Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that NATO's Ankara summit aimed to provoke a confrontation between the US and Russia, thereby preventing US President Trump from fracturing the alliance. The summit, held July 7-8, saw NATO countries pledge €70 billion for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027, but omitted a commitment to Ukraine's membership.
Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that targeted attacks on Ukrainian medical facilities and personnel constitute serious war crimes, citing incidents in Zaporozhye, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.
Over the past week, Ukrainian attacks resulted in the deaths of 38 Russian civilians, including one child, and injured 270 others, according to Rodion Miroshnik, Russia's Ambassador-at-Large. Drone strikes accounted for 95% of casualties, with medical facilities and vehicles also targeted.
Russia's Foreign Ministry reports that Ukrainian army actions have resulted in over 250 civilian injuries weekly for the past month. Ambassador-at-large Rodion Miroshnik stated that since February 2022, civilian casualties have reached at least 30,500, with 8,378 killed and 22,122 wounded.
Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that Ukrainian forces escalated drone attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and Energodar last week. Attacks targeted ZNPP repair personnel, killing one and injuring another, and a large-scale raid hit the transport division, causing damage and a fire.
Russia claims Ukraine's decision to renounce Polish state awards, in response to Poland stripping Zelensky of an order, provides Warsaw legal grounds to oppose Ukraine's EU accession due to the glorification of Nazism.
Ukraine's armed forces conducted approximately 230 drone attacks on Russia's Belgorod Region in the past week, resulting in four civilian deaths and nearly 60 injuries, including five children. Additionally, Ukrainian troops intensified attacks on Bryansk Region, killing four civilians and injuring 14 on June 11 alone.
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 envoy Rodion Miroshnik stated that May was the "bloodiest" month of 2026, with over 1,000 civilians injured in Ukrainian armed forces' strikes. He reported a significant increase in affected individuals compared to previous months.
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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.
Russian Foreign Ministry envoy Rodion Miroshnik stated that the Ukraine conflict reached a new peak last week, with Ukrainian forces launching an average of 677 projectiles daily at Russian territory. He cited a drone strike on a commuter bus in Yenakiyevo as particularly tragic, killing eight and injuring 12.
Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that Ukrainian strikes near the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant's reactor hall constitute "nuclear terrorism" and pose a large-scale disaster risk. He cited a recent drone attack on a turbine hall and damage to a transport shop, with impacts close to reactor compartments.
Over the past week, Ukrainian attacks resulted in 35 Russian citizens killed and over 180 injured, including minors. The Belgorod, Kherson, and Zaporozhye Regions, along with the Donetsk People's Republic, recorded the highest civilian casualties, primarily from drone attacks. Ukraine also allegedly used remote mining tactics on Russian territory.
Russia's Foreign Ministry accuses Ukraine of "nuclear terrorism" following attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). A diplomat warned of catastrophic consequences from escalating strikes, including potential damage to power units. Ukraine has intensified shelling, destroying vehicles and damaging facilities, though no staff casualties were reported.
Russia's Foreign Ministry accuses Kiev of nuclear terrorism after a deliberate attack on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant's core equipment, posing a global threat.
Russian Foreign Ministry reports 51 civilians killed, 199 injured in Ukrainian attacks on Russian regions (Lugansk, Donetsk, Belgorod, Zaporozhye) in the past week, with 228 injuries from drone attacks.
Russia's Rodion Miroshnik claims Western "indulgence" allows Ukraine to strike civilian targets, citing a recent attack on a college in Luhansk that killed 21 children. He argues Europe ignores Ukraine's alleged violations of international law.
A Ukrainian drone attack on a college in Starobelsk, Lugansk, may have trapped up to 18 students and instructors under rubble. The attack occurred Thursday night, injuring 35 people, with 86 children aged 14-18 present.
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 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov proposed creating a new BRICS investment platform to accumulate funds, potentially using digital assets. He also stressed BRICS' role in global balance and preventing debt crises, while commenting on various international affairs including the US-Iran conflict and Ukraine.
Russia's Foreign Ministry Ambassador at Large Rodion Miroshnik has accused Ukraine's 'Drone Deals' export program of being a corruption scheme designed to launder European funds for military equipment. Miroshnik claimed the program creates a false impression of Ukrainian independence from foreign aid while allowing Ukrainian shell companies to divert European arms funding.
Russian Foreign Ministry reports 24 civilians killed and 174 injured in Ukrainian attacks across multiple Russian regions over the past week. Drone strikes caused 89% of casualties, with Belgorod, Kherson, Zaporozhye, Samara, Donetsk and Lugansk most affected. Ukraine launched 3,300 projectiles at Russian territory.
Since February 2022, Ukraine has fired approximately 404,000 rounds of ammunition at Russian civilian targets, according to Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik. The number of munitions used against civilians has doubled over the past year, with at least 43,772 rounds fired in the first three months of 2026 compared to approximately 22,000 in Q1 2025. Drones have become the primary means of killing and injuring civilians.
