INTEL ARCHIVE

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·10 days ago

Death toll from strike on Merefa rises to six, 31 injured

The number of victims of a Russian strike on Merefa in the Kharkiv region has risen to six.

HIGHPolitical

Zelenskyy meets Georgian PM targeted by Ukrainian sanctions

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Armenia.

🇦🇲 Armenia·Ukrainska Pravda·10 days ago

HIGHAerial

Finnish military says it is impossible to down drones near Russian border — Yle

There have been multiple reports of UAVs being spotted within Finland and its airspace

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·10 days ago

Republicans, including Trump, are quietly trying to persuade Senator John Fetterman to switch parties or become an independent.

Republicans, including Trump, are quietly trying to persuade Senator John Fetterman to switch parties or become an independent. Fetterman says he is staying a Democrat, but he hasn’t completely ruled out the idea in private. Source: POLITICO

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·10 days ago

British military instructor who started working for Russia in Ukraine is sentenced to 8 years in prison

Ross Cutmore was convicted for sharing information about the Armed Forces of Ukraine and cooperating with the FSB, the Security Service of Ukraine reports.

Dr. Andreas Krieg | Gulf Security Expert | Institute of Middle Eastern Studies:

Dr. Andreas Krieg | Gulf Security Expert | Institute of Middle Eastern Studies:   The Emirati model in Washington is trying to emulate the Israeli lobby.   The turning point was 2006, when DP World was blocked from taking over US ports after 9/11 backlash. The Emiratis realized they were seen as just another Muslim country. That's when the idea of Emirati exceptionalism was born.   From 2006, the Emiratis studied the Israeli model, building networks in Washington, pushing narrativ

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Al Jazeera·10 days ago

Armenia hosts major EU summits in pivot away from Russia

European leaders gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks.

Greece's Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis on Türkiye's Eurofighter fighter jet purchase:

Greece's Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis on Türkiye's Eurofighter fighter jet purchase: Greece cannot demand from any country how it will operate on issues that have to do with the procurement of their defense systems. However, what we consider to be absolutely necessary is to ensure that these systems, for which procurement is made to third countries, will not be utilized against an allied country.

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·10 days ago

PSL 11’s highest scorer Babar Azam named captain of the edition’s Team of the Year

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday revealed the ‘Team of the Year’ for the 11th HBL Pakistan Super League edition, with Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam leading the side after finishing as the highest run-getter for the season, said a press release issued by the board. The 11th HBL PSL season culminated on Sunday with Peshawar Zalmi lifting the title for the second time since 2017, after beating tournament debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in Lahore. “The team was selected by

HIGHNaval

Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Threatens Ships Over Trump Plan to Break Its Blockade

🇮🇷 Iran·NY Times World·10 days ago

HIGHAerial

Pakistani delegation attends US investment summit to expand global footprint

ISLAMABAD: A delegation of 16 Pakistani entrepreneurs and business leaders is participating in the ‘SelectUSA Investment Summit’ that has opened in National Harbour, Maryland, to establish new connections and opportunities to grow through investing in the United States. The four-day Investment Summit, which opened on Sunday, is the highest-profile event in the United States to facilitate business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organisations (EDOs

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·10 days ago

HIGHPolitical

Respect-based dialogue needed to develop Russia-Japan relations — senior Russian MP

According to Grigory Karasin, Russian lawmakers share views that "the sanctions pressure on Russia is senseless"

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·10 days ago

German Foreign Minister Wadephul:

German Foreign Minister Wadephul: Germany fully supports the American negotiating position. There is no justification for Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz. It must reopen it.

🇷🇺 Russia·Moscow Times·10 days ago

This Mysterious Occult Healer Is Behind Some of Russia’s Biggest Wartime Protests

Svetlana Lada-Rus defies conventional expectations of who a worthy Putin opponent should be. What's the secret to her popularity?

HIGHGround

Russian forces increase combat activity in southern regions – Voloshyn

In April, Russian troops intensified combat activity in southern directions, particularly in the Prydniprovske and Oleksandrivka sectors, where a significant increase in assaults and combat clashes has been recorded. However, the heaviest attacks are taking place near Huliaipole.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·10 days ago

HIGHNaval

Iran war: US says both military and merchant ships have passed through Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump had earlier announced the "Project Freedom" operation to "help free up" ships stuck in the key waterway. Iran said that would amount to a truce violation. DW has the latest.

🇮🇷 Iran·Deutsche Welle·10 days ago

HIGHGround

Hezbollah said it attacked Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah said it attacked Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon In a statement, the Lebanese group Hezbollah said that its fighters launched rockets at a group of Israeli troops and their vehicles in the town of Qantara in the Marjayoun district in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah also claimed to have carried out 11 operations against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday as Israeli troops continue to occupy and bomb further regions in the country.

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·10 days ago

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli attacks Keir Starmer:

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli attacks Keir Starmer: The atmosphere in Britain is very difficult… right now, Britain is one of the weakest governments. Without a dramatic change in leadership there… they’re not even capable of saying ‘radical Islam.’ But I do draw some encouragement from what I’m seeing in the polls — the strengthening of conservative forces, whether it’s the Conservative Party, Reform UK, or other similar elements.

🇳🇪 Niger·AfricaNews·10 days ago

Nigerian, Beninese militias kill dozens of Fulani herders in border raid

A state-backed Nigerian militia, operating alongside the military, killed scores of ethnic Fulani herders in a raid, local sources have told AFP.

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli:

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli: We come from very comfortable, satisfied societies that want results here and now — and if oil prices go up, then it’s ‘oh no.’ I think that from a historical perspective, these things will be forgotten.

🇷🇺 Russia·Interfax Ukraine·10 days ago

Civilian killed in Kherson suburb due to Russia shelling – official

A Russian attack took the life of a civilian in the village of Komyshany within the Kherson city community, according to the head of the city military administration Yaroslav Shanko.

HIGHNuclear/Missile

Five people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region

Local governor says several injured in the attack with at least 10 houses struck by Russian missiles.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Al Jazeera·10 days ago

CRITICALGround

Israel killing Palestinians ‘like we haven't since 1967’, top commander says

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🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·10 days ago

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli:

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli: I think we should have learned the lessons from Ukraine much earlier. I know there were teams within the military that worked on this, and it’s a shame they didn’t get more attention and space.

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·10 days ago

HIGHNaval

GCC condemns Iranian attack on UAE oil tanker

GCC condemns Iranian attack on UAE oil tanker Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassim Mohammed al-Badawi has denounced “in the strongest terms” the Iranian attack on an Emirati-affiliated oil tanker that was transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. “The continuation of these brutal Iranian attacks by targeting ships passing through the strait is piracy and serious extortion of the security of sea lanes and strait,” al-Badawi said in a statement on the GCC’s website

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·10 days ago

Foreign instructor sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for spying for FSB – SBU

A court has sentenced a retired foreign military instructor who worked for the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) to eight and a half years in prison, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: My son keeps asking me not to finish the job, so that there will still be something left for him to do in Lebanon. And I tell him: don’t worry — there will be enough for everyone.

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·10 days ago

CRITICALNuclear/Missile

Opinion: War on Iran has triggered a fundamental crisis of trust in the nuclear non-proliferation treaty

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CRITICALNuclear/Missile

Three-day mourning period declared in Merefa community for victims of missile strike

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🇷🇺 Russia·Interfax Ukraine·10 days ago

🌍 GLOBAL·Clash Report·11 days ago

Bessent:

Bessent: Attacks from Iran have closed the Strait, and we are reopening it. I would urge the Chinese to join us in supporting this international operation.

🌍 GLOBAL·Clash Report·11 days ago

Bessent:

Bessent: I think the Iranians are starting to believe their own propaganda. Their leadership is hunkered down in bunkers. I don’t think they know what’s going on.

HIGHGround

Russian defense minister congratulates troops on liberating Sumy's Miropolye

Andrey Belousov thanked the personnel for remaining faithful to the Motherland and their oath

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·11 days ago

CRITICALMISSILE_ATTACK

CENTCOM: U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers are currently operating in the Arabian Gulf after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in support of Project Freedom. American forces are actively assisting eff

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·LiveUAMap·11 days ago

CRITICALNaval

Israeli MP calls for 'conquest, expulsion, settlement' as she tours Gaza boundary

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🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·11 days ago