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Russia
Russia Says Its Starlink Rival ‘Rassvet’ Will Launch Commercially in 2027
Russia’s Bureau 1440 says its “Rassvet” satellite internet system will go commercial by 2027, with just 16 satellites in orbit so far compared to SpaceX’s 10,000-plus.
June 5, 2026
Russia
Armenia Threatens 25-Day Military Camp for Russia-Based Election Voters
The Armenian government says Armenians flown in from Russia to back up a pro-Russian candidate in the June 7 election could be sent to a 25-day military training camp.
June 5, 2026
Putin
Stalin’s Playbook: Why Putin’s Insiders Keep Dying
Former SEAL Team Six Squadron Leader Chuck Pfarrer examines a disturbing, dark pattern emerging among Russia’s officials, oligarchs, and ministers.
June 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: How’s Russia Reacting to Zelensky’s Letter to Putin and Peace Talk Offer?
Putin has been quiet on it, but his foreign minister maintains that Moscow should be the one dictating the terms.
June 5, 2026
US
Moscow Hints at Potential US-Russia Tunnel Deal
The proposed tunnel would connect Russia’s Chukotka with the US’s Alaska, though its practicality remains questionable.
June 5, 2026
Putin
Putin Requires COVID, Flu Tests for Hometown Economic Forum Attendees
Participants and journalists attending the main session of Russia’s flagship economic forum were required to undergo various tests before gaining access to Putin.
June 5, 2026
Ukraine
Lavrov Accuses Trump of Backtracking on Ukraine Deal Made in Alaska
Russian foreign minister claimed that it was the US that proposed the settlement terms during the August 2025 Alaska summit.
June 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Head of Poltava District Court Sentenced to 15 Years for Spying for Russian FSB
A court chair is the first sitting Ukrainian judge sentenced for high treason after she passed military intel to the FSB while promoting pro-Kremlin narratives.
June 5, 2026
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
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