Russia Accuses Netherlands of Fabricating Threats, Claims No Evidence for Hacker Accusations

Russia says Netherlands provides no evidence to go along with hacker accusations

"The Hague's goal is to fabricate another ridiculous reason to intimidate Europe with an imaginary Russian threat," Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said

Russian troops in Krasny Liman come across Colombian mercenaries fighting for Ukraine

The commander of a motorized rifle battalion reported that Ukrainian forces in Krasny Liman are not attempting any counterattacks but are putting up sporadic resistance while hiding in basements

NATO cannot agree on terms of assistance to Kiev over Italy's position — paper

Initially the text was supposed to mention the continuation of assistance in 2027 "at least at a comparable level," but Italy opposed the prolongation

More than 6,000 people rescued after earthquake in Venezuela

Chairman of the National Assembly Jorge Rodrigue said that 80,870 families were helped

Foreign national detained in Monaco over investigation into attack on businessman

The individual was later released, and no charges have been announced

Protection against UAV attacks, AI use: statements by Russia’s defense chief

Andrey Belousov said that Russia is actively introducing artificial intelligence systems in its air defenses and the results will be seen by November

Zelensky’s 'pantheon of heroes' move will cost Ukraine — former Polish PM

Mateusz Morawiecki clarified that "the cult of the UPA" did not strengthen Ukraine, but rather, it weakened its authority, complicated relations with allies, and distanced Ukraine from Western integration

Press review: US-Iran truce strains and EU struggles on new Russia sanctions

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, July 1st

Artillery from 810th Brigade destroy 10 Ukrainian UAV centers in Sumy Region in one week

The enemy's ability to coordinate drone operations in this sector of the front has been effectively neutralized

Russia to open diplomatic missions in Gambia, Liberia, Togo, Union of Comoros — Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister added that a new department for partnership with Africa was established

Russia receives no reaction from UN regarding Ukrainian army’s strike on Starobelsk — MFA

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov emphasized that all letters from the Secretary-General have been very disappointing as they contained no substantive answers

Lukashenko off on official visit to Indonesia — Pool of First

The president of Belarus will meet with Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto in a narrow and expanded format

Euroclear files lawsuit against Bank of Russia to block 18.2 trln ruble recovery — Echo

On May 26, the Moscow Arbitration Court granted the central bank's motion to enforce the ruling in its lawsuit against Euroclear

EU cannot be allowed at negotiating table on Ukraine — senior Russian senator

At the same time, Konstantin Kosachev noted that dialogue with individual EU leaders is possible, but it should not take the form of a "formal negotiation process"

Czech government party wants to strip Zelensky of country's highest order

Lower house of parliament deputy Jindrich Rejchl, who put forward the initiative, said he was inspired by Poland’s example.

Russian Federation Council considers Zelensky’s threats against Belarus serious

According to Konstantin Kosachev, Zelensky's words should be taken seriously because he is "an irrational and unpredictable man", obsessed with a thirst for power

Investigators assume Ukrainian security service behind Monaco blast — Le Figaro

The attack looks more like a 'warning' than a premeditated murder attempt, the newspaper said

Control over Malinovka enables Russian Armed Forces to advance on Kramatorsk — expert

Following the liberation of Malinovka, significant, broad operational vistas are opening up, Andrey Marochko noted

France supports terrorists to further its interests — Russian Security Council

Alexander Venediktov also noted that "Ukraine is actively involved in this, including on the African continent"

Closure of railway border crossings with EU not affecting national economy — lawmaker

Leonid Liminchuk, Chairman of the Committee on Economic and Industrial Policy, Energy, Housing and Utilities of the Legislative Assembly of the Republic of Karelia, called this a technical issue

Russian diplomat reveals what EU can do to bring relations back on good track

Brussels and other European capitals must end all unfriendly actions against Russia, Maria Zakharova said

Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted roughly 460 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed four enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Transfer of Kiev’s military firms to West turns inhabitants into 'human shield' — diplomat

Yulia Zhdanova added that the international program Build with Ukraine, which forms a shared Ukrainian-NATO production network, is one of the most cynical and dangerous adventures related to the participation of NATO countries in the conflict

EU is arming Moldova to spark war with Transnistria — State Duma member

Alyona Arshinova said that Moldovan President Maia Sandu and her European allies seem intent on seizing Transnistrian industry and covering all the costs of such a conflict

Russian troops liberate three communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass

Russia’s Battlegroup South inflicted more than 175 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed two enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

Oman proposes Strait of Hormuz fee plan to US — newspaper

According to the report, Iran and Oman are moving forward with plans to collect payment for ships transiting the strait, despite public US objections

Moscow says Chisinau prevents withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria

The Moldovan authorities are trying to shift the blame from their sick head to the healthy one, Maria Zakharova said

NATO’s 2027 summit in Albania could be nixed over defense, Trump worries — Reuters

According to the agency's sources, there is no mention of the date and venue of the 2027 summit in the documents pertaining to the Ankara meeting

Prisoner exchange issue to be discussed during ICRC president's meetings in Moscow — MFA

Sergey Lavrov said the issue will also be addressed during the ICRC president’s meetings at the Russian Defense Ministry, as well as with Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova and Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova

Europe to take more responsibility for itself, Ukraine in 'NATO 3.0' — Rutte

The secretary general said the alliance will be "a stronger European-led NATO"

NATO chief says US flew 5,000 sorties from bases in Europe during operation against Iran

This confirms that Europe remains a key military ally of Washington, Mark Rutte said

Republican convention ahead of US congressional election to be held in Dallas in September

The US leader indicated that the convention will aim to draw attention to measures taken by his administration, including those in the socio-economic sphere

Iran exports over 40 mln barrels of oil after US blockade lifted — parliament speaker

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf recalled that passage through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz was opened to the Islamic republic’s commercial vessels and oil tankers

Russia says Kiev, at West’s behest, tries to draw its closest allies into conflict

Maria Zakharova noted that Ukraine does not seek peace, and the West has set Vladimir Zelensky the task of continuing the escalation

Envoy says Zelensky informed of presidential bid intention

The media outlet reported that Zelensky was prepared to offer Zaluzhny positions in the government if he agreed not to run, but the former commander-in-chief said he could not do so because many Ukrainians had placed their hopes in him

IN BRIEF: Putin’s key statements on proposal to limit combat zone, special op progress

The Russian president said that Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s infrastructure do not affect the situation at the front or the position along the line of engagement

Kiev's sponsors refuse to respond to deaths of children in Russia in airstrikes — MP

Roza Chemeris' comments came in response to the overnight strike by Ukrainian forces that resulted in the death of a six-month-old baby in Yegoryevsk, near Moscow

Kiev to persist with Western assassination attempts against Ukrainian oligarchs — expert

According to Vladimir Karasev, while Kiev carries out assassination attempts against current or former Ukrainian citizens, the leaders of European countries will look the other way

Terrorist attack in Monaco was likely caused by criminal strife in Kiev — expert

It seems highly probable that this attack was a result of settling scores between tightly knit criminal groups vying for influence over illicit resource, Alexander Protsenko said

Liberation of Rovnoye makes it possible to establish bridgehead for offensive on Dolinka

By advancing near Rovnoye, the Russian army will be able to straighten the front line in the Lyubitskoye-Komsomolskoye sector, military expert Andrey Marochko added

Russia to take response measures over deployment of US missile systems in Japan — MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that Moscow is coordinating with its partners on maintaining peace in the Asia-Pacific region

Asset grab, Kiev trail: who tried to kill Ukrainian oligarch Yermolayev

The Kiev regime could have organized an attempt on Yermolayev because of the "redistribution of financial flows," Yevgeny Brykov, head of the information policy department of the Kherson Region, believes

Senior Russian senator calls potential Starmer successor 'dark horse'

Konstantin Kosachev noted that Andy Burnham was "co-opted into Parliament," otherwise, he would never have made it into the circle of top state officials

Bank of Russia crafting defense strategy for Euroclear court battle in Belgium

The Bank of Russia is aware of Euroclear's lawsuit in Belgium