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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. In 1861, Anton Arensky, Russian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1906) was born. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1945, Boris Galerkin, Russian mathematician and engineer (born 1871) passed away. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Russian Army Fully Liberates Konstantinovka — Kremlin

Sputnik

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July 3, 2026

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Russian President Vladimir Putin was briefed by Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov on the current situation in the special military operation zone, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

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Reuters

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· Jul 4, 2026

Russian commander tells Putin his forces captured Kostiantynivka

Russia's military said it took control of Kostiantynivka, a target that Moscow has long sought in its advance through the Donetsk region. Ukraine called the report a false claim. #russia #putin #kostiantynivka #ukraine #war

TASS

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· Jun 26, 2026

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

Sputnik

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· Jun 26, 2026

Russia Pulverizes Key Ukrainian Targets: Recruitment Hub, Arms Depot, and Refinery

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces also hammered a territorial recruitment center and weapons storage facilities in Kiev, in addition to an oil refinery in Kremenchug, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 5, 2026

Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka

Russia says its forces have taken the city of Kostiantynivka in Donestk, Ukraine denies that.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russian Forces Push to 20km From Zaporizhzhia City as Bombs Kill Residents and Level Homes

Russian forces advanced to within 20 kilometres of Zaporizhzhia city as strikes killed at least five people across Ukraine's east and south. Ukraine simultaneously struck Russian fuel refineries at Ilsky and Ust-Luga and the Rostov oil terminal.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 27, 2026

Russian forces attack Ukraine's gas infrastructure in Poltava and Kharkiv oblasts

Russian forces have carried out large-scale attacks on production facilities belonging to Naftogaz Group, Ukraine's largest national oil and gas company, in Poltava and Kharkiv oblasts.

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Related coverage for "Russian Army Fully Liberates Konstantinovka — Kremlin": Reuters — Russian commander tells Putin his forces captured Kostiantynivka. TASS — Russia, Ukraine hold prisoner exchange on '160 for 160' basis. Sputnik — Russia Pulverizes Key Ukrainian Targets: Recruitment Hub, Arms Depot, and Refinery . Al Jazeera — Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka. The Eastern Herald — Russian Forces Push to 20km From Zaporizhzhia City as Bombs Kill Residents and Level Homes. Ukrainska Pravda — Russian forces attack Ukraine's gas infrastructure in Poltava and Kharkiv oblasts