Putin sent Volodin, chairman of the Russian state Duma, to the funeral of Iran's president.
The fact that Putin would not fly there was clear right away.
As I wrote, he is very afraid.
Given the close ties between the Kremlin and Iran and its role in "helping" Russia, Iran will definitely pay attention to this.
By the way, I wonder when Putin will fly somewhere the next time.
There are strong suspicions that now he will be in the bunker for a long time. #AureFreePress#News#press
Russian media report that Ivan Popov, ex-commander of the Russian 58th army, has been arrested.
He is accused of fraud of over 100 million rubles.
Previously, Popov led the Russian army in Zaporizhzhia direction. In the summer of 2023, he was removed as commander. Prior to that, he strongly criticized the Russian leadership in 2023 and threatened to bring all these problems directly to Putin.
I am confident that this fate will soon befall other Russian generals as well. #AureFreePress
Russian forces have officially started the previously announced training exercises of “attacks” with tactical nuclear weapons, which are designed to destroy concentrations of manpower.
The Russian Defense Ministry claims that the first stage of the exercises is taking place in the Southern Military District with the use of the “Iskander” missile system and “Kinzhal” hypersonic missiles.
The European Union has approved the transfer of proceeds from Russia's frozen assets to Ukraine, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský said.
"Today we decided within the EU to transfer to Ukraine the funds received as a result of freezing the assets of the Russian Central Bank. This year alone, this amount could reach up to 3 billion euros," he said. #AureFreePress#News#press#headline#Ukraine#Russia#Putin#EU#NATO
On the night of May 19, the Ukrainian Defense Forces hit the Russian Project 22800 Cyclone missile ship in Sevastopol.
According to the speaker of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Dmitry Pletenchuk, the destruction of the Cyclone in Crimea will mean that there is not a single carrier of cruise missiles there.
Previously, the Russian ships Caesar Kunikov , Ivanovets , Sergei Kotov , Akula and Serna were already destroyed, and the Ivan Khurs was also damaged. #AureFreePress
"Nine people have been arrested in Poland by the country's special services on suspicion of sabotage committed by Russia"
PM Donald Tusk
"We have now arrested nine suspects accused of direct participation in acts of sabotage in Poland at the behest of Russian special services. It concerns beatings, arson and attempted arson," Tusk said.
Not only Poland, but also several other European countries, including Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Sweden, are in the danger zone. #AureFreePress#Poland
The United States provided Ukraine with equipment to restore the Kharkiv power grid, said Bridget Brink, the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. #AureFreePress#News#press#headline#Ukraine
Ukrainian border guard doctors evacuate a wounded man in the battles near Vovchansky.
As the doctors themselves point out, they significantly reduced the evacuation time compared to earlier stages of the war - this particular wounded man was delivered to the stabilization point in 15 minutes.
Time is of the essence in casualty situations, and every minute saved increases the casualty's chances of survival and reduces the chances of complications after surgery. #AureFreePress#Ukraine️
"Every decision is a year late" – President Zelensky on Western aid in a Reuters interview
According to the President, arms deliveries from Allies are "one big step forward, but before that two steps back. So we need to change the paradigm a little bit."
"Guys, don't stand! F*cking push forward! What mines are there? There's a road, they should move!"
Soviet methods in the Russian army, but instead of infantry, tanks are used for demining: part of the column of Russian armored vehicles enters the minefield.
The conversations between drone operators, staff commanders, and tank crews are a special treat for the ears.
The footage was taken in the village of Spirne, Donetsk region
Mariupol today is, according to Russian officials, "celebrating the second anniversary of the liberation of the city by Russia".
First they destroyed Mariupol, killed thousands of residents, forced tens of thousands to flee, took away their housing, brought in a "new population", and now they are organizing a holiday on the graves of its citizens. #AureFreePress#News#press#headline#Ukraine#Russia#Putin#EU#NATO