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Peskov: Russia to continue its military operation in Ukraine
In the wake of negotiations in Istanbul, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia's commitment to continuing its military campaign against Ukraine until its objectives are met. Peskov explained to Russian media that political-diplomatic avenues for resolving the conflict are currently unfeasible.
"Discussions regarding a Ukrainian settlement cannot take place in the public domain; they must occur in a 'mode of silence'," Peskov emphasized.
Notably, Ukrainian First …
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Russian advance in Sumy region falters amid intense Ukrainian resistance
Russian forces continued their advance in one section of the front in Ukraine's Sumy region, with the largest advance near the village of Yablunivka, approximately 25 km from Sumy. According to monitoring service DeepState, Russian troops advanced narrowly towards the main road to Sumy, west of Yunakivka.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that in the North Slobozhansky and Kursk directions, Ukrainian defense forces repelled 38 Russian assault actions in the past 24 …
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Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu visits North Korea for high-stakes talks
In a strategic move directed by President Vladimir Putin, Sergey Shoigu, the Secretary of Russia's Security Council, touched down in North Korea on Tuesday, June 17. According to the Russian state agency Interfax, Shoigu is set to conduct negotiations with the North Korean leadership, including Kim Jong Un. The dialogue, which stems from an understanding forged during a previous visit on June 4, will pursue the goals outlined in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement signed on June 19 …
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Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister predicts imminent collapse of Russia
Volodymyr Ohryzko, Ukraine's former Foreign Minister, has expressed a stark view regarding the future of Russia, suggesting that the nation is nearing the final chapter of its existence. In a candid discussion, he emphasized that the collapse of Russia can occur spontaneously, regardless of Western influence, due to existing internal factors.
During an appearance on the Espreso TV channel, where Ohryzko boldly stated, "Russia has reached the final line of its development. It will not hold …
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Hungary and Slovakia challenge EU's plan to phase out Russian energy imports
In a high-stakes meeting of EU energy ministers, Hungary and Slovakia threw a wrench into the European Commission's (EC) plan to phase out Russian oil, gas, and nuclear fuel. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced this development during a press briefing streamed live on Facebook.
Szijjártó dubbed the proposed strategy the "von der Leyen–Zelensky plan," emphasizing that it jeopardizes Hungary's energy supply. He warned it could halt electricity exports to Ukraine, which receives …
