Moldovan PM warns Russia could deploy 10,000 troops to Transnistria

Moscow aims to deploy 10,000 troops in the self-proclaimed Transnistria region, which borders Ukraine’s Odessa Oblast, by establishing a pro-Russian government in Moldova, Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean told the Financial Times.

According to Recean, Russia is meddling in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Moldova scheduled for September, hoping that a friendlier government will permit a larger Russian military presence in Transnistria. He stated that Moscow is making “tremendous …


Turkish Foreign Minister confirms future Zelensky-Putin meeting

The Turkish Foreign Minister announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin will eventually have to face each other at the negotiation table. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan revealed that both Ukrainian and Russian delegations have reached an understanding for another round of talks, although a specific date has not yet been set. According to Fidan, the war in Ukraine has taken on a global dimension as other nations align with either Ukraine or …


Ukraine claims successful strike on Crimean Bridge, Russia denies damage

Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian Federation's President, confirmed that Ukraine's Security Service indeed struck the Crimea Bridge. However, Peskov assured that the illegally structure remains unharmed and operational. Describing the bridge as civilian infrastructure, he stated that Ukrainian forces targeted it, reports the Russian news agency RIA Novosti.

Addressing media on June 4, Peskov mentioned explosions near the bridge's pillars a day and a half prior, suggesting the "Kyiv …


Poland's military support to Ukraine nears €5 billion

In a critical moment, Poland stepped up with key military assistance for Ukraine, although it might not top the donor list. Warsaw calculates it has already extended nearly €5 billion in aid, as disclosed by the head of the National Security Bureau of Poland, Dariusz Lukowski, in an interview with Rzeczpospolita.

“Our estimates indicate that we have provided support to Ukraine, including military aid, amounting to almost 5 billion euros,” Lukowski highlighted.

While Lukowski admitted that …


Massive fire erupts at Yaroslavl’s Avtodiesel plant: key Russian manufacturer of military engines

In the early hours of June 4, a significant fire broke out at the Avtodiesel (YAMZ) engine plant in Yaroslavl, where diesel engines are produced, including those for the intercontinental RS-12M "Topol" and RS-24 "Yars" systems.

According to official reports, the blaze started in one of the production bays during testing of a 12-cylinder engine. The emergency call was received by the regional branch of the Ministry of Emergency Situations at 2:03 a.m. By 3:17 a.m., the fire had engulfed an area …