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🇮🇷 Iranian military leadership has declared readiness for more extensive actions in the event of a new round of confrontation with the US.

Hossein Rezai, military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, noted that in the event of an escalation, Tehran could strike US military facilities that have not previously been targets of attacks.

Source: CNN

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🇺🇦 Zelensky:

Unfortunately, the Russian side has once again chosen war — everyone heard today's response. It was a weak response. He simply does not want to end the war.

I think this response disappointed many people around the world. He does not want to change anything and does not want to admit that this war is liked only by him and those who profit from it — they were all smiling broadly today.

That means Russia must have less money, and pressure on Russia must increase. I thank everyone who helps us. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine and wants real peace.

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🇷🇺 Putin claims:

We have equal relations with our Chinese partners.

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CENTCOM Denies Iran’s Claim of Firing Warning Shots

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has denied Iran’s claim that its forces fired warning shots toward US vessels in the Gulf of Oman. According to a statement posted on CENTCOM’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the military command emphasized that such actions would constitute a severe breach of the established truce.

"Iranian forces did not attack or open fire on US Navy ships. Such actions would be a gross violation of the ceasefire. US forces continue to operate freely in regional waters while fully enforcing the ongoing blockade against Iran," - the statement read.

Earlier, the Iranian Navy claimed it had fired warning shots at US destroyers in the Gulf of Oman.

#CENTCOM #Iran #USNavy #Geopolitics #Pentagon #Blockade

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🇷🇺From Dmitry Medvedev:

"The bastard doctor Ursula called the explosion of a naval drone in Constanta a 'direct consequence of Russia's war.' We await the thermonuclear idiot's conclusion that the upcoming explosion of the EU headquarters in Brussels by the Ukronazis will also be the result of Kremlin aggression.

P.S. This is not a hint!"

#Medvedev #Ursula #Drone #Explosion #News #Russia #EU

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🤔Albanian PM Edi Rama on when Albania will join the EU:

“There are three things you can't predict: God, sex and the EU.”

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🇷🇺🇺🇦"Putin will assess Zelenskyy's letter, it is worth waiting for it," - Peskov said.

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Russia and Ukraine Conduct Prisoner Exchange

Russia and Ukraine have conducted a prisoner exchange under a "185 for 185" formula. According to RBC, the announcement was made by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The previous prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine took place on May 15, 2026. At that time, with the mediation of the United Arab Emirates, the sides exchanged 205 servicemen each.

#POWswap #News #Russia #Ukraine #War

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‼Azerbaijan’s Media Development Agency has rejected CNN’s report alleging that Israel used Azerbaijani territory during its conflict with Iran, calling the claims unfounded and based on fabricated sources. Officials described the publication as a serious case of information manipulation.

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The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the grain carriers in the Sea of Azov were attacked by Ukrainian drones.

Azerbaijani citizens were on board the vessels. The attack resulted in casualties and injuries among the Azerbaijani sailors. The cargo ships "Natra" and "Zircon" were en route from Turkey to the port of Rostov-on-Don under the flags of Belize and Palau.

The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that assistance was provided to the affected sailors by a passing Russian vessel and a border detachment of the Russian FSB.

"We express our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. We wish a speedy recovery to the injured,"
the statement reads.

#AzovSea #DroneStrike #BreakingNews #Russia #Azerbaijan #Ukraine

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🇦🇿 WATCH: Aftermath of Ukrainian drone strike that killed five Azerbaijani sailors on a ship in Azov Sea overnight.

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Video from the struck vessel where Azerbaijani citizens were killed

#AzovSea #UAVAttack #Azerbaijan #ShipAttack #BreakingNews

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French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Friday that an open letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Russian President Vladimir Putin could lead to progress in resolving the Ukrainian conflict.

"I think this is a good initiative, and it is good that negotiations can resume," Macron told reporters in Montenegro. "I would like to see progress. I would like to see President Zelenskyy make headway (towards a settlement) with President Putin,"
the French leader added.

He recalled that France "has always supported the idea of direct talks."

#Macron #Zelenskyy #Putin #France #Ukraine #Russia #Montenegro

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NEW: Passengers evacuated from a Pegasus Airlines Airbus A320neo at Ankara Esenboga International Airport after a portable powerbank belonging to a passenger began emitting smoke.

#Ankara #Pegasus #Airbus #Evacuation #Powerbank #Aviation #Flight #Airport #Turkey #News

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While some are not willing to stand up to Vladimir Putin, Congress must" — Nancy Pelosi calling for the US to confront Russia by any means necessary.

For those wondering — yes, this old hag is still alive. She must be 147 years old by now.

#NancyPelosi #USCongress #USPolitics #Russia #Ukraine #Putin #Geopolitics #Washington #BreakingNews #USNews

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Video from the struck vessel where Azerbaijani citizens were killed

#AzovSea #UAVAttack #Azerbaijan #ShipAttack #BreakingNews

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Peskov: US stance on Ukraine is contradictory but Trump seeks resolution

The US position on resolving the conflict in Ukraine is highly contradictory, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated in an interview with Izvestia.

On one hand, Washington's stance is consistent with Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent remarks confirming exclusive support and weapon supplies for Ukraine. On the other hand, Peskov noted that concrete actions reveal a sincere desire by President Donald Trump and certain team members to help resolve the conflict.

Additionally, Peskov commented on Armenia's foreign policy, stating that its current leadership has artificially forced the country into a choice between Europe and the EAEU, though EAEU membership remains far more beneficial for Armenia.

#Peskov #Trump #MarcoRubio #UkraineConflict #USForeignPolicy #Armenia #EAEU #Geopolitics

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Both US operations — in Venezuela and against Iran — are about controlling global energy markets, Lavrov told RT

#Lavrov #USPolitics #EnergyMarkets #Venezuela #Iran #Geopolitics

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‼️NEW: Footage shows naval drone explosion at Romania's Constanța port today