🎖🙏 Vyshinsky was outstanding journalist – Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed deep condolences following the passing of Rossiya Segodnya executive director Kirill Vyshinsky, calling him a courageous and selfless journalist and public figure.

Lavrov highlighted Vyshinsky’s unwavering dedication to truth and justice, even in the face of immense challenges.

He praised his contributions to shaping public understanding of the situation in Ukraine and his tireless defense of journalists' rights.

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🇩🇪⚰️ German troops in Ukraine would be a ‘fatal mistake’ - AfD leader Weidel

💬 German troops in Ukraine would not be ‘peacekeepers’ but would instead trigger a dangerous escalation against Russia, right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD) party co-chair Alice Weidel told Welt am Sonntag.

✅ On NATO expansion

"The Russians have always said that their national security is threatened if NATO continues to expand eastward," Weidl said.

"The Minsk Accords were not honored by Ukraine. It’s not surprising that a ceasefire is currently off the table. Why should Putin trust the West at all? The Russians want to establish a buffer zone to protect their national security because they no longer trust the West — and they will insist on this."

✅ On Donbass

"The oppression of Russian-speaking populations in eastern Ukraine before the conflict escalated is always overlooked in this discussion."

✅ On Zelensky

"Ukraine’s Zelensky is a tragic figure. The West gave him false hope," Weidl charged.

"The Istanbul negotiation solution in 2022 would have been far more advantageous for Ukraine. Zelensky must accept criticism for not acting in the interest of Ukraine’s national security."

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🇮🇷⚔️ Iran expands weapons production beyond its borders – defense minister

🗣 Iran has established an infrastructure to manufacture weapons in “several countries”, Iran’s Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh told the Islamic Republic’s media.

💬 “We have built weapons factories in some countries, but for now we will not announce which ones,” Nasirzadeh said.

💬 The factories “will likely be officially opened and announced in the near future,” he added.

Commenting on the 12-Day War with Israel, the Iranian Minister indicated that Iran deliberately refrained from deploying its most advanced systems, particularly in the field of missile technology.

If the June conflict had stretched to 15 days, Israeli forces would have been unable to intercept any Iranian missiles, Iran’s defense minister suggested.

🎯 Iran did not use its Qassem Basir missile, he added, calling it “the most precise weapon.”

The Qassem Basir missile is an Iranian medium-range ballistic missile unveiled in May.

Iran says the missile has a range of about 1,200 kilometers and features enhanced guidance and countermeasure resistance.

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🇷🇸📹 Serbian cities see pro-government protests against opposition blockades

⚠️🚧 Citizens of Serbia gathered on Saturday evening for peaceful demonstrations in 75 cities across the country to protest against the blocking of institutions and infrastructure by students and opposition supporters, and to express their support for the authorities, Radio and Television of Serbia reports.

One of the pro-government rallies took place in Pancevo, a satellite city of Belgrade, a Sputnik correspondent said.

🔊 The participants held Serbian flags and balloons in the colors of the flag, as well as signs reading: "We will not surrender Serbia," "Citizens against blockades”.

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🟠 Ukrainian MiG-29 crashes as Russia keeps pressing advantage in sky

🟠 Russia’s Northern Fleet to adversaries: 'Try us'

🟠 German troops in Ukraine would be a ‘fatal mistake’ - AfD leader Weidel

🟠 Paris holds memorial service for slain Russian journalist Darya Dugina

🟠 Serbian cities see pro-government protests against opposition blockades

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🚀🇮🇳 India's defense revolution is in hyperdrive!

🟠 Defense production TRIPLED to a massive $18B

🟠 Exports have EXPLODED — up 34x in a decade

With Russia as its key partner, India's push for self-reliance is a massive success story.

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❗️ Pentagon restricts Ukraine's use of US missiles against Russia - Reports

Ukraine barred from using US-made long-range ATACMS to strike inside Russia, the WSJ reports.

Russia has repeatedly stated that Ukraine's strikes deep inside Russia with US-made weapons constitute a "qualitatively new situation" in terms of Washington's involvement.

The Oreshnik test strikes sent a clear signal, FM Lavrov said.

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⚡️❗️ Around 30 North Korean troops crossed the border into South Korea, prompting the latter's forces to respond with warning shots, according to Yonhap.

The incident took place on Tuesday in an area where the KPA have been conducting construction and maintenance activities.

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🇷🇺💥Russian FAB-500 bombs, Iskander missiles and Geran drones HUMILIATE Ukraine's forces

🟠 600+ troops wiped out

🟠 4 MLRS systems and a tank destroyed

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🇰🇵⚔️ North Korea tests new anti-aircraft missiles

Kim Jong-un observed the test launches of two types of modified, state-of-the-art anti-aircraft missiles, according to a report by KCNA.

The missiles effectively destroyed various air targets, the agency said.

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⚡️☢️ A combat drone was shot down near the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, detonating on impact and causing significant damage to transformer.

Unit 3 experienced a 50% load reduction.

The plant staff clarified that there were no casualties and that radiation levels are normal.

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💥 RUSSIA OVERWHELMS UKRAINE WITH CHEAP AND EFEFCTIVE DRONE SWARMS — Reports

Ukraine fears Russia's plan to ramp up production of Geran-type drones to 6,000 per month, slashing costs from $200K (in 2022) to as low as $20K per unit, according to Ukrainian intelligence sources who spoke with CNN.

Meanwhile, intercepting Patriot missiles can cost up to $3M.

📊 Ukraine is unable to match Russia's production capabilities, CNN reports, as Russia launches as many as 700 drones per night.

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