Last night, our long-range sanctions targeted the occupiers’ military logistics, oil industry, and air defense. All of this is a just response to Russia’s brutal attacks against our people. I thank the warriors of the Security Service of Ukraine, the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, and the Special Operations Forces for their successful work at a distance of about 300 kilometers from the frontline.
Facilities on both sides of the Crimean Bridge were hit: maritime logistics used to transport oil in the Krasnodar region and an oil depot in temporarily occupied Kerch. In addition, military logistics facilities were successfully struck, along with four radar stations belonging to S-400 systems and two Pantsir systems.
I am grateful to all our warriors for their precision and professionalism. Russia understands only strength, and our long-range strength is certainly working for peace. Glory to Ukraine!
👀🦅 Today, new modernized drones were used, which can cover a distance of up to 3,000 km. They were the ones that attacked the Tyumen refinery, — Zelensky
Our long-range sanctions have reached Russia’s Tyumen region – another oil-processing facility, over 2,000 kilometers from our state border. An effective strike.
The job was carried out by the new, upgraded FP drones that can now reach targets at distances of 3,000 kilometers. I am grateful to the Fire Point engineers.
Our mid-range strikes against military targets in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine are also ongoing and having a real impact on Russian military logistics.
Zelensky tells the Belarusian dictator that he has one week to remove the missile guidance systems that he allows Russia to use for targeting Ukrainian cities or "we will remove them ourselves".
Italian PM Meloni to Trump:
So, certain things deserve an immediate response.
Donald Trump's statements are completely fabricated. I am frankly appalled. I don't know why the President of the United States behaves this way towards his allies; after all, it's not the first time it's happened.
I can only say it's a pity that he doesn't show the same determination with the enemies of the West, with the enemies of the United States, with leaders towards whom he instead proves to be much more accommodating.
But he must remember one thing: Italy and I never beg.
Le gravi e offensive parole del Presidente Trump nei confronti del Presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni offendono tutta l’Italia. Per questo motivo ho deciso di annullare la mia visita negli Stati Uniti prevista per i prossimi 21 e 22 giugno.
There’s no doubt that Putin fears the return of his army home. That is why he is so afraid of the war ending without victory. And there will be no victory. He is physically afraid of his own army. That is why, if there is no ceasefire backed by specific security guarantees, he will return to war. And this time, others may be the ones under attack.
Today, Ukraine is de facto the second army of NATO – one that is not inferior to the second army in the world. And that is why NATO needs us – specifically us – de jure. This is already a fact recognized by all leaders. Putin will remain in the Kremlin until his death, and he has one goal: the restoration of the Soviet Union. Without Ukraine, this is impossible, and that is why things are so difficult for us.
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Le gravi e offensive parole del Presidente Trump nei confronti del Presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni offendono tutta l’Italia. Per questo motivo ho deciso di annullare la mia visita negli Stati Uniti prevista per i prossimi 21 e 22 giugno.
Europe will build its own anti–ballistic capabilities – this is an urgent issue. Ukraine is not giving up, so we will definitely see this through. This is our initiative, which we’re carrying out together with partners. Putin wants to see everything in our country go up in flames, and he’s a madman – our partners can sense that. Ukraine is ready for negotiations with him despite all this.
But Europe must throw its full weight behind this effort so that we have a strong position. It must throw its full weight behind sanctions – with no exceptions. Behind confiscation – with no exceptions. And behind funding Ukraine.
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🇺🇸🇮🇹 Trump sparks new diplomatic scandal: Italy cancels minister's visit to US after insult to Malone
🗣️Trump on Meloni:
💬She begged me to take a picture with her. She wanted a picture with me so badly. I wouldn’t do it, but I felt sorry for her.
The Italian Prime Minister immediately reacted by publishing a video message on her Instagram page, where she called Trump’s words completely fabricated, and expressed regret that the US President does not have the same determination against the enemies of the West:
💬I and Italy never beg anyone.
Later, “in response to Trump’s offensive statements,” the Italian government took radical diplomatic steps, officially canceling Foreign Minister visit to Miami, scheduled for next week.
It is worth noting that the entire Italian political scene, including the opposition, supported the Prime Minister.
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