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EU leaves Russia off money laundering blacklist

Russia is not included in the European Commission’s (EC) updated list of high-risk jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes, according to its June 10 press release.

12 June 2025, 07:36 AM

EU sanctions plan could stop Putin’s war machine — U.S. Republican Senator Graham

U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham voiced support for the European Commission’s proposed new sanctions against Russia, he wrote on X on June 11.

11 June 2025, 11:49 AM

Russia aids North Korea in producing Shahed strike drones – spy chief Budanov

Russia is providing technology and expertise to help North Korea manufacture long-range Shahed kamikaze drones and enhance the accuracy of its KN-23 ballistic missiles, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov told The War Zone in an interview published on June 9.

10 June 2025, 02:18 PM

Over 40% of Ukrainians open to recognizing Russia’s de facto control over occupied lands

43% of Ukrainians are open to discussing de facto recognition of Russia’s control over occupied territories, though 68% oppose official recognition, a Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) survey presented on June 10 found.

10 June 2025, 12:50 PM

Satellite images show North Korean damaged destroyer near Russian border

North Korea has relocated a newly launched but damaged destroyer to a port near the Russian border, possibly indicating Moscow's assistance in repairs, CNN reported on June 9.

9 June 2025, 02:45 PM

Explosion hits railway tracks in Voronezh Oblast, Russia

An explosion occurred on the railway tracks in the Voronezh Oblast of Russia, with the blast at the 725-kilometer mark of the Yevdakovo-Saguna section, the Baza Telegram channel reported on June 5.

5 June 2025, 03:39 PM

ISW: Kremlin talks peace but demands surrender

Russian officials have publicly admitted that Moscow’s true goal is the total destruction of Ukraine, signaling that the Kremlin remains uninterested in good-faith peace negotiations, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in their June 3 assessment.

4 June 2025, 12:00 PM

Russian cluster munition strike kills three, injures 16 in Sumy

A Russian strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least three people and injured 16 others on the morning of June 3, according to the State Emergency Service (SES) and local authorities.

3 June 2025, 10:45 AM

Russian propagandists accuse NATO of masterminding Ukraine’s Cobweb drone strike

Russian propagandists are attempting to convince the population of the aggressor state that NATO was behind Ukraine’s Operation Cobweb, which reportedly damaged 41 strategic bombers at Russian airbases, the head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD), Andriy Kovalenko, said on June 3.

3 June 2025, 10:25 AM

Germany’s Baerbock elected U.N. Assembly head despite Russia’s protest

Germany’s former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was elected president of the United Nations General Assembly on June 2, winning broad support with 167 votes out of 193, Euronews reported.

2 June 2025, 07:03 PM

Ben Hodges: ‘Crimea is essential for Ukraine’s sovereignty and future prosperity’

Russia will never agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine without real economic pressure, primarily from Europe, retired U.S. Army Europe commander General Ben Hodges said in an interview with journalist Vasyl Pekhno on Radio NV.

28 May 2025, 11:32 AM

Trump announces large-scale prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia

A major prisoner exchange has just been completed between Russia and Ukraine, US President Donald Trump wrote in Truth Social on May 23.

23 May 2025, 01:57 PM

Trump says Russian buildup near Finland, Norway poses no threat

U.S. President Donald Trump said during a White House press exchange on May 19 that he is not concerned about Russia’s military buildup near Finland and Norway, claiming both countries are “totally safe.”

21 May 2025, 01:16 PM

Russian Su-35 violates Estonian airspace amid shadow fleet tanker clash

A Russian Su-35 fighter jet violated Estonian airspace for nearly one minute on May 13, as the Estonian navy attempted to stop the Russia-bound Jaguar tanker, part of Moscow’s shadow fleet, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has said, according to Reuters.

15 May 2025, 07:05 PM

Massive fires engulf Russian regions, Buryatia declares emergency

Massive wildfires swept through Russia’s Amur Oblast and Republic of Buryatia, with flames nearing a major Amur highway and prompting Buryatia to declare a state of emergency, Russian Telegram channels reported on May 13, citing Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations.

13 May 2025, 02:50 PM

Slovak opposition slams Fico’s visit to Moscow

Slovakia’s opposition has denounced Prime Minister Robert Fico’s visit to Moscow as a “disgrace” and a “betrayal” of national interests, the Slovak outlet Noviny reported on May 9.

9 May 2025, 05:02 PM

UK Prime Minister Starmer announces largest sanctions package against Russia

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the largest sanctions package to date targeting Russia, the aggressor state. In a post on X, Starmer said the threat Russia poses to Britain’s national security must not be underestimated.

9 May 2025, 03:16 PM

Estonia bans flights to Russia for May 9 parade, warns EU against supporting Kremlin propaganda

Estonia has barred the use of its airspace for any flights heading to Moscow for Russia’s May 9 Victory Day parade, the country’s Foreign Ministry announced on May 7.

7 May 2025, 07:07 PM

Even China pulls back: One of its biggest companies shuts profitable Russian mine

In Russia’s Republic of Tuva, one of the region’s largest mining businesses — the Kyzyl-Tashtygsky Mining and Processing Plant, operated by Lunsin LLC — is facing closure. The facility is owned by China’s Zijin Mining Group, one of the largest companies in the People’s Republic, The Moscow Times reported on May 7.

7 May 2025, 06:06 PM

Russia’s oil and gas revenues fall sharply year-on-year in April

Russia’s oil and gas revenues fell 12% year-on-year in April 2025, dropping from 1.23 trillion to 1.09 trillion rubles (from $13.3 billion to $11.8 billion), The Moscow Times reported on May 7.

7 May 2025, 03:47 PM

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