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“It is raining oil” in Moscow as drone strike on refinery sends tank lid flying – Ukrainian attack described as largest on Russian capital in years (video)
Local authorities describe the largest drone attack Moscow has faced in years, with damage to homes and shopping centers and airports shut down, as the city’s largest refinery is hit for the second time in a week
Zelensky: Very positive discussion with US envoys on ending the war
The Ukrainian president thanked the US for its attitude towards Ukrainian positions and spoke of intensifying diplomatic efforts in the coming weeks.
Kyiv: Ukrainian sea drone that exploded in the port of Constanta was “blinded” by Russian jamming
The Ukrainian Navy informed the Romanian authorities so they could take measures to ensure civilian safety. An alert was issued along the Romanian coastline, with more than 1,100 people evacuated. Moscow pointed accusations at Kyiv
“If Ukraine says ‘yes’ to the compromise we agreed with Trump in Alaska, the war will end quickly,” says Putin
Speaking to Western journalists, the Russian president claimed that his forces are advancing across the entire front line and that Kyiv is facing a major manpower problem due to combat losses and desertions
What lies behind the Kremlin’s facade of strength: Putin’s dilemma and the cracks in the war narrative
Putin is escalating operations in Ukraine, but Moscow’s fatigue is becoming increasingly visible—and it may prove to be his greatest enemy. Beneath the surface, a new question is emerging: how long can Russia sustain a war with no clear end in sight?
Romania declares the Russian consul in Constanța persona non grata after a Russian drone crashed in Romania — consulate to close
“Russia bears full responsibility for the incident,” said the Romanian president after an emergency meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defense — Moscow warned of retaliation — A second drone also entered Romanian airspace
Russia escalates pressure on Armenia ahead of June elections, bans imports of fruits and vegetables
The decision was taken in response to an increasing number of violations in the supply of Armenian fruits and vegetables to Russia, according to Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia’s phytosanitary safety watchdog
