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The US Central Intelligence Agency has ceased its involvement in the preparation of certain intelligence assessments, particularly those relating to Iran. This follows prolonged disputes between the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence over jurisdiction and the sharing of information.
The European Union plans to adopt its 21st package of sanctions against Russia by the end of next week. The new restrictions are set to target Russian oil revenues, the banking sector and the shadow fleet.
On the night of 2 June, a fire broke out at the Ilsk oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai following a drone attack. The regional emergency response centre confirmed the fire.
US President Donald Trump continues to involve Vice-President J.D. Vance in key decisions, yet he makes no secret of his doubts, within his inner circle, about Vance’s prospects as a future leader of the Republican Party.
Two employees of the Economic Security Bureau have been charged with accepting bribes. In light of these events, the Verkhovna Rada has called for an investigation into the agency’s activities and the legality of the criminal proceedings that have been opened.
Ukrainian forces are increasingly using drones and ground-based robotic systems to strike Russian targets and carry out combat missions on the front line. These new technologies make it possible to conduct operations without the direct involvement of troops on the front line and to reduce personnel casualties.
A ‘Pantsir-SMD-E’ anti-aircraft missile and gun system has been installed on the roof of the Nordstar Tower business centre in Moscow.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out strikes on the Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. The attacks have resulted in casualties and injuries, as well as damage to residential and civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine has around six months to seize the initiative on the front line and strengthen its position ahead of possible peace talks. This assessment was made by Andriy Biletsky, commander of the Third Army Corps.
On 27 May in Odessa, a Russian attack drone struck civilian infrastructure. Residential buildings, a Nova Poshta branch, a shop and cars were damaged.
Robert ‘Madyar’ Brovdi, Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, has stated that Ukraine has already identified 500 targets in Belarus in the event that Alexander Lukashenko enters the war.
The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich has been patrolling the waters off the coast of England for almost two months and escorting tankers from Russia’s so-called shadow fleet across the English Channel. The UK has stated that the Royal Navy is monitoring the movements of Russian ships, but has not carried out any interceptions.
