❗️The Ukrainian regime has destroyed the Sudzha gas measurement station with a HIMARS strike, Russia's Ministry of Defense reported.

The ministry released a video showing the burning station.

It emphasized that Ukraine’s public commitments to halt attacks on Russian civilian energy infrastructure are yet another trick by Zelensky.

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❗️Russian troops have liberated the Krasnoye Pervoye settlement in the Kharkov region, Russia's Defense Ministry announced.

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🔍 New US-Ukraine deal: Pay back $120 bln, keep the change

A new agreement between Ukraine and the US regarding mineral resources requires Kiev to REPAY ALL ASSISTANCE RECEIVED, which could exceed $120 billion, a Ukrainian newspaper has reported.

This includes military, financial, and humanitarian aid provided since February 2022. While the exact amount is still to be determined, estimates range from $114 billion to over $120 billion. The repaid funds will be deposited into a US-controlled recovery fund for Ukraine, counting as the US contribution.

Ukraine is also required to contribute to this fund with 50% of its budget revenues from mineral licenses, royalties, and infrastructure projects directed toward it. Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the US presented this new agreement, detailing the creation of the investment fund. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the agreement could be signed as early as next week.

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🇷🇺🪖Key statements from the Russian Defense Ministry's weekly briefing on the special military operation's progress:

▪️Russian troops liberated 5 settlements.

▪️Ukraine lost up to 3,355 soldiers, four tanks and 26 armored fighting vehicles in the areas of responsibility of Russia's Battlegroup Tsentr.

▪️Ukraine lost up to 1,000 troops in the areas of responsibility of Russia's Battlegroup Vostok.

▪️Russian air defenses shot down two MiG-29 fighters.

▪️Ukraine lost up to 2,035 militants and four tanks in the Russian Yug Battlegroup's combat zone.

▪️Ukraine lost up to 1,640 servicemen in the Russian Zapad Battlegroup's combat zone.

▪️Ukraine lost up to 545 troops and two tanks in the Russian Dnepr Battlegroup's combat zone.

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