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Ukraine invasion suggests Putin is more Vladimir the Reactionary than Peter the Great

Vladimir Putin’s recent evocation of the military successes of 18th-century tsar Peter the Great against Sweden is just the latest example of his distinctive cherry-picking of imperial predecessors, Soviet rulers and religious icons to justify his invasion of Ukraine. It’s all part of the imperial nostalgia that the Russian president…

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2022

Ukrainian Artillery Takes Out Russian Vehicles After Paratrooper Reconnaissance

These images reportedly show how Ukrainian artillery took out Russian military vehicles after conducting reconnaissance with paratroopers.

Zenger · Jun 30, 2022

The Standard View: Nato is strong when we need it the most

For an organisation described by France’s Emmanuel Macron as ‘brain dead’ in 2019, Nato is showing real signs of life. Indeed, spurred on by Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the alliance has rarely been more relevant.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2022

Kremlin tightens control over Russians' online lives – threatening domestic freedoms and the global internet

Since the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine in late February 2022, Russian internet users have experienced what has been dubbed the descent of a “digital iron curtain.”

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2022

Some captured Azov fighters will face trial, Putin ally says

Some captured members of Ukraine's Azov Regiment will face trial, the speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament said on Thursday, a day after Russia's top court postponed a decision on whether to brand the unit as a terrorist entity.

Reuters · Jun 30, 2022

Bernie Ecclestone says he would “take a bullet” for Vladimir Putin

The Former F1 boss made the comments while appearing on ITV's Good Morning Britain earlier today.

Irish Mirror · Jun 30, 2022

Ukraine wins back control over Snake Island

Ukraine's southern forces have been striking the island in recent days to take out Russian outposts. Russia's defense ministry said its troops left as a "goodwill gesture."

WEKU · Jun 30, 2022

Czech Republic to extend coal mining amid high demand

The Czech Republic has decided to reverse plans to halt mining in a key black coal region to help the country safeguard its power supply amid Russia's war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Russian forces withdraw from strategic Snake Island in the Black Sea

"KABOOM! No Russian troops on the Snake Island anymore," a Ukrainian official tweeted.

Axios · Jun 30, 2022

What about Margaret Thatcher? Putin rejects Boris Johnson’s claim a woman wouldn’t have invaded Ukraine

The Kremlin leader used Margaret Thatcher’s decision to send troops to the Falklands as a rebuttal

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022