Last time that a CIA Director made an unannounced, surprise visit to Moscow was in late 2021, when Director Burns traveled there to warn Russian leadership against launching an invasion of Ukraine. This entire trip is slightly concerning and a bit ominous all things considered.
A U.S. Air Force C-17A "Globemaster III", operating under callsign RCH4555, has landed at Vnukovo Airport in Moscow, marking the first publicly observed U.S. Air Force C-17 arrival in Russia since May 2020, when a C-17 delivered ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The aircraft arrived in Moscow from Riga, Latvia, after having flown to Riga from Joint Base Andrews near Washington, D.C., on August 23.
Flight tracking data indicates the mission is likely connected to an upcoming trip by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, although that remains unconfirmed. The C-17 is frequently used to preposition personnel, vehicles and equipment ahead of senior-level travel, but it can also serve as transportation for the Secretary of War on sensitive or unannounced missions.
За москвичами начали следить рекламные плакаты.
В Москве появилась новая форма рекламный конструкций: видеоплакаты, официально называющиеся «цифровой конструкцией».
Как выяснилось, в их рамку сверху встроены видеокамеры.
The series “Dvizhukha” (Season 2: Ozon). Trailer for Episode 2: Orenburg
The scenario from last season seems to be repeating itself: after an attack on a smaller warehouse, an attempt was made the following day to strike Koledino, Wildberries’ main warehouse.
Fortunately, this season most of the largest warehouses are located outside Moscow Oblast.
If Putin wants war so badly that he has now resorted to yet another political manipulation with his sham elections, to the point that he was afraid to allow even a single party that said at least something about the need for peace on the ballot – and removed the Yabloko party – then his priorities are crystal clear.
Putin’s plan is not particularly complicated. He wants to create the impression that Russians support the war – every party still permitted to run is against peace. And then, after the so-called elections, he plans an additional rapid mobilization of several hundred thousand Russians by the end of the year, plus just as many more next year. This will be on top of the recruitment they are trying to carry out through contract enlistment.
Ukrainian company SkyFall unveiled a new middle-strike drone with a range of up to 600 km and a 40 to 50 kg payload. The system is already in serial production and has confirmed combat use, according to the manufacturer. SkyFall said it expects production to reach up to 1,000 drones per month by the end of 2026. The drone's official name and additional details will be announced later. #Ukraine
Footage shows an FP-5 cruise missile flying at very low altitude. One notable aspect is its apparent speed, which appears much lower than the claimed 850-900 km/h. However, the exact date, location, flight profile and conditions under which the footage was recorded remain unknown. #Ukraine
Ukrainian forces are using balloons to transport kamikaze drones over long distances, then launching the drones toward their targets after delivery. #Ukraine
On the first full day of the new PM's term, the RAF is conducting its first deep signal reconnaissance mission into the Black Sea in months, flying just off the coast of Russian-occupied Crimea.
Liutyi and FP-1 are hitting their targets at the Moscow Refinery. Historical footage. Ukrainian long-distance trucking sanctions in action.
The refinery, a sponsor of the war, is running out of steam.
The Russians continue to install air defense systems on residential buildings, and then complain about the consequences. With such a flawed air defense system, which very often misses its target, the consequences could be fatal.
Especially against the backdrop that there hasn't been a single air raid siren in Moscow yet.
🔥 Spectacular footage of a strike drone flying against the backdrop of a burning Moscow as it pushes through air defenses to deliver another hit on the Moscow Oil Refinery.
❗️Russia is set to import gasoline by sea this month as fuel shortages widen after months of drone attacks on refineries, pipelines and fuel storage facilities, Reuters reported. A rare cargo from Asia is expected via a western port in June. Russia has also banned gasoline exports by producers until the end of July, while shortages have been officially confirmed in Russian-held Crimea and two Siberian regions. #Russia
I thank all friends of Ukraine and everyone who helps us obtain important information and supports Ukrainian intelligence operations. Our intelligence agencies reported on the results of their work to assess the internal situation in Russia and obtain documents that end up on the Russian leader’s desk. We understand that Putin rarely receives information that is entirely truthful and unvarnished. But even what he sees in the documents that reach him still allows conclusions to be drawn.
In particular, the so-called “projected indicators” of Russians’ dissatisfaction with Putin will continue to rise steadily, and he is already being conditioned to accept the idea that this growing dissatisfaction cannot be stopped and that this indicator “will not plateau” by September, when parliamentary elections are scheduled in Russia.
As for the level of support for Russia’s ruling party, a steady downward trend is being recorded, which means significantly greater electoral fraud will be needed. They are also reporting a substantial rise in protest sentiment in Russian regions. We believe these reports also do not yet take into account the potential events of June, July, and August, which are bound to further affect the situation in Russia.
The entirely justified pressure on Russia over this war will continue and intensify – and it won’t be just our pressure. So by September, Putin will be facing significantly worse indicators. Unfortunately, to all the public and non-public peace proposals we have made, the only response has been words about continuing his war.
The internal situation in Russia should convince him of the opposite: that peace is needed. Ukraine is proposing to negotiate a dignified peace. Obviously, the trends will not change, and over time this may mean that an agreement will have to be reached with someone else from Russia – someone who will not shut themselves off from reality. Glory to Ukraine!
Ground-level BDA of Ukrainian strikes with domestic-produced FP-5 Flamingo long-range cruise missiles on the VNIIR-Progress plant located in the Russian city of Cheboksary, Republic of Chuvashia.
VNIIR-Progress is a leading Russian developer, manufacturer, and supplier of relay protection and automation systems; automated process control systems (APCS); electronic modules; and electrical and radio-electronic products.
One of its main products is the jamming-resistant "Kometa" navigation module for Shahed/Geran-type long-range OWA UAVs, as well as cruise and ballistic missiles.
The strikes took place in the morning of June 10, 2026.
We continue to apply Ukrainian long-range sanctions against Russian military facilities and the oil industry. In particular, last night Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingos struck a military plant in Cheboksary that supplies the occupier’s army with components for drones and missiles. I thank the Armed Forces of Ukraine for their precision! The Kuibyshev oil refinery in the Samara region was also hit last night. The distance from the frontline is more than 900 kilometers. I am grateful to the warriors of the Special Operations Forces, the Unmanned Systems Forces, and the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. The entirely just responses of the Security Service of Ukraine also reached two oil infrastructure facilities in the Vladimir region, at a distance of 700 kilometers. I thank everyone who fights and works for Ukraine!