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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) 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 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 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) 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.

Saving the Kiev Regime Is Not Part of Our Plans — Putin

Sputnik

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June 29, 2026

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukraine's proposal to limit military operations to four regions, calling it a tactical move designed to redeploy troops amid a catastrophic personnel shortage, while also emphasizing that Russia's energy infrastructure is holding up well against Ukrainian strikes.

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DawnNews English

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· Jun 29, 2026

Putin Dismisses Ukraine's Offer: Russia Won't Pause Long-Range Strikes | Dawn News English

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukraine's proposal for a mutual halt to long-range strikes, arguing that it would distract from Moscow's military objectives. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #russiaukrainewar #geopolitics #internationalrelations #globalsecurity #peacetalks #militarystrategy #europeansecurity #worldnews #Ukraine #russia #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

DW News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Is Russia testing NATO? Poland gives a stark warning of a palpable Russian threat | DW News

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the coming months could be "critical", as Warsaw prepares for what he calls "various scenarios" involving Russia. The US has reportedly warned Poland about a possible Russian plot, while the Baltic states have long voiced concerns about the threat from Moscow. So is Vladimir Putin looking to widen the confrontation beyond Ukraine? We put that to European foreign policy analyst Kirill Shamiev. 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 #dwnews #Poland #russia #nato

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 29, 2026

“We will not save the regime in Kyiv”: Putin rejects Ukraine’s request for a partial de-escalation

The Russian president acknowledged the problems caused by Ukrainian drones, insisted on the plan to capture the entire Donbas region, and once again rejected the possibility of a meeting with Zelensky The post “We will not save the regime in Kyiv”: Putin rejects Ukraine’s request for a partial de-escalation appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Reuters

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russian missile attack hits Kyiv, killing at least one

Ukraine's capital Kyiv came under a Russian missile attack early, triggering fires, killing a woman and injuring at least two people, local authorities said. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #ukraine #russia #russiaukrainewar #kyiv Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3SQSH1N 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

JUST IN: 🇷🇺 President Putin says the West has failed to inflict a "strategic defeat"

JUST IN: President Putin says the West has failed to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia.@BRICSNews

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Related coverage for "Saving the Kiev Regime Is Not Part of Our Plans — Putin": DawnNews English — Putin Dismisses Ukraine's Offer: Russia Won't Pause Long-Range Strikes | Dawn News English. DW News — Is Russia testing NATO? Poland gives a stark warning of a palpable Russian threat | DW News. Proto Thema - English — “We will not save the regime in Kyiv”: Putin rejects Ukraine’s request for a partial de-escalation. Reuters — Russian missile attack hits Kyiv, killing at least one. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇷🇺 President Putin says the West has failed to inflict a "strategic defeat"