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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 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. 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 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. 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 Veteran Warns Putin of Mutiny
On June 25, [Aleksandr Lunin] posted a video in Instagram in which he described what he called widespread torture of soldiers in the war zone by their own officers and demanded a live, on-air meeting with President Vladimir Putin and warned that if it did not take place soon, the army will turn its weapons against the Kremlin.
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NDTV
· Jun 26, 2026
Kremlin To Look Into "Strange" Video Appeal To Putin Alleging Army Torture
The viral video appeals to President Vladimir Putin by a military veteran accusing Russian commanders in Ukraine of torturing and murdering soldiers for not fulfilling suicidal orders.
DW News
· Jun 27, 2026
Kremlin to review viral video of soldier criticizing war | DW News
The Kremlin says it plans to look into a viral mutiny threat to President Vladimir Putin by a military veteran, who has accused Russian commanders in Ukraine of torturing and murdering soldiers. The post by veteran Alexander Lunin has received millions of views. #Putin #UkraineWar #Kremlin #DW News For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
The Daily Beast
· Jun 25, 2026
Putin Humiliated as Troops Threaten to ‘Turn Their Weapons’ on Him
Pavel Bednyakov / via REUTERSA Russian military commander has appealed directly to Vladimir Putin to threaten an armed uprising with help from top military brass if the country isn’t told the “truth” about the war. In an Instagram video that quickly racked up millions of views Thursday, Alexander Lunin addressed the Russian president to warn of “very serious consequences” if his demands were ignored. The 39-year-old father of two went on to say he’d been asked to “deliver a message” to Putin by unnamed military officials and members of the security services. They told him to demand a meeting with Putin at the Kremlin that would include a “live-broadcast audience,” he said, so that the country could learn the “truth” about what is going on. Read more at The Daily Beast.
Kyiv Post
· Jun 23, 2026
Russian Overnight Strikes Wound Six Across Ukraine as Kyiv Sounds Air Alert
Russian overnight strikes wounded at least six people across Ukraine, including two elderly people in Zaporizhzhia, three people in Sumy and one woman in Kharkiv. Kyiv authorities issued an air raid alert early Tuesday and urged residents to seek shelter, while Zaporizhzhia officials reported damage to homes, a service station and a gas station.
DNyuz
· Jul 2, 2026
Disrupted Russian supply routes are forcing its troops to walk 18 miles to the front lines, Fedorov says
Russian military servicemen shout during the Victory Day 2026 parade in Moscow. Contributor/Getty Images Ukraine’s defense minister said Russian troops are now walking 18 miles to the front lines. That takes a soldier with combat gear about six to eight hours. It’s come as Ukraine has tried to disrupt the Kremlin’s supply lines in the []
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 4, 2026
Putin Visits Command Post, Orders Commanders to Evacuate Civilians From Combat Zone
Vladimir Putin visited a command post of the Joint Group of Forces on July 4 and ordered commanders to do everything possible to evacuate civilians from the combat zone, while also demanding unconditional fulfillment of the General Staff's plans — a visit that comes as Russian forces consolidate control over freshly captured territory in Donetsk.
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Related coverage for "Russian Veteran Warns Putin of Mutiny": NDTV — Kremlin To Look Into "Strange" Video Appeal To Putin Alleging Army Torture. DW News — Kremlin to review viral video of soldier criticizing war | DW News. The Daily Beast — Putin Humiliated as Troops Threaten to ‘Turn Their Weapons’ on Him. Kyiv Post — Russian Overnight Strikes Wound Six Across Ukraine as Kyiv Sounds Air Alert. DNyuz — Disrupted Russian supply routes are forcing its troops to walk 18 miles to the front lines, Fedorov says. The Eastern Herald — Putin Visits Command Post, Orders Commanders to Evacuate Civilians From Combat Zone