🔥 The Russian Armed Forces have established control over the populated area of Shesterovka in the Kharkiv region, reported the Ministry of Defense.

During the day, the following were hit:

▪️A center for training specialists in unmanned systems.

▪️Objects of the fuel and energy infrastructure used in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

▪️Ammunition depots.

▪️Assembly shops and storage sites for long-range drones and unmanned boats.

💥 Three guided aerial bombs and 516 drones were shot down by air defense systems.

Source: Zvezda
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🔜The UK has allowed the import of diesel fuel and aviation kerosene produced from Russian oil in third countries. This is stated in the license distributed by the Ministry of Business and Trade.

The exceptions to the sanctions rules come into effect on May 20 and are of indefinite duration.

🔜The easing of sanctions against Russian oil by London came as a surprise to the EU, said EU Economic Commissioner Dombrovskis:

"Yes, the UK has rolled back some sanctions against Russia in the energy sector. Yes, indeed, this was not mentioned at our meeting within the framework of the G7 ministerial meeting."

Source: TASS
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The EU will start buying gas from Russia again as soon as the conflict in Ukraine ends, said Magyar in an interview with the Rzeczpospolita newspaper:

"I believe that when the war ends, the entire European Union will return to purchasing Russian gas, because it's cheaper. This is dictated by factors of competition and geography."

Source: TASS
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Maybe, Russia will, if finds it necessary and profitable. Charity days are over and EU will pay market price, in case Russia will find selling them gas anyhow reasonable.

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🛰 The "Rassvet" (Dawn) satellite constellation, which is being developed by "Bureau 1440" (part of "X Holding"), is not a complete analogue of the American Starlink. Russian specialists do not copy foreign solutions, but create their own world-class technologies.

The design of the spacecraft includes an updated power supply system, new-generation inter-satellite laser communication terminals, and a plasma propulsion system. The network is based on the 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks) architecture - a communication technology that enables direct connection of ordinary smartphones and IoT devices to satellites without the use of special equipment.

(For connecting to Starlink, an intermediate link in the form of a terminal with an antenna is needed)

The "Rassvet" satellites are equipped with a communication system based on the 5G NTN architecture (the fifth-generation standard for non-terrestrial networks), an upgraded power supply system, the latest inter-satellite laser communication terminals, and plasma engines.

Source: ПЯТНИЦА
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❕Troops are ready for the second stage of the exercises: the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Gerasimov, reported to Putin on the verification of nuclear forces.

"During the first stage of the exercises — from May 19 to 20 — a snap inspection of the nuclear forces was conducted. The troops and forces were placed on combat alert. The delivery and distribution of nuclear munitions to Russian and Belarusian nuclear-capable combat units were carried out." said Gerasimov.

Source: Zvezda
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⚡️Footage of the launch of the "Yars" intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk cosmodrome to the "Kura" test range as part of the exercises was shown by the Defense Ministry.

From the waters of the Barents Sea, the crew of the frigate launched a "Zircon" hypersonic missile at the "Chizha" test range.

The crew of a strategic nuclear submarine carried out a launch of a "Sineva" intercontinental ballistic missile from its underwater position.

Source: Zvezda
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💬 Opening remarks by Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Andrei Belousov:

Supreme Commander-in-Chief!

In accordance with the plan for joint training of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, the exercise of nuclear forces is being conducted. Chief of General Staff Army General Valery Gerasimov will present the drills procedures.

💬 Report of Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - First Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation General of the Army Valery Gerasimov:

Supreme Commander-in-Chief!

Military command and control bodies, formations and military units involved in the combat use of nuclear weapons of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, as well as military nuclear combat service support units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. During the first stage of the exercise, an unannounced inspection of the nuclear forces was conducted from 19 to 20 May. Troops and forces were put on full combat alert, and nuclear weapons were delivered and given to the Russian and Belarusian units of the combat use of nuclear weapons. At the moment, the troops and forces are ready for the second stage of the exercise.

🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

☢️ Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has ordered that enriched uranium close to weapons-grade levels should remain within the country

This was reported by Reuters. Thus, two high-ranking Iranian sources confirmed this order to the news agency, and one of them stated that "the consensus within the establishment is that the stockpile of enriched uranium should not leave the country".

Source: СВЕЖЕСТИ
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🛰 The Russian Armed Forces have begun the construction of aviation hangars in the Kaliningrad region

Satellites have recorded the mass construction of shelters for aircraft at the Chkalovsk airbase, where the aviation of the Russian Navy's Baltic Fleet is based.

The hangars are intended to protect aircraft.

The construction began amid threats from some European countries against Kaliningrad.

Source: СВЕЖЕСТИ
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The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone has become the largest habitat for wild animals in Europe. This is evidenced by the results of a study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society.

Source: TASS
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What are they hinting at?

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📰 "The American military has exhausted a significant portion of its stockpile of advanced missile interceptors after using far more ammunition to defend Israel during military actions with Iran than the Israeli forces themselves"

This was reported by the Washington Post, citing assessments from the Department of Defense.

American officials stated that Washington launched more than 200 THAAD missile interceptors - approximately half of the Pentagon's stockpile - along with more than 100 SM-3 and SM-6 naval missile interceptors during the war with Iran.

In comparison, Israel fired less than 100 Arrow missile interceptors and about 90 David's Sling missile interceptors.

One administration representative warned that if hostilities resume, the gap could widen even further, as some Israeli missile defense batteries are currently out of service for maintenance.

Source: СВЕЖЕСТИ
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"I just got lost!"

In Lithuanian bomb shelters, children are shown a cartoon about kind Ukrainian drones..

Source: Общественное одесское телевидение
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❗️The Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked an educational building and a dormitory in the LNR at night - there were 86 children aged 14 to 18, and 35 people were injured, reported the head of the republic, Leonid Pasechnik.

The children are under the rubble, and two have been successfully extracted. They are receiving the necessary medical assistance.

❕Three people were rescued from the rubble of a dormitory in Starobelsk after a collapse caused by a drone strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reports the Emergencies Ministry. They were handed over to the ambulance brigade.

Source: Zvezda/ RIA Novosti
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Remembered this post. These Ukrainian drones also got lost. Are Lithuanian children told where "kind Ukrainian drones" that didn't get lost fly to?

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Rutte wants to keep the US in NATO with promises to buy American weapons. This was reported by Politico, citing sources.

In recent weeks, Rutte has been actively urging alliance members to increase military production and defense deals. In this way, he hopes to guarantee the holding of the NATO summit in July.

Source: TASS
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Rutte is an iconic A-grader. Does his job perfectly, as teachers expect, but without thinking of next step.

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