg, the Kremlin sees its war ...
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Useful idiots? What's really behind the Kremlin's strange selection of new friends
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Steven Seagal and a ‘phantom’ Trump delegation: Putin showcases his soft power in St. Petersburg
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Kremlin announces retaliation: Ukraine reports heavy hit on Russian Baltic warship
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Key FactsUkraine Strikes Russian Warship Near St. Petersburg
Jun 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Ukrainian forces launched multiple strikes on June 3 against Russian military and energy sites, including a corvette of the Baltic Fleet in Kronstadt.
- The hit on the warship 'Boikij' sparked a large fire aboard and impacted a critical military facility near St. Petersburg.
- An oil terminal in St. Petersburg was damaged with several injuries reported, and a weapons factory plus residential buildings were hit in Tambov.
- The Kremlin uses these attacks to justify continuing the war and promises ongoing retaliatory actions.
In general, I can say that we will continue the special military operation precisely so that such strikes do not happen.— Dmitri Peskow, Kremlin spokesman, speaking to Russian news agencies
Zelenskyy addresses Putin in an open letter: "I propose a meeting": Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.
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Meeting with the Gazprom boss: The AfD's Russia mission: Europe wants to isolate Russia; an AfD delegation is instead traveling to St ...
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Paid articlePaywallKremlin aide urges Russians not to wait for sanctions to be lifted: ‘The world as it was won’t come back’
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EU collapse or Russia carve-up by 2050? Kremlin-linked VIPs ponder future at St Petersburg business forum (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,561)
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Kyiv on constant alert: Mutual attacks between Russia and Ukraine: Russia has launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv. Ukraine responded with attacks ...
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Russia May Cancel Victory Day Parades Over Ukraine Strike Fears: Even an air raid alert over Red Square could turn the Kremlin’s most politically important ...
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Russian Navy Day parade cancelled for ‘security reasons’: Russian President Vladimir Putin did not show up in person for the first time. Read more at ...
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Key FactsRussian Navy Parade Cancelled Amid Security Concerns
Jul 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- The annual naval parade in Saint Petersburg planned for the last Sunday of July was cancelled due to unspecified security concerns.
- President Putin praised the courage of Russian sailors involved in the Ukraine conflict and highlighted ongoing naval exercises named 'July Storm'.
- These drills include more than 150 ships and 15,000 personnel operating across multiple seas and oceans to safeguard national interests.
- Approximately 100 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight, with at least ten intercepted near Saint Petersburg, causing one civilian injury.
Our main task is to ensure Russia’s security and firmly protect the sovereignty and national interests.— Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking in Saint Petersburg.
Ukraine war latest: Moscow cancels Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg as nearly 100 drones reportedly downed across western Russia
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Key FactsRussia’s Naval Events Muted Amid Drone Attacks
Jul 27, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rferl.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rferl.org
- Russia canceled its naval parade in St. Petersburg due to security issues and intercepted multiple drones near the city.
- Russian forces reported shooting down 78 of 83 attack drones or decoys launched overnight over Ukraine.
- President Putin pledged to enhance naval strike capabilities and increase warship production after concluding a naval exercise.
- Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine showed no progress, with the US warning of sanctions if no deal is reached by early September.
The precision of our drones, the daily nature of Ukraine’s responses — are some of the arguments that will surely bring peace closer.— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the response of Ukraine to Russian strikes.
Russia scales down celebrations honoring its navy as Ukraine launches more drone attacks | Africanews
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Ukrainian drone strikes force Moscow to cancel Navy Day parade: The annual parade in St. Petersburg was called off due to “security reasons,” the Kremlin said.
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Drone threat reportedly causes mass flight delays in Russia's Moscow, St. Petersburg airports
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How Russian state media is tearing down Prigozhin’s reputation as a ‘man of the people’
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Key FactsWeaknesses Impacting Putin After the Wagner Mutiny
Jul 8, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance
- According to analysts, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears weakened despite defusing the immediate threat during the Wagner mutiny.
- Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko stated on Thursday that Prigozhin is in Russia and not in Belarusian exile as required by the agreement.
- The threat from Wagner extends beyond the military aspect.
- Kirill Shamiev of the European Council on Foreign Relations noted, "Prigozhin bypassed Russian military, police, and FSB bases with no attempts by those units to stop him."
Yevgeny Prigozhin: From Putin's chef to Wagner founder: Yevgeny Prigozhin ran hot dog stalls after his release from prison. Now he leads the Wagner group.
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