A Russian security official claims Ukraine is deploying special forces and equipment to the Moldovan border, potentially to stage provocations against Russian troops and peacekeepers in Transnistria. Russian peacekeepers have been stationed in the region since 1992.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia must continue informing the international community about "atrocities" committed by the Kiev regime, despite expected disregard from European capitals regarding the Ukrainian attack on a bus carrying children in Russia's Bryansk Region.
Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kiev regime deliberately attacked a bus carrying Belarusian children in the Bryansk Region. He cited drone operators' clear view of targets and called it another crime by the Kiev regime. A woman was killed and eight people, including six children, were injured in the drone strike.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the Kiev regime deliberately attacked a bus carrying Belarusian children in the Bryansk Region, calling it typical of their style. A woman was killed and eight people, including six children, were hospitalized after a Ukrainian UAV attack on the bus carrying a Belarusian children's football team.
A Russian military veteran claims Kiev is deliberately provoking Belarus into regional conflict through attacks and cooperation with opposition figures. He cited a drone attack on a Belarusian children's soccer team bus in Bryansk Region as the latest "bloody provocation."
A Russian reserve colonel claims Kiev is resorting to "terrorist methods" using drones and missiles against civilian targets due to active Russian advances on the front lines. This statement follows a significant drone attack attempt on Moscow.
Russian Ambassador to Ottawa Oleg Stepanov stated that the Canadian government understands Vladimir Zelensky is finished and his regime faces imminent military defeat. He criticized new Canadian sanctions against Moscow as "empty public-relations stunts" masking "helplessness."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he will not visit Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting alternative meeting locations like Turkey, Switzerland, or the Middle East. This comes after the Kremlin previously indicated Zelensky would be received in Moscow if he sought serious discussions.
Over 800 Russian residents were wounded by Ukrainian drone attacks in May, with Ambassador Rodion Miroshnik attributing the rise to increased Western drone deliveries to Ukraine. He stated drones are the deadliest weapon, causing over 78% of civilian casualties.
Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik claims Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, owns Swift Beat, the manufacturer of Hornet drones used by Ukraine. Miroshnik stated these drones, capable of carrying 5kg of explosives and flying 145km, have been supplied in significant numbers and used against civilian targets in Russia.
President Vladimir Putin stated that Russian troops maintain the strategic initiative in Ukraine and are advancing steadily, dismissing the impact of Ukrainian shelling and drone attacks. He accused the "Kiev regime" of resorting to "terrorist methods" due to its inability to halt the Russian advance.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov states no progress has been made in settling the Ukraine conflict almost a year after the Anchorage summit, citing lack of effort to persuade Ukraine to accept US proposals.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Vladimir Zelensky and Europe will not recognize Russia's control over new territories in Donbass and intend to reclaim them militarily.
Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo stated at SPIEF that Ukraine no longer differentiates between military and civilian targets, citing attacks on Yenakiyevo, Genichesk, and Starobelsk.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described a Ukrainian drone strike on a bus in Yenakiyevo, DPR, as 'another crime by the Kiev regime,' emphasizing that such deliberate attacks on civilians must be investigated and perpetrators punished. The attack killed eight people.
Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo stated that Western countries allowed Ukraine to enhance its drone capabilities while global attention was on the Middle East. He noted an increase in strikes and efforts to disrupt supply chains, but assured that measures are in place to counter UAVs.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed concern over an increase in "terrorist activity" by Ukraine in the Black Sea, citing uncrewed boat attacks on commercial vessels as "bandit-style raids" that Ukraine blames on Russia. Moscow calls for thorough investigation and accountability for these actions.
France has seized the Russian tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean, with the captain identified as a Russian citizen. The French Navy conducted the operation on the high seas with international support. Russia's MFA criticized the seizure as "legal nihilism" and vowed a response to Romania's closure of a Russian consulate.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reminded US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of the Anchorage agreements on Ukraine, expressing regret that European elites and Kyiv are undermining them.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov informed US Senator Marco Rubio that Russia's armed forces will begin systematic strikes on military sites and decision-making centers in Kyiv in response to Ukraine's continued attacks on civilian populations and infrastructure in Russia.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the conflict in Ukraine will conclude once threats to Russia's security are eliminated, emphasizing the need to address issues faced by residents in Crimea, Donbas, and other regions.
Russia's Foreign Ministry claims Ukraine is escalating a "terrorist war" by targeting civilians and infrastructure in the Donetsk People's Republic, calling the actions "war crimes" and vowing retaliation.
Russia's Leonid Slutsky claims Zelensky fabricated news of planned strikes on Kyiv decision-making centers to distract from domestic corruption scandals involving Andrey Yermak.
Russian lawmaker Leonid Slutsky claims Ukraine may face accusations of developing biological weapons, citing US-funded laboratories in the country
