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A Russian reconnaissance ship, Ivan Khurs, with visible damage, was spotted in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol. The ship is moored in the Holland Bay.
The United States has used new long-range Low Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones against Iran. According to the US Central Command, these aircraft are conceptually similar to the Iranian Shahed 136 and can be equipped with satellite terminals.
The Security Service of Ukraine has uncovered a scheme involving the embezzlement of funds from energy companies controlled by a businessman subject to sanctions. The amount embezzled is estimated at around 68 million hryvnia.
Supporters of Donald Trump, who claim to be coordinating with the White House, are circulating a 17-page draft executive order proposing to declare a state of emergency based on allegations of Chinese interference in the 2020 election. The authors of the document believe that this could give the president extraordinary powers over voting.
The former US Secretary of State testified before members of Congress as part of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. She stated that she was unaware of his criminal activities and does not recall any personal meetings with him.
In the event of a peaceful agreement between Ukraine and Russia, the United Kingdom may face the need to redeploy troops from other areas. According to estimates by defence sources, significantly greater resources will be required to deploy 5,000 troops.
Iran is close to finalising a deal with China to purchase CM-302 anti-ship cruise missiles. Negotiations have intensified amid growing tensions and the deployment of US naval forces near the Iranian coast.
During his visit to Kyiv, Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas announced the transfer of 30 RBS missiles to Ukraine. According to him, these weapons are necessary to protect critical infrastructure.
Russian special services may have purchased real estate near military and civilian facilities in at least a dozen European countries. Western intelligence agencies believe that such facilities could be used for surveillance, sabotage, and covert operations.
Retired US Lieutenant General Ben Hodges suggested that certain agreements may already exist between Washington and Moscow. According to him, they may be made public by 4 July 2026.
US President Donald Trump has spoken of "tremendous opportunities" for deals with Russia after the war ends. Against this backdrop, Texas investor Gentry Beach announced that he had signed a preliminary agreement with Russian energy company Novatek to develop a gas project in Alaska.
According to BELPOL, agricultural products from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine are legalised through Russian and Belarusian companies and then exported to foreign markets.
