Vadim Khlyudzinsky
A shortage of gasoline and diesel has emerged in several regions of the Russian Federation due to refinery repairs following drone attacks. Gas stations are introducing limits, and massive queues are forming.
In the Volgograd region of the RF, 900 teenagers from the occupied territories underwent training. The children were taught assault operations and combat drone piloting.
The IAEA Board of Governors adopted a resolution demanding that Tehran declare its uranium stockpiles. The document was supported by 21 countries, while Russia and China voted against it.
Combat operations in Ukraine have continued for over 1,569 days, surpassing the duration of the First World War. The Economist analyzes the current state of affairs and provides forecasts for the future of Putin's war.
In the Shostka community, a woman was killed and another person was seriously injured due to a UAV attack. A three-story non-residential building sustained significant destruction.
India purchased Russian oil at the request of the United States to stabilize global prices. This was stated by the country's Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
In Novooleksiivka, Kherson region, residential quarters are being built for two thousand Russian security forces and officials. Local residents have still not received compensation for their lost housing.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Dan Jarvis as a Minister of State for Defence, serving under John Healey. Jarvis previously worked at the Home Office and served as a paratrooper officer.
In the Boryspil district, a fire is being extinguished at an infrastructure facility following a UAV attack. There are no casualties; over a hundred rescuers and specialized equipment have been deployed.
The US Senate Committee has agreed on $750 million in aid for Ukraine. The bill also provides for the provision of intelligence data for the recovery of territories.
The Mexican national team defeated South Africa 2-0 at the Azteca Stadium. Goals were scored by Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
The first concrete shelter based on a Ukrainian design for protection against explosions has been installed in the center of Tallinn. The authorities plan to purchase such modules for kindergartens.
In Uzhhorod, the KORD special unit detained a repeat offender who held his wife and child hostage. He is charged with unlawful imprisonment and illegal weapons handling.
The NBU has set the dollar exchange rate at 44. 36 hryvnias, while the euro will cost 51.64 hryvnias. The value of the American and European currencies has decreased slightly.
Over the past day, the Ukrainian military eliminated 1,330 occupiers and 2,161 UAVs. The enemy also lost 85 artillery systems and 363 units of motor vehicles.
Russia's spending on the militarization of youth has increased 20-fold compared to pre-war times. Instead of schools, the Kremlin is financing propaganda and the procurement of weapon replicas.
On the morning of June 8, Russian drones attacked a residential sector of Konotop. Three people were wounded, search operations for people under the rubble are ongoing, and half of the city is without electricity.
On June 8, significant rainfall with hail and squalls will occur across Ukraine. Daytime temperatures will range from 20-28 degrees, while the capital is expected to reach up to 22 degrees.
President of Moldova Maia Sandu is initiating the creation of an interceptor drone production industry due to the threat from the Russian Federation. Moldova plans to adopt technologies and experience from Ukraine.
Due to strikes on infrastructure and bridges, a shortage of fuel and basic products has emerged in Crimea. Occupation authorities cite "natural lulls in harvest cycles" as the reason.
On the night of June 8, UAVs struck an oil depot in Novorossiysk and a mine and torpedo base of the Russian Navy. In Mariupol, hits were recorded at three electrical substations.
A Russian drone strike damaged a nuclear storage building near the Chornobyl NPP and the IAEA office. It remains unclear when the facility will be able to resume receiving spent fuel from Ukraine's operational nuclear power plants.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed air defense missile requirements and the protection of the energy grid with Keir Starmer. The leaders coordinated their positions ahead of the G7 and NATO summits.
Armenia's CEC has released the first election results, where Pashinyan's party leads with 54. 86%. Voter turnout was the highest since 2018, reaching 58.97%.
Dozens of flights have been delayed at Sochi airport due to drone attacks. Thousands of passengers have been living in the terminal for several days, sleeping on the floor.
Zelenskyy and E3 leaders agreed on peace terms with an immediate ceasefire. The plan includes the deployment of international forces and security guarantees for Ukraine.
The General Staff has introduced mobile groups to adapt recruits in training centers. Specialists conduct lectures and performances for emotional decompression.
The President met with the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany in the E3 format. They discussed Russian losses, ballistic missile defense, and strengthening Europe's role.
Trump urged Israel not to respond to Iran's missile attack. He stated that escalation could disrupt the preparation of a final agreement with Tehran.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to freeze the front line to transition to diplomacy and end the war. This would allow for saving children's lives and bringing soldiers home.