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Ukraine in talks with U.S. over $50 billion arms deal
Diplomatic discussions concerning arms purchases from the United States are actively underway, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This announcement comes as aid packages continue to arrive from the U.S.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry representative, Heorhiy Tikhiy, spoke to the media on Tuesday, June 10, outlining Ukraine's ongoing dialogues with the United States regarding the acquisition of American weaponry. "Ukraine is actively engaging with the U.S. on acquiring American …
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Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airbases sparks questions over Kazakhstan's possible involvement
In a development reported by the independent Kazakh outlet Ulys-Media, 37-year-old Artem Timofeev, reportedly wanted in Russia, allegedly rented a warehouse in Chelyabinsk from which five trucks reportedly departed carrying drones.
These drones are said to have attacked Russian strategic aviation airports. Timofeev is believed to have traveled to Kazakhstan with his wife from Chelyabinsk to Astana, before flying to an undisclosed location. The exact timeline of their departure from Kazakhstan …
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Levada center poll: Russians view Germany as most hostile nation, favor Belarus and China as allies
Residents of Russia have identified Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, India, and North Korea as the friendliest nations, while ranking Germany, the UK, Ukraine, the US, and Poland as the most hostile, reported the Levada Center, citing a poll conducted among citizens in Russia.
For the first time in 20 years, the U.S. dropped to fourth position on the list of most "hostile" nations towards Russia. Germany, for the first time, topped this anti-ranking. The poll, conducted in May 2025, may reflect …
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Wagner Group PMC concludes Mali operations, transfers duties to Russian 'African Corps'
The Russian private military company known as the Wagner Group is halting operations across Africa. Once a primary instrument of Kremlin's global hybrid operations, the Wagner Group is now effectively ceasing to exist. The group has announced its withdrawal from Mali and, more broadly, from the African continent, report Telegram channels Razgruzka Vagnera, Prigozhin's Cap and the Russian human rights resource Gulagu.net.
Wagner has been compelled to exit Mali following the military junta's …
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European Court of Justice advisers endorse continued sanctions on Russian oligarchs
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg could issue a ruling against lifting the freeze on assets belonging to five Russian oligarchs and maintain a visa ban, marking a critical standpoint that reverberates beyond just these cases. This comes after ECJ advisers, whose opinions carry considerable weight with the court, recommended the continuation of the sanctions, according to a report by The Moscow Times.
The advisers also opined that there is no need to establish direct connections …