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Putin acknowledges gas station queues, fuel shortages amid Ukrainian strikes as Russia works to stabilize supply
"Unfortunately, there are still lines at gas stations, and the right grade of gasoline isn't always available," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
'On a Sunday morning' — Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia, killing 2, injuring 17
The fatalities included a 53-year-old woman, Governor Ivan Fedorov said.
As State Duma elections near, Putin claims West seeks to politically destabilize Russia
Speaking at a congress of the ruling United Russia party, Putin said the West had failed to defeat Russia "on the battlefield" and was therefore trying to "stir up the political situation and sow internal unrest."
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine struck oil refineries in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and Yaroslavl Oblast, Zelensky says
Key developments on June 27-28: * Ukraine struck oil refineries in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and Yaroslavl Oblast, Zelensky says * Ukraine says 'Spirit of Anchorage' is 'dead,' Russia must face reality in peace talks * Explosions, fires reported in Kyiv amid Russian missile attack * Ukraine strikes Russian oil hub supplying Moscow for 2nd time this month, military says Ukraine struck oil refineries in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and Yaroslavl Oblast overnight on June 28, President Volodymyr Zele
Ukraine debates LGBTQ rights as thousands serve in the military | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Kateryna Denisova examines how Ukraine's attitudes toward LGBTQ people have changed — and why the country's laws have struggled to keep pace.
Zelensky proposes Cossack leader monument instead of toppled Lenin statue in Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed erecting a monument to Cossack Hetman Ivan Mazepa on the site where a statue of Vladimir Lenin was toppled during the EuroMaidan Revolution in Kyiv, calling it a step toward restoring "historical justice."
About Sergey Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov is Russia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he has held since 2004, making him one of the world's longest-serving foreign ministers. Born on March 21, 1950, Lavrov previously served as Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 1994 to 2004 and has been a central figure in promoting Kremlin foreign policy narratives.
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Ukraine's siege of Crimea has been a long time coming. Crimea is under an effective siege as Ukraine has been systematically isolating the occupied peninsula with a multipronged campaign of drone strikes. "Hell is beginning," Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said in a June 17 interview. "Logistics are being cut off. Crimea is being isolated." Ukraine plans to fully isolate the peninsula, cutting it off from Russian supply while destroying critical infrastructure — ultimately allowi
