June 5, 1718 — the day of the founding of the Russian police.

On this date in 1718, Peter the Great established the position of General Police Chief in St. Petersburg, appointing one of the Tsar's close associates, General-Adjutant Anton De Viere. An instruction detailing the powers of the St. Petersburg police and the policing responsibilities of the population itself was developed, approved and entitled "Points Given to the General Police Chief of St. Petersburg."

This day, June 5 (new style) 1718, is considered the beginning of the history of the Russian police.

Under the General Police Chief, an executive body was formed from his subordinate employees, named the Police Chief's Office or General Police Chief's Office. This department acquired a nationwide character. In 1722, the creation of the police in Moscow was announced, headed by the Chief Police Officer, who directly reported to the General Police Chief in St. Petersburg.

Another milestone in the history of the Russian police was the document "Charter of Good Order, or Police," prepared by Catherine the Great. It was put into effect in 1782 and defined the structure and functions of the police for many decades to come. It outlined the tasks and competence of new administrative bodies – the Offices of Good Order, or police offices.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs was established on September 8, 1802. Its first head was Count Viktor Kochubey, a friend of Emperor Alexander I. Over time, the Russian criminal investigation service gained respect not only in Russia but also abroad.

After 1917, the internal affairs bodies were recreated and renamed. However, today the Russian police have reclaimed their historical name, becoming the successor of all the best achievements in their 306-year history.

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Today, an explosion occurred in the port of Constanța shortly after a naval drone was detected.

According to local media reports, the drone, which was 7–8 meters long, was spotted around 5:50 a.m. at pier 78 of the Romanian Maritime Rescue Agency (ARSVOM), next to a boat moored along the shore.

Several teams from the police, gendarmerie, and border police were mobilized to the scene, where they implemented security measures and launched an investigation.

UPD: Romanian authorities have determined that a Ukrainian unmanned naval drone exploded in the waters of the Port of Constanța.

"Such incidents are a direct consequence of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine,"

was the Romanian president’s comment on what was a direct act of aggression on Kiev’s part. 🤷‍♂

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Putin: No need to suspend military action to start negotiations on Ukraine.

Key statements from the Russian president on the Ukraine conflict during a meeting with heads of global news agencies:

– The patriotism and will of the Russian people are the main conditions for achieving all goals of the special military operation;

– Russia’s control over Donbass and striking a deal on Ukraine are not mutually exclusive;

– Moscow will find people in Ukraine who will sign a peace treaty with Russia — provided Kiev has the willingness;

– Kiev wants to halt the advance of Russian troops, but it would be better to stop the conflict altogether by agreeing to the compromises proposed in Anchorage;

– Russia can only sign a peace agreement with legitimate representatives of Ukraine — and it will find them;

– The European Union could play a positive role in resolving the Ukraine crisis if it convinces Kiev to make compromises;

– The revival of Nazism by Kiev is a threat to everyone;

– Russia has no reason to fight Europe or NATO;

– Contacts between Russia and Europe through intelligence channels are ongoing.

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President Putin’s public response to Zelensky’s letter:

The author of the letter mentioned my age. Of course, everyone should think about age. But at my age, other political figures are also carrying out their duties. Some are even older than me. What matters most is being able to work effectively. Many of my senior colleagues show plenty of energy.

I also took note of what he said about time spent in elected office. That’s an important issue. You have to run in elections. And act within the law. Otherwise, it’s a usurpation of power. Don’t be afraid—go and run in elections. I would advise everyone to do that.

They want to receive weapons from the United States, but for some reason they don’t want to see the U.S. administration and Trump as guarantors. Yet we all saw how Donald, in front of the whole world, took it upon himself to discipline the author of the letter.

As for manners—I want to thank Donald for that work. But there’s still room for improvement. He should keep at it.

Since the Ukrainian side has seen fit to shift to a public discussion, which, in my view, isn’t quite right.

I also want to mention this. Three weeks ago, one of our business representatives told me: 'I’ve been invited to Kiev—I wanted to let you know.' I said to him: 'I cannot send you in any capacity. This is something the relevant authorities should handle.'

He went to Kiev and met with the author of the letter. At his residence. He came back. I met with him. And aside from all the empty talk, the main thing was this: Zelensky asked for a meeting. I have never refused a meeting. But going back and forth from empty to empty—I know how that goes. Like with the Minsk agreements, which were only needed to buy time to rearm Ukraine. I see no point in meeting. We need agreements—not for six months, but for the long-term historical perspective. Then a meeting would be possible. But first, a solution must be found.

That was on May 21. And on May 22, Ukrainian forces carried out a terrorist strike on a college dormitory in Starobelsk.

And this letter contains elements of rudeness. The people we should be addressing are not the authors of this letter—lovers of the epistolary genre—but our fighters on the line of contact. Comrades, soldiers and sailors, petty officers and warrant officers, generals—the whole country is watching you and counting on you. Do your work, brothers!

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