Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of US independence.

In his congratulatory message, the Russian president recalled that Russia and the US were allies during the Second World War and together saved humanity from Nazism. He also noted that as two major nuclear powers, the countries bear special responsibility for maintaining global security, and expressed hope for the development of constructive relations between Moscow and Washington.

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Petersburg residents are being asked not to go outside due to a mass drone attack, Governor Beglov reported.

Air defense systems are operating over the city, and there may be disruptions in mobile internet service.

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In the Leningrad region, air defense forces destroyed 72 drones overnight. Currently, the air danger mode has been lifted, reported Governor Alexander Drozdenko.

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‼️🇷🇺The Russian army has liberated Konstantinovka, - the Kremlin
▪️This follows from a report to the president during a visit to one of the units of the joint group of troops in the zone of the special military operation, D. Peskov reported.
▪️Konstantinovka was completely liberated thanks to the heroism of Russian soldiers. Putin thanked them for their heroism and successful work.
▪️The liberation of the city was the result of decisive actions of the "South" group of troops.
▪️Konstantinovka is a powerful fortified area, which Kyiv had been building for about 10 years. The city was an important hub, protecting the rear communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the entrance to the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration.
▪️The capture of Konstantinovka opens the way for our troops to advance towards Druzhkovka and Kramatorsk.
▪️The city in the northern part of the DPR stretches along both banks of the Kryvyi Torets River - a major industrial center with developed metallurgy, glass and chemical industries.
▪️According to the census at the beginning of 2022, the population of Konstantinovka was about 78,200 people.

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An oil terminal was attacked in St. Petersburg — Beglov.

According to the governor, air defense forces shot down 72 UAVs, one of which fell in Peterhof. The attack targeted an oil terminal in the Kirovsky district. There were no victims or damage, and the technological consequences have been eliminated.

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Zelensky announced his readiness to meet with Putin in Konstantinovka.

According to him, if the city is under Russian control, then the Russian president "will have no problem meeting there" for negotiations on ending the conflict

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🖥️ The video shows the moment of the destruction of a US-made UAF Hornet drone, equipped with an artificial intelligence system for target identification.

The mobile fire unit, which was protecting a section of the Donetsk-Mariupol highway, reacted promptly, opened fire, and destroyed the enemy drone.

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‼️🇷🇺 Russia will continue its special military operation, - Kremlin

▪️The liberation of Konstantinovka is a very important victory. The Armed Forces of Ukraine considered this fortified position impregnable, but the Russian army proved otherwise, Peskov stated.

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In connection with the liberation of Konstantinovka, the Russian side is ready to conduct a humanitarian action to transfer the bodies of the killed Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers — Russian Defense Ministry.

According to the ministry, from 12:00 to 18:00 Moscow time on July 6, the Ukrainian side is being asked to stop the shelling of the city.

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Putin and Trump held a telephone conversation, Ushakov reported.

On the topic of the conflict in Ukraine:

- Putin described to Trump the real situation on the battlefield, where Russian soldiers are advancing along the entire line of contact.

- Putin and Trump discussed the Ukrainian issue, including in the context of the US president's plans to attend the NATO summit.

- Putin emphasized the preferability of a political and diplomatic settlement in Ukraine, but taking into account Russia's principled approaches.

- Whitcoff and Kushner will continue their mediation efforts to resolve the situation in Ukraine.

- In the telephone conversation with Putin, Trump noted the enormous prospects for cooperation between Russia and the USA, which will open up after the conflict in Ukraine ends.

Other points:

- Putin and Trump noted the importance of respecting the common pages of the history of Russia and the USA.

- In the conversation with Trump, Putin recalled Russia's contribution to the establishment of American statehood.

- Putin and Trump in the telephone conversation particularly emphasized the alliance of Moscow and Washington during the Second World War.

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