A powerful air bomb, which was dropped during the 1999 NATO attack, has been neutralised in Serbia and removed from a residential area in the largest city in the south of the country, Nis, the Ministry of Internal Affairs stated.

The found bomb was identified as an American MK 84 aerial bomb, weighing 1 tonne and containing 430 kilogrammes of explosives.

An unexploded bomb was found during excavation work in a densely populated residential area in Stevan Sindjelic. As a result, the area was cordoned off, and 1,300 residents were evacuated.

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⚡️The Russian Battlegroup Youg has completely liberated the settlement of Bogdanovka in the Donetsk People's Republic of Russia, according to the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation.

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Moldovan opposition politician Ilan Shor announced in Moscow the creation of the “Pobeda" (Victory election bloc, Sputnik correspondent reports.

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❗️Russian troops destroyed a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet and air defense systems at the Dnepr airfield, as well as a workshop for the production of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles.

🇷🇺🪖 More statements from the daily briefing of the Russian Defense Ministry on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:

🔺Ukraine has lost up to 440 militants as a result of the combat operations conducted by the Russian Battlegroup Youg.

🔺The Russian Battlegroup Tsentr improved its tactical position and successfully repelled eight Ukrainian counter-attacks in the Donetsk People's Republic of Russia, resulting in the loss of up to 360 Ukrainian militants.

🔺Ukraine has lost up to 50 militants and infantry fighting vehicles as a result of combat operations conducted by the Russian military group Zapad.

🔺Russian Battlegroup Vostok has taken more advantageous positions in the Donetsk People's Republic of Russia, defeating the Ukrainian armed forces and causing enemy losses of up to 100 militants.

🔺The Russian Battlegroup Dnepr has launched successful strikes against the Ukrainian Armed Forces in several locations, including Nikopol, the Dnepropetrovsk region, Berislav, and Zolotaya Balka. These attacks have resulted in the enemy losing up to 50 militants.

🔺The Russian Armed Forces have destroyed a Ukrainian military control centre, an air surveillance radar, and a launcher of the S-300PS surface-to-air missile system.

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An artilleryman from a group of troops defending the Russian border, with the callsign "Mario", identified the main target that he and his colleagues managed to destroy during a special military operation. It was a US-made M777 howitzer that had been firing at civilians in the city of Belgorod.

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The main statements of the head of Gagauzia Yevgenia Gutsul during the congress of Moldovan politicians in Moscow:

🔺Moldova and Gagauzia do not share the values of the European Union.

🔺The EU authorities are pursuing a policy aimed at erasing differences between the peoples of the participating countries, legalizing same-sex marriage, and fighting against gender differences.

🔺Moldova cannot abandon the memory of the Great Patriotic War and May 9.

🔺Gutsul expressed her uncertainty about how she would get home and whether she would be allowed to return to her home country.

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Russian troops have evacuated a captured Leopard 2 tank, Russian media reported. Reportedly, fighters from the Russian Battlegroup Tsentr carried out an entire operation to evacuate the combat vehicle. To move the German tank, the soldiers had to “tear the tracks apart with an explosion.”

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The head of Gagauzia, Yevgenia Gutsul, explained during a congress of Moldovan politicians in Moscow, why the policies pursued by the current Moldovan president, Sandu, are lawless.

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Ukrainian Lawmaker Calls New Aid Package Gift to US Military-Industrial Complex

The $61 billion in new assistance which passed through the House of Representatives is just a drop in the bucket compared to Kiev’s fiscal needs, and the majority of the funds will go to the US military-industrial complex, Ukrainian parliamentarian Oleksandr Dubinsky said.

“Most of the funds will go to the American military-industrial complex through the Pentagon. This is a lobbying law sponsoring the US military-industrial complex, which can supply weapons to Ukraine on credit through the US Defense Department. That is, they receive financial incentives for a guaranteed market,” Dubinsky wrote in a social media post.

Regarding the money promised for the stabilization of the budget, yes, Kiev will receive it – in the amount of $7.8 billion. But it cannot be spent on pensions and social benefits, and is reserved for the salaries of bureaucrats and public sector employees, Dubinsky pointed out.

“The overall budget deficit remains colossal, and even when these funds are taken into account, stands at about $20 billion, the impact of which will become apparent from the second half of the year on,” he wrote.

Dubinsky characterized the $61 billion US package as “crumbs from the master’s table,” and the “result of a long political game (which cost us lives, territory and infrastructure),” in which Ukraine has been made to work “in the interests of specific political and lobbying groups in the United States.”

In addition, “since further aid packages seem to be unlikely, interest in this Ukrainian government from the American establishment has been exhausted,” he concluded.

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🇮🇱🇵🇸 Israel will increase its military and political pressure on Hamas in the coming days, Netanyahu has said, promising "painful strikes."

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Goodbye, EU! Moldova's destiny lies in collaboration with Russia and CIS nations, opposition politician believes

Ilan Shor, leader of the Moldovan opposition 'Shor' party, stressed the importance of Moldova's future trajectory.

"As I've stated repeatedly, Moldova's destiny lies in collaboration with the Russian Federation and all CIS countries," he told Sputnik.

"We must engage on all fronts — economic, political, and ideological,” Shor said. “Together, there's much we can achieve. I'm confident we will. I believe Moldova will thrive."

When asked about European politicians' role in Moldova's current economic and political situation, Shor bid them farewell, leaving with a simple "Goodbye."

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Moldovan party leader criticizes government's handling of gas policies

Leader of the Chance party, Alexey Lungu, emphasized the shifting priorities of Moldovan citizens in response to recent changes in language policies.

Lungu stated that, "Language issues have always been manipulated by politicians to sow discord among people," highlighting the concern among citizens for addressing social problems like poverty and economic challenges rather than language politics.

Lungu stressed the need for tangible actions over rhetoric, citing examples of his party's work in various regions. He emphasized the importance of unity to tackle pressing issues efficiently, especially considering Moldova's status as the poorest country in Europe, marked by high gas prices and significant youth emigration.

Lungu also criticized recent claims by the Moldovan foreign minister regarding the country's gas policies, asserting, "We all know that Moldova still relies heavily on Russian gas, despite what officials claim."

He urged leaders to prioritize the well-being of Moldovan citizens by ensuring access to affordable resources, echoing the sentiment that a prosperous life in Europe hinges on access to cheap energy.

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The US could resume military supplies to Ukraine by the end of next week, which will include ATACMS missiles, the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee said.

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The head of Moldova's Gagauz autonomous region Evgeniya Gutsul on Gagauz Autonomy's role and Moldova's course

On the potential integration of Moldova and Romania into a single state, Gutsul told Sputnik that "10 years ago, in a Gagauz referendum, we voted that if Moldova loses its independence and unites with Romania, we reserve the right to self-determination."

She highlighted the linguistic and cultural differences of the Gagauz people and expressed a desire for continued friendship with Russia.

When asked about the impact of Moldova's current political course, Gutsul urged European politicians to visit Gagauzia directly, stating, "Instead of just listening to reports from the authorities of the Republic of Moldova, it would be better if they came to Gagauzia, listened directly to our authorities."

She underlined the region's desire for peace and prosperity, emphasizing unity and cooperation between Gagauz and Moldovan people.

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🇮🇱 Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz asked US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to reconsider the reported plan to sanction the IDF’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion, his office says in a readout of the conversation.

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