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  Putin and Putinism 

 Jun 30, 2026 
 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky mocks Putin’s failure to capture Donbas ‘15 times already’ 
Zelensky’s warning comes as fuel crisis deepens in Russia and companies might have to sell lower quality gasoline and diesel…

 Jun 30, 2026 
 ‘Trump hired Putin for his decorator’: President mocked after sharing ‘golden gift’ for the White House 
The president described the image as a ‘golden gift’ but the post, suspected to be AI-generated, has a number of glaring errors…

 Jun 30, 2026 
 As war stalls, Putin concedes he never cut a deal with Trump in Alaska 
The Kremlin had framed the Anchorage summit as a turning point for the war in Ukraine. Now, Putin admits there was no deal, perhaps to get U.S. to help to broker a new one….

 Jun 30, 2026 
 Putin admits fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks 
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil facilities are hitting fuel supplies. Shortages are spreading, adding pressure on Putin as the Kremlin insists the disruption is temporary and the war effort rem…

 CRUX  Jun 30, 2026 
 Ukraine Strikes Russian Weapons Depots as Zelensky Mocks Putin’s ‘Failure’ To Capture Donbas  
Ukraine has mocked the Russian military’s “15 failed deadlines” to capture Donbas, saying Moscow remains fixated on capturing the eastern Ukrainian region. The Ukrainian president made the remarks whi…

 Jun 30, 2026 
 Russian Threat Likely to Endure After Putin, Sweden Says 
The Russian regime is likely to remain a threat to its neighbors well after President Vladimir Putin’s time in office ends, the head of Sweden’s military intelligence agency said….

 MIRROR NOW  Jun 30, 2026 
 Zelenskyy Mocks Putin Over Donbas Capture Deadlines, Warns Russia Amid Continuous Strikes 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has mocked Russia’s military campaign, claiming the Kremlin has repeatedly delayed its goal of capturing the Donbas region, missing 15 self-imposed deadlines ov…

 Jun 30, 2026 
 Putin has finally admitted Russia is facing problems in Ukraine war – are there signs he may be cracking? 
In an interview on Sunday, the Russian leader made a rare admission that the country was suffering from fuel shortages as a result of Ukrainian drone strikes. Experts tell Alex Croft that Putin can no…

 Jun 30, 2026 
 China “strongly” calls on Putin and Zelenskyy to return to negotiations 
Beijing has “strongly” called on Moscow and Kyiv to resume negotiations on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine….

 Times Now World  Jun 30, 2026 
 PUTIN INTERVIEW LIVE | Russia Traps 5,000 Ukrainian Troops: Putin Outlines Massive New Encirclement 
PUTIN INTERVIEW LIVE | Russia Traps 5,000 Ukrainian Troops: Putin Outlines Massive New Encirclement In a highly revealing interview with Kremlin journalist Pavel Zarubin, Russian President Vladimir Pu…

 Jun 30, 2026 
 Putin-Linked Superyacht Sails Through Danish Waters Under Russian Naval Escort 
A Russian destroyer and a patrol ship are escorting the 80-meter yacht, while a Danish patrol vessel, P521 Freja, is also monitoring the convoy….

 Jun 30, 2026 
 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ridicules Russian military drive, saying Putin keeps postponing goal deadlines 
Ukrainian president says Kremlin leader has repeatedly set and deferred timelines to fully capture eastern Donbas area. What we know on day 1,588…

 Jun 30, 2026 
 Opinion: Lukashenko Seeks Xi’s Cover After Secretive Putin Meeting 
Lukashenko’s Beijing trip exposed a ruler seeking Chinese cover as Kyiv raises the cost of Belarus’ role in Russia’s war….

 Jun 30, 2026 
 I’ve fought Putin for 17 years – he’d rather watch Russia burn than admit he can’t win this war 
The huge losses now coming home to Russians every day will not bring a leader who runs his country like a prison yard to the negotiating table – if he shows weakness, he knows he will end up in a coff…

 Jun 30, 2026 
 Putin ties himself to ruling party as war fatigue bites 
United Russia is campaigning with the president for the first time in nearly 20 years…

 Jun 30, 2026 
 Putin ties himself to ruling party as war fatigue bites 
United Russia is campaigning with the president for the first time in nearly 20 years…

 Firstpost  Jun 30, 2026 
 LIVE: Putin Acknowledges Fuel Shortage as Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Hit Russian Oil Network 
Russia has spent more than four years enduring Western sanctions, battlefield losses and diplomatic isolation. But it is now facing a new challenge as Ukrainian drones increasingly target its oil infr…

 WION  Jun 30, 2026 
 Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Unleashes Firestorm Across Ukraine  
A massive Russian drone attack on Odesa, Ukraine, on April 27, 2026, injured 14 people, including children, and killed two women. Over 20 drones hit residential areas and infrastructure, with official…

 Times Now World  Jun 30, 2026 
 Vladimir Putin LIVE | Russian President Chairs Key Cabinet Meeting In Moscow 
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a cabinet meeting and later meets graduates of Russia’s military and security educational institutions in Moscow. The event comes as Russia continues to navigat…

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