JUST RETURNED FROM UKRAINE

[Photo] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Russian Defence Ministry daily briefing, Top News Today.160 Russian serviceme [...]

— Russian Defence Ministry daily briefing, Top News Today.160 Russian servicemen returned from Kiev-controlled territory in a prisoner exchange.Overnight high-precision strike hit a military recruitment center and weapons storage in Kiev, and a refinery in Kremenchug, Poltava region.In Konstantinovka, Russian forces liberated 763 buildings between June 20–26, continuing to clear Ukrainian groups in the southwest.In Krasny Liman, assault units captured 50 strongholds and liberated 327 buildings over the same period.Russian Aerospace Forces launched a series of FAB-500 aerial bomb raids on Ukrainian positions across the operation zone.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​@IntelSlava

Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka

Russian forces have claimed capture of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region after roughly a nine-month battle. The city sits within Ukraine's "fortress belt," a defensive network of cities forming Donbas's main defensive line. Ukrainian officials denied the city fell. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Four Ukrainian Sailors Returned From Iran

Four Ukrainian sailors who were aboard the Epimonidas container ship when it was detained by Iranian forces in April have returned home, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said. Ukrainian diplomats worked with the sailors’ families, the Greek shipowner and international partners to secure their return from Iran.

Ukrainians evacuate from frontline Druzhkivka as drones strike

Police evacuated residents from the frontline city of Druzhkivka, less than 9 miles from the frontline in eastern Ukraine. Officers from the “White Angel” evacuation unit moved through the damaged neighborhoods while explosions and gunfire echoed, taking cover as drones approached and detonated nearby. #ukraine #war #russiaukrainewar #evacuation #druzhkivka

A night in photos: Kyiv takes another Russian strike while Ukraine hunts Russia’s refineries, an airfield, and its ‘shadow fleet’

Russian forces hit Kyiv again overnight into July 8, even as Ukraine’s military launched a fresh wave of attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure. Ukrainian drones struck so-called shadow fleet tankers in the Sea of Azov, an industrial zone in Nizhnekamsk that’s home to two oil refineries, refineries in Saratov and Ufa, and a military airfield in Borisoglebsk, in the Voronezh region. One person was killed and at least eight were wounded. Meduza has put together footage of the night’s strikes on Russian cities.

Ukraine May Recalibrate Ceasefire Offer to Russia, Ukrainian Envoy Tells UN | Dawn News English

Ukraine may recalibrate its ceasefire proposal to Russia, according to comments made by a Ukrainian envoy at the United Nations. The remarks come as diplomatic efforts continue amid the ongoing war, with international attention focused on prospects for negotiations and conflict de-escalation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #ceasefire #unitednations #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Zelenskiy calls Russia’s claim of capturing Kostiantynivka city, another lie offers to meet Putin there

KYIV- Ukraine still controls the strategically important eastern city of Kostiantynivka, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the General Staff said on Saturday, rejecting Russian claims that it ‌has been captured. Russia’s military ignored Zelenskiy’s assertions, said it was mopping up remaining pockets of resistance and offered to exchange the remains of dead servicemen. Russian military commanders []

Midrange drones are reshaping the battlefield for Ukraine

By repeatedly striking the highways that carry fuel, ammunition and reinforcements, Ukrainian commanders say they have stalled Russian advances and enabled Ukrainian counterattacks and strikes into illegally annexed Crimea to isolate the peninsula from the mainland. (AP video Srdjan Nedeljkovic and Dmytro Zhyhinas) #drone #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Zelensky-Nawrocki feud fails to overshadow Ukraine’s biggest recovery conference yet

See you at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) was the departing note after many meetings in Kyiv during the weeks leading up to Ukraine’s largest annual business and economics event.From June 25–26, it felt like half of Ukraine had descended upon Gdansk on

Russia, Ukraine hold prisoner exchange on '160 for 160' basis

According to Russia's Defense Ministry, the returned Russian servicemen are currently on the territory of the Republic of Belarus

Ukraine Denies Putin’s Claim of Securing Donetsk Stronghold

Ukraine pushed back on Russia’s claim that Kremlin forces have taken control of Kostiantynivka, a strategic logistics center in the Donetsk region, saying the heavily bombarded city remains under Ukrainian command.

Russia and Ukraine Exchange 160 Prisoners of War in Latest Swap

(NaturalNews) Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner of war exchange on Friday, June 26 â“ with 160 servicemen returned to each side, the Russian Ministry of Defe...

Next group of former IDPs returns home to Azerbaijan's Khojavand

Next group of former IDPs returns home to Azerbaijan's Khojavand

'Iran, Iran!' Iranian World Cup squad serenaded on return home

Iran's disappointed World Cup squad returned to a much warmer welcome at Tehran airport on Wednesday than they experienced on arrival in the US for their three group games.Iran, Iran! a crowd of several hundred children, their parents and devoted fans chanted in unison.Some waved the Iranian national flag while others sported bracelets with the national colours or wore the jersey of Team Melli as they feted the squad who had gone so close to reaching the knockout stages for the first time.

Putin Faces Humiliating Dilemma as Domestic Crisis Rages

Anastasia Barashkova/Pool via ReutersVladimir Putin has been backed into an embarrassing corner as Ukrainian drones strike deeper and deeper inside Russia.For several weeks, Ukraine has been launching waves of drone attacks into Russia, targeting cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg and the country’s oil refineries, which are vital to funding the Kremlin’s invasion efforts.Until now, Ukraine’s drone strikes had been largely limited to targets within around 1,000 miles of Kyiv-controlled territory. However, on Monday, Ukraine was able to send drones to the Siberian city of Omsk, more than 2,000 miles from Kyiv, targeting Russia’s largest refinery and a crude distillation unit.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Talks collapsed: Iran's delegation returns home after 18 hours

ALBAWABA - Iran's state media reported Monday that the Iranian delegation, which left for Switzerland for peace negotiations to end the war, has returned home after 18 hours of talks...

How Long Do Russian Soldiers Last on the Frontline in Ukraine? Not Long AT ALL

How Long Do Russian Soldiers Last on the Frontline in Ukraine? Not Long AT ALL

Zelensky denies Russia captured key Ukraine city, challenges Putin to meet him there

Ukraine still controls the strategically important eastern city of Kostiantynivka, President Volodymyr Zelensky and the General Staff said on Saturday, rejecting Russian claims that it has been captured. Russia’s military ignored Zelensky’s assertions, said it was mopping up remaining pockets of resistance and offered to exchange the remains of dead servicemen. Russian military commanders told President ‌Vladimir Putin on Friday that Moscow’s forces had taken control of Kostiantynivka, a target...

Russia says it has taken five villages in Ukraine

Russia's defence ministry claims to have captured five villages in Ukraine's eastern regions, including four in Kharkiv and one in Donetsk. However, Ukraine's President Zelensky vehemently denies Russia's assertion of taking the strategically vital city of Kostiantynivka, calling it another fabrication. This city is crucial for Ukraine's defence line in the industrial Donetsk region, and its capture would significantly aid Russia's northern advance.

Team Iran thanks LA for hospitality after World Cup game

The Iranian soccer team left a handwritten note in the team's locker room in Los Angeles after their World Cup soccer game against Belgium on Sunday. The Iranians thanked the city of Los Angles for its hospitality. CNN's Leila Gharagozlou reports how tensions between the US and Iran have impacted the treatment of the Iranian team at the World Cup.

Russia, Ukraine exchange attacks as diplomatic focus shifts to Ankara

Kyiv/Moscow, July 6 (SANA) Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight attacks that killed civilians and damaged infrastructure, as diplomatic attention turned to an expected meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara later this week. Agence France-Presse (AFP) quoted Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s []

Ukraine’s medics get new armored ambulances funded by public donors

Ukraine has received a fresh batch of Canadian-built armored medical evacuation vehicles purchased through donations to the UNITED24 fundraising platform, with 13 INKAS Sentry AMEV units handed over to military medics operating on the front lines. The Sentry AMEV sits on a Ford F-550 Heavy Duty chassis and is built from the ground up for []

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran officially eliminated from the FIFA World Cup.

JUST IN: Iran officially eliminated from the FIFA World Cup.@BRICSNews

Russia, Ukraine exchange 160 prisoners of war each in latest swap

Russian Defense Ministry says its returned servicemen are currently in Belarus, while Kyiv says its returned military personnel 'had been held captive since 2022'

Iran football team welcomed home after World Cup exit

Iran’s national football team arrived back in the country to a welcome from fans following their exit from the 2026 World Cup. Speaking after their return, coach Houman Afazeli said the team faced significant restrictions during the tournament in the United States. He stated that it felt as though there were “two World Cups”, one with limitations for Iran and another for the rest of the teams. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Azerbaijan Ombudsman meets citizens repatriated from Syria

Representatives of Azerbaijan’s Ombudsman Office have met with Azerbaijani citizens repatriated from Syria and currently accommodated at a facility operated by the Social Services Agency, AzerNEWS reports.

Russia claims key Ukrainian city Kostyantynivka has been captured

Russia's troops have expanded their military offensive in eastern Ukraine. They say they have taken control of Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region. Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, says the city has strategic significance in expanding the nation's security zone. Ukraine's general staff insists the city remains under the control of Ukrainian forces.