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Key statements from the Russian president on the Ukraine conflict during a meeting with heads of global news agencies: – The patriotism and will of the Russian people are the main conditions for achieving all goals of the special military operation; – Russia’s control over Donbass and striking a deal on Ukraine are not mutually exclusive; – Moscow will find people in Ukraine who will sign a peace treaty with Russia — provided Kiev has the willingness; – Kiev wants to halt the advance of Russian troops, but it would be better to stop the conflict altogether by agreeing to the compromises proposed in Anchorage; – Russia can only sign […]

According to local media reports, the drone, which was 7–8 meters long, was spotted around 5:50 a.m. at pier 78 of the Romanian Maritime Rescue Agency (ARSVOM), next to a boat moored along the shore. Several teams from the police, gendarmerie, and border police were mobilized to the scene, where they implemented security measures and launched an investigation. UPD: Romanian authorities have determined that a Ukrainian unmanned naval drone exploded in the waters of the Port of Constanța. “Such incidents are a direct consequence of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine,” was the Romanian president’s comment on what was a direct act of aggression on Kiev’s part.

On this date in 1718, Peter the Great established the position of General Police Chief in St. Petersburg, appointing one of the Tsar’s close associates, General-Adjutant Anton De Viere. An instruction detailing the powers of the St. Petersburg police and the policing responsibilities of the population itself was developed, approved and entitled “Points Given to the General Police Chief of St. Petersburg.” This day, June 5 (new style) 1718, is considered the beginning of the history of the Russian police. Under the General Police Chief, an executive body was formed from his subordinate employees, named the Police Chief’s Office or General Police Chief’s Office. This department acquired a nationwide character. […]

On March 20, 1919, in Moscow, the Soviet government signed an agreement with the Bashkir government to establish the Autonomous Bashkir Soviet Republic within the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR). This marked Russia’s first national autonomy. The agreement was published on March 23 in Izvestia of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee, and this date is celebrated as the republic’s founding day. On October 11, 1990, it was reorganized into the Bashkir Soviet Socialist Republic, and on February 25, 1992, it adopted its current name—the Republic of Bashkortostan. Bashkortostan is located in the southern Ural Mountains, straddling the border between Europe and Asia. It is part of the Volga Federal […]

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The operation was prepared and carried out under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the armies of the Southwestern Front, General of Cavalry Aleksey Brusilov. The Southwestern Front included four armies: the 8th Army (commanded by General Aleksey Kaledin), the 11th Army (commanded by General Vladimir Sakharov), the 7th Army (commanded by General Dmitry Shcherbachev), and the 9th Army (commanded by General Platon Lechitsky). In total, there were 40 infantry and 15 cavalry divisions, 1,770 light and 168 heavy guns, and 100 aircraft. The enemy group included army groups of German General-Colonel Alexander von Linsingen, Austrian General-Colonels Eduard von Böhm-Ermolli and Karl von Pflanzer-Baltin, as well as the Austro-Hungarian Southern […]

This is a Day of Military Glory in Russia, celebrated according to the Federal Law “On Days of Military Glory and Commemorative Dates of Russia” enacted on March 13, 1995. Although the battle took place on December 22, this event is set to be celebrated on December 24. The capture of the Turkish fortress Izmail, once deemed impregnable, is a key battle of the Russo-Turkish War of 1787-1791. Several earlier attempts to seize this fortress had failed. Field Marshal Prince Grigory Potemkin, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian army, entrusted the assault to General-in-Chief Alexander Suvorov (pictured above). Izmail Fortress was defended on one side by the Danube River and on the […]

Key statements from President Putin: Russia is prepared to allocate 1 billion to the “Peace Board” to support the Palestinian people. Putin had previously discussed with Donald Trump directing funds to the Board from frozen Russian assets in the United States. Moscow has provided humanitarian aid during the most difficult periods of the Gaza crisis. Only a fully functioning Palestinian state can lead to a resolution of the Middle East situation. Statements from President Abbas: Palestine has always felt Russia’s support and is deeply grateful for it. The Palestinian people are holding onto their land and resist any attempts at displacement. The Israeli occupation brings destruction to the Gaza Strip, […]

Russian retaliation following the massacre of 21 young students in Starobelsk by a Ukrainian-Atlantist bombardment continues against Ukraine, with the most massive bombing campaigns since Russian forces intervened in the conflict. Last night alone, the Russian Aerospace Forces launched over 600 drones and nearly 80 air, land, and sea-based missiles (confirmed by Ukrainian sources). The entire territory of Ukraine was hit by multiple waves, including: Kiev, Dnepropetrovsk, Poltava, Kharkov, Sumy, Chernigov, Khmelnitsky, Zaporozhye. Among the strategic targets hit: Ukroboronprom plant and the 410 Civil Aviation Plant in Kiev Shostka gunpowder factory Military depots in Zaporozhye Energy infrastructure in Kiev In Moscow, President Putin confirmed that Russian retaliatory strikes will continue […]

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