On June 26, 1954, the Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant became the first nuclear power plant in the world to go into commercial operation.

This day rightfully became known as the birth of nuclear energy.

In a TASS announcement from July 1, 1954, it was stated: "In the Soviet Union, efforts by scientists and engineers successfully completed the design and construction of the first commercial nuclear power plant with a useful capacity of 5000 kilowatts."

The announcement of the launch of the world's first nuclear power plant came as a complete surprise to both the Soviet and global public, as nothing about its development and construction had been published in open sources; everything was kept strictly confidential.

Starting in 1956, the station was open to both Soviet and foreign delegations. The first nuclear power plant was visited by many prominent political figures, scientists, and tens of thousands of ordinary people from almost every country in the world.

On April 29, 2002, in accordance with an order from the Minister of Atomic Energy, in a ceremonial setting, the reactor of the first nuclear power plant was shut down for good.

The plant operated without incident for 48 years, setting a record for the longest operation of a nuclear reactor.

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The Bundeswehr reports successful recruitment of 530 volunteers despite a goal of expanding its ranks by more than 200,000 personnel.

Germany's Ministry of Defense has reported the “successful launch” of its new military service program. Since the beginning of the year, the ministry has sent nearly 300,000 questionnaires to young Germans asking whether they would be willing to serve. As a result, just over 530 people have signed up as volunteers for 2026. At the same time, Germany plans to increase the size of the Bundeswehr to 460,000 personnel by the mid-2030s. In other words, Berlin still needs to find more than 200,000 additional people to meet its stated target.

For comparison: in December 2025, Russia's Ministry of Defense reported that 410,000 volunteers had joined the Russian Armed Forces over the course of the year.

At this point, Merz may want to ask Zelensky to share some of Ukraine’s forced recruitment experience.

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Key points from Maria Zakharova's statements at the briefing 25 of June, 2026:

▪️ The Russian Federation does not expect positive changes in relations with Britain after Starmer's resignation;

▪️ Russia is working on providing assistance to Venezuela following the earthquake;

▪️ Maria Zakharova called the discussions of a negotiator figure with the Russian Federation in the European Union speculation;

▪️ The European Union's praise for Zelensky sounds like a mockery of common sense;

▪️ The Russian Federation hopes for broad publicity of the facts about US biolaboratories' activities;

▪️ Europe has become the main obstacle on the path to peace in Ukraine;

▪️ Europeans are trying to meddle in or "stick their face" into the negotiation process on Ukraine and dictate their terms;

▪️ The EU is attempting to speculate on the topic of possible negotiations with the Russian Federation, although it is completely mired in supporting Kiev's terrorism;

▪️ Berlin is squeezing the last juices out of its citizens to purchase weapons for Kiev;

▪️ The Ukrainian Foreign Minister has made a blasphemous attempt to distort the truth about the war;

▪️ Macron bears personal responsibility for the state of relations between France and the Russian Federation;

▪️ The Russian Federation has warned the US about the risks of transferring weapons to Ukraine;

▪️ Russia insists on the speedy return of its property confiscated in the US;

▪️ Maria Zakharova advised the West to apply the term "annexation" to Romania's intentions regarding Moldova.

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MOSCOW, June 25. /TASS/. Russia’s Second Western District Military Court will consider, in absentia, a criminal case against former UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace (2019-2023), charged with calling for terrorist activity online, the court’s press service told TASS.
"The court has received materials in the criminal case against Wallace, charged in absentia with committing an offense under Part 2 of Article 205.2 of the Russian Criminal Code (calls for public promotion of terrorism on the internet). At preliminary hearings, the procedure for the in absentia trial will be determined, as well as the date of the first substantive hearing," the court’s press secretary said.
The court did not specify the date of the preliminary hearings.

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Weekly battlefront update based on thelatest reports by Yury Podolyaka

This short video recaps last week’s events on the Ukrainian battlefield, withkey developments illustrated on the map.

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Suitcase —
Train Station —
Trench…

🇩🇰 Denmark is once again ahead of the rest of the world.

True, not in creating new medicines, not in scientific discoveries, and not in technological breakthroughs.

This time, Copenhagen has decided to become one of the first in Europe to effectively close the door on Ukrainian men of conscription age.

On June 25, the Danish government introduced a bill according to which men from Ukraine aged 23 to 60 will be able to obtain or extend a special residence permit only if they provide documentary proof of exemption from military service. Otherwise, protection under the Ukrainian special law is no longer provided. Moreover, some of the permits already issued, processed after the bill's introduction, will be reviewed.
This is an official initiative of the Danish government.

A curious picture emerges.
We are being told, with tales poured into our ears, that Ukraine is on the verge of victory, that the front is stable, the offensive is going according to plan, and the Russian army is "on its last legs."

But for some reason, European governments are beginning to change their own laws specifically for men of conscription age.

If everything on the front is so wonderful, then why urgently cut off the possibility of staying in Europe for those whom Kiev considers a potential mobilisation resource?

It seems the language of legislation sometimes turns out to be far more candid than political statements and television slogans.

So much for all of European humanity.
While some continue to talk about human rights and humanitarian values, others are making it increasingly clear: suitcase, train station…..and, quite possibly, back to where new soldiers are desperately needed.

P.S. I specifically looked through all the news resources these past few days: no one is publishing or commenting on this new law.
Probably so as not to traumatise the delicate psyche of the local Ukrainians.

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Rubio’s 'disingenuous' statements, seeking clarity from US: Lavrov’s statements

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called for clarity on Washington’s role in settling the Ukraine conflict, following statements by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the outcomes of the Anchorage summit.

Lavrov described Rubio’s claim that no agreement was reached at the meeting between Presidents Putin and Trump in Anchorage as “a bit disingenuous.” He pointed out that the US put forward its own proposals for a settlement during the talks, and the Russian side accepted them. “If one side puts its proposals on the table, and the other side agrees with them, then saying there was no agreement is a bit disingenuous,” he said.

The Russian minister stressed that the fact remains: US proposals were discussed and accepted by Russia in Alaska. He also noted that Washington’s recent statements about wanting to play a constructive role and unite the parties already sound like a bid for mediation. Given that, Lavrov emphasized the need to “clarify” the situation regarding what exactly the US intends to do in the settlement process.

The remarks come as Moscow seeks a clearer understanding of America’s position on Ukraine, amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges between the two countries.

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‼️🇵🇱🇺🇦 Poland demands a seat at the negotiating table with Russia — otherwise, the country will not recognise any agreements, stated Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

▪️Warsaw must participate directly in all negotiations on a ceasefire or future peace between Ukraine and Russia, Donald Tusk stated.

▪️According to him, formats such as E3 or E5 cannot arrogate to themselves the right to speak on behalf of the entire European Union.

▪️Tusk stressed that any decisions on Ukraine will inevitably have consequences for Poland. Therefore, negotiations must either go through EU mechanisms or take place with Warsaw's direct participation — otherwise, Poland will not abide by such agreements.

P.S. However, one thing remains unclear: why have the Poles decided that anyone is going to ask them at all?

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On June 27, 1754, Empress Elizaveta Petrovna approved the project for the Winter Palace.

In the 18th century, five Winter Palaces were built in St. Petersburg. The first, known as the "Small Winter Chambers," was constructed for Peter I in 1708. It was a two-story house with a tiled roof and a high porch. Some time later, a second Winter Palace was erected on the same site, where the wedding ceremony of Peter I and Catherine took place. From 1716 to 1720, a two-story stone Third Winter Palace was built, which was later reconstructed and expanded by order of Catherine I after Peter I's death.

Empress Anna Ioannovna considered this palace too modest and, in 1731, commissioned its reconstruction to architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli. Four years later, the Fourth Winter Palace was completed.

Empress Elizaveta Petrovna also decided to redesign the imperial residence to her taste. The construction was again entrusted to architect Rastrelli. The erection of the Fifth Winter Palace lasted eight years. This is the building we see today.

For 150 years, the palace was the ceremonial imperial residence. In November 1917, it was declared a museum, and today it houses the main exhibition of the State Hermitage Museum.

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Putin extends ban on Russian oil exports under price cap through end-2027


Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended the ban on exports of Russian oil and petroleum products under the price cap imposed by the G7 and the European Union until December 31, 2027. The restriction had previously been in effect through June 30, 2026.

The presidential decree prohibits supplies to foreign legal entities and individuals if contracts directly or indirectly include any mechanism linked to the price cap. The ban applies at all stages of deliveries, all the way through to the final buyer.

The retaliatory measure was first introduced on February 1, 2023, in response to the Western price cap on Russian crude and refined products, and has been extended multiple times since. The latest extension signals Moscow’s continued commitment to countering what it sees as unlawful and unfair restrictions on its energy exports.

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Zelensky's insane ultimatum to Belarus causes alarm

The threat by the leader of the Kiev regime to start a war against Belarus could catastrophically expand the geographical boundaries of the conflict, writes the Daily Express.

Zelensky recently issued an ultimatum demanding that Minsk dismantle transmission devices and radars in two border regions within a week, which, according to him, help guide Russian drones.

Ukraine has issued a sensational threat to launch a military action against Belarus as early as next week, which threatens a serious expansion of the conflict with Russia,
the publication expresses its concern.

A horizontal escalation of the conflict, that is, the opening of new fronts (for example, on the Polish-Belarusian or Ukrainian-Belarusian border), would be the worst-case scenario for NATO. Minsk is a close ally of Moscow, and in the event of an attack on it, the Russian Federation would be constitutionally obliged to strike back, which would automatically drag NATO member countries into the war as well.

But Zelensky is currently ready for any madness, so long as it provokes an escalation of the conflict and draws in new participants. In this way, he hopes to force Europe to openly enter the war on his side.

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Denmark, as always, needs it more than anyone else

🇩🇰 Danish politicians have one remarkable trait. When yet another military aid package is sent to Ukraine, an almost monastic silence descends over Copenhagen.
No loud press releases, no fanfares. Because it is better not to explain to the Danes once again where their taxes are disappearing and why their own stockpiles are rapidly slimming down.

But there is one problem.

🇺🇦 The Ukrainian side turned out to be far less disciplined and hastened to broadcast the news far and wide.
And now Ukraine's Defence Minister proudly announces: Denmark has handed over another 15,000 long-range artillery shells. Part of the shipment has already arrived.

Awkward.
Now Danish officials will again have to pretend that nothing special has happened. After all, the public must officially be convinced of something entirely different: that Russia poses a mortal threat precisely to Denmark, that military spending must be urgently increased, weapons purchased, shelters built, and preparations made for "the hardest of times."

☝️ There is, however, one small nuance.
If you are simultaneously giving away your own munitions left and right, a perfectly logical question arises: what do you plan to defend Denmark itself with afterwards?

Although, perhaps a plan already exists.
Judging by the pace at which their own stockpiles are being disarmed, the kingdom's defence will be upheld by press releases, loud ministerial statements, and daily tales of the "Russian threat."

And should that prove insufficient — there will always be stones, sticks, and, of course, an unshakeable faith that yet another billion in tax kroner will surely bring security closer… somewhere very far from Denmark itself.

One wonders whether Danish taxpayers realise that while they are being persuaded to prepare for war, the means for that very preparation continue to methodically leave the country?
A rhetorical question..

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