Prominent Russian filmmaker added to Ukraine’s ‘kill list’

"Multi-award-winning Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev has been added to Ukraine’s notorious Mirotvorets (Peacemaker) ‘kill list’ for visiting Crimea.
According to the entry, the director supposedly violated “Ukraine’s territorial integrity” by setting foot in the region that overwhelmingly voted to become part of Russia in a 2014 referendum. Kiev still claims the territory and refuses to recognize the outcome of the vote.
The personal details of Zvyagintsev’s mother, Galina, and his wife, Anna Matveeva, have also been doxed.

The filmmaker, who currently resides in France, has been openly critical of Russia’s military campaign against Ukraine.
Taking the podium at the Cannes Film Festival in May, after his film Minotaur was awarded the Grand Prix, Zvyagintsev addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling on him to “stop this carnage.”
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov responded by saying that the director “has no right” to make such criticisms, as he had never condemned the “bloody massacre that the Kiev regime unleashed in Donbass, starting from 2014, when the war began.”
Launched in 2014 as a nominally independent project, Mirotvorets has been linked to Ukraine’s security services and is notorious for publishing the personal details of anyone remotely deemed an enemy of the Ukrainian state. The website has targeted a wide range of international figures, including American journalist and podcaster Tucker Carlson, Hollywood director Woody Allen, former US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic, former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the late US diplomat Henry Kissinger, and musician Roger Waters.
Several individuals whose details were made public by Mirotvorets – including journalists and politicians – have been subsequently killed." RT

Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat

"Temperatures climbed across Europe again on Wednesday, as a record-breaking heatwave left

tens of thousands of people without power and boosted air conditioner sales on a continent unused and ill equipped to handle searing heat.
France's national temperature indicator -- an average of daytime and nighttime temperatures across 30 stations -- reached 29.8C on Tuesday, the hottest since measurements began in 1947." msn

Ukrainian air defence downs 95 out of 101 Russian drones, six hits recorded

"Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 101 drones of various types on the night of 23-24 June. Air defense forces have intercepted 95 UAVs, although six strikes have been recorded at five locations and debris from downed aerial assets has fallen at a further six locations." Pravada

5.2 Earthquake - 265 km SSE of Dunhuang, China

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit 266 km (165 mi) away from Dunhuang, Gansu, China, late in the evening at 11.29 pm local time (Asia/Shanghai GMT +8). The quake had a very shallow depth of 8.1 km (5 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

251 clashes on front line over past day

"251 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, nine clashes were reported. Russian forces carried out 68 shelling attacks, including seven using MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 13 attacks near Kozacha Lopan, Izbytske, Starytsia, and Okhrimivka, as well as toward Kutkivka, Lyman, and Vovchanski Khutory.

In the Kupiansk sector, one attack was recorded toward Shyikivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 16 Russian assaults near Ozerne, Novoselivka, Drobysheve, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Russian troops carried out 16 assaults near Kryva Luka, Riznykivka, Zakitne, and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces attempted one attack toward Malynivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, 20 attacks were recorded near Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Kostiantynivka, and Rusyn Yar.
The Pokrovsk sector recorded the highest number of assaults over the past day, where Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled 44 Russian attacks, according to the General Staff. Russian forces were active near Bilytske, Nikanorivka, Dobropillia, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Serhiivka, and Kotlyne, as well as toward Hryshyne, Myrne, Vilne, Torske, Kucheriv Yar, Dorozhnie, Novyi Donbas, Hannivka, Muravka, and Filiia.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces attempted one assault toward Oleksandrohrad.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces launched 24 attacks over the past day, attempting to advance near Velyka Tersa, Huliaipilske, Rybne, Dobropillia, Huliaipole, and Zaliznychne. Enemy forces also attempted to push forward toward Rivne, Kosovtseve, Zarichne, Staroukrainka, Danylivka, and Charivne." Ukrin

Belarusian opposition warns Ukraine of plans for Minsk to enter war

"Belarus' exiled opposition has handed President Volodymyr Zelensky a list of warning signs that Minsk soon plans to enter Russia's war against Ukraine.
The document, created by the United Transition Cabinet of Belarus and handed to Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha on June 22, outlines clear policy areas pointing to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's domestic shift towards a wartime posture.

The points that the exiled cabinet drew attention to included constitutional changes cancelling Belarus' status as a neutral, non-nuclear state, a two-fold increase in the recruiting of new contract soldiers, a five-fold increase in military spending in the state budget, and the militarization of society, including children.
"Belarus has ceased to be a neutral and non-nuclear country," the report says.
The report notes that Belarus adopted a new military doctrine in 2024 that officially allows pre-emptive strikes in response to an "imminent threat."
On June 18, President Zelensky gave a public ultimatum to Lukashenko, giving his Belarusian counterpart a week to remove signal repeator equipment on Belarusian territory used to help guide Russian drone strikes.
Russia's Shahed-type long-range strike drones are known to use mesh radio stations to navigate, communicating both with each other and ground stations on their way to Ukrainian citiies." KI

Starmer 'always a welcome guest in Ukraine' Zelensky says, after British PM announces resignation

"Keir Starmer announced on June 22 that he would resign as the U.K. prime minister and Labour Party leader, a step that follows months of mounting internal pressure.
The departure is likely to trigger a leadership contest and deepen political uncertainty in one of

Ukraine's most vital allies.
Andy Burnham, Starmer's Labour Party rival, has been discussed as the likely next prime minister after securing a seat in parliament in last week's by-election.
During his resignation speech, Starmer listed "standing with Ukraine" and rebuilding relations with European allies as one of his government's main achievements.
"Keir, thank you for all our cooperation, your support, and the joint decisions that have helped make our Europe and our protection of life stronger," President Volodymyr Zelensky said, adding that the outgoing prime minister would always be a "welcome guest in Ukraine." KI

US deploys troops to Kenya to support Ebola isolation facility

"U.S. troops have deployed to an air base in Kenya to help with the construction and set up of a planned Ebola quarantine facility meant to house Americans. That planned site has sparked ongoing protests in Kenya, with multiple people killed by police." msn

Self-Described ‘Socialist’ Andy Burnham Looks to Replace Starmer as British Prime Minister

"The United Kingdom is set to see its seventh prime minister in the past ten years, and it appears that man will be Andy Burnham, a veteran Labour Party Westminster insider who has sought to cast himself as a “socialist” working-class hero.
Andy Burnham will return to the House of Commons after having spent the past ten years outside of the London political bubble as Mayor of Greater Manchester. Previously serving as the MP for Leigh from 2001 until 2017, his return was orchestrated over the past year as it became clear that outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was unable to inspire public confidence." Breitbart

5.1 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, 347 km northeast of Colonia, State of Yap, Micronesia

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea 336 km (209 mi) from Micronesia in the morning at 11.56 am local time (GMT +10). The quake had a shallow depth of 44 km (27 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

Trump-backed lawyer wins Colombia’s presidential election

"Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has narrowly won Colombia’s presidential election, according to an initial vote count, as voters bet on his promise of a crackdown on crime and a stronger economy.
De La Espriella had 49.66 per cent of the vote while his rival, Senator Ivan Cepeda, trailed by some 250,000 votes at 48.70 per cent, according to the national registrar’s tally of just under 100 per cent of ballots in the runoff ⁠election." msn

221 clashes at front line over past day

"In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, there were two clashes. The enemy carried out 69 strikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including two using MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the Russian army attacked Ukrainian Defense Forces positions 12 times toward the settlements of Vylcha, Kozacha Lopan, Symynivka, Pokaliane, Bochkove, Koloziazne, and near the settlement of Starytsia.
In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy attacked twice toward Kucherivka and Hlushkivka.
In the Lyman direction, the invaders attempted 20 times to break through Ukrainian defenses, attacking in the areas of Novoselivka, Novomykhailivka, Kopanky, and toward Borova, Drobysheve, Ozerne, Lyman, and Dibrova.

In the Sloviansk direction, the enemy stormed 16 times near Riznykivka, Kalenyky, and Zakitne, and toward the settlements of Rai-Oleksandrivka and Kryva Luka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces attacked once near the settlement of Nykyforivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the enemy carried out 14 attacks near the settlements of Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped 28 assault actions by the Russian army in the areas of Rodynske, Vasylivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novooleksandrivka, Dorozhnie, and toward Serhiivka, Muravka, Shevchenko, Vilne, and Matiyasheve.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the invaders carried out three assault actions in the areas of Sichenve, Verbove, and Nove Zaporizhzhia, where they were repelled.
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian forces carried out 22 attacks in the areas of Dobropillia, Zlahoda, Olenokostiantynivka, and toward Huliaipilske, Hirske, Vozdvyzhivka, Tsvitkove, Staroukrainka, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped a Russian attempt to advance near Stepove.: Ukrin

Russian-occupied Crimea completely suspends gas sales to civilians as Ukrainian drone strikes squeeze peninsula

"Gas stations in Russian-occupied Crimea have been instructed as of June 21 to completely

suspend sales of fuel to civilians, as Ukraine steps up medium-range drone strikes on energy infrastructure across the peninsula.
"Fuel will only be dispensed to state services that ensure the vital activities and security of the Republic of Crimea," Sergey Aksyonov, the Russian-appointed governor of occupied Crimea, said in a video address on the morning of June 21.
The ban is effective as of 9 a.m. on June 21, Aksyonov added." KI

Trump Threatens To Assassinate IRGC Officials In Switzerland - IR Iran In Meltdown

"President Trump has once again trapped the Islamic Republic. The tables have turned the IRGC's main officials have stormed out of the building in Switzerland on day one of the negotiations, allowing the junior interns to have some technical talks.

And why? because President Trump threatened to assassinate them before they returned to Iran.
The narrative was the United States is trying to tell Israel to behave in southern Lebanon when it comes to defending themselves against Hezbollah terrorists. Well, today it's switched.
It's now the pressure from the United States on the IRGC and Hezbollah in Lebanon while the Israelis remain in the southern parts of the country.

If this deal fails, President Trump is going to take the Straight of Hormuz over by force. The United States will scontrol the Straight of Hormuz." TousiTV

Tourists Hit by Lava Bombs as Fuego Volcano Erupts

"Tourists were forced to run as lava bombs exploded around them at Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island, Indonesia. The terrifying footage shows glowing rocks, ash, and panic near the crater — a reminder that active volcanoes can turn deadly in seconds. From Dukono to Stromboli, Etna, and Whakaari / White Island, tourists have repeatedly been caught too close when volcanoes suddenly erupted" Silki