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Moscow Claims Bombers Hit in Drone Attacks Were Not Destroyed, Promises Repairs; U.S. Says 10 Warplanes Destroyed
Ukraine's security services carried out a large-scale drone assault on Russian military airfields over the weekend, damaging or destroying dozens of long-range bombers used in missile strikes against Ukraine, in what Kyiv described as a "devastating blow" to Russian airpower. The June 1 operation, reportedly 18 months in the making, targeted five airbases across Russia-including sites more than 2,500 miles from Ukraine's borders. 
Ukraine's security services carried out a large-scale drone assault on Russian military airfields over the weekend, damaging or destroying dozens of long-range bombers used in missile strikes against Ukraine, in what Kyiv described as a "devastating blow" to Russian airpower. The June 1 operation, reportedly 18 months in the making, targeted five airbases across Russia-including sites more than 2,500 miles from Ukraine's borders. -
Putin Blasts Ukraine Over Bridge Attacks, Questions Purpose of Peace Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday cast doubt on the value of continuing peace talks with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv's leadership of orchestrating deadly bridge attacks that killed seven and injured 115 civilians. Speaking in a televised meeting with senior officials, Putin said, "The current Kyiv regime does not need peace at all... What is there to talk about? How can we negotiate with those who rely on terror?" 
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday cast doubt on the value of continuing peace talks with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv's leadership of orchestrating deadly bridge attacks that killed seven and injured 115 civilians. Speaking in a televised meeting with senior officials, Putin said, "The current Kyiv regime does not need peace at all... What is there to talk about? How can we negotiate with those who rely on terror?" -
Khamenei Rejects U.S. Nuclear Proposal, Vows Iran Will Keep Enriching Uranium
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday forcefully rejected a central U.S. demand to halt uranium enrichment, vowing that Tehran would continue its nuclear program despite the risk of escalating tensions with Washington and its allies. Speaking in a televised address marking the anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's death, Khamenei declared, "The proposal that the Americans have presented is 100% against our interests." 
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday forcefully rejected a central U.S. demand to halt uranium enrichment, vowing that Tehran would continue its nuclear program despite the risk of escalating tensions with Washington and its allies. Speaking in a televised address marking the anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's death, Khamenei declared, "The proposal that the Americans have presented is 100% against our interests." -
Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korea Presidency After Historic Snap Election
Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party has been declared the winner of South Korea's snap presidential election, securing the presidency after former leader Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration plunged the nation into political turmoil. With more than 99% of the vote counted early Wednesday, Lee held a lead of over two million ballots, prompting his conservative rival, Kim Moon-soo, to concede. 
Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party has been declared the winner of South Korea's snap presidential election, securing the presidency after former leader Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration plunged the nation into political turmoil. With more than 99% of the vote counted early Wednesday, Lee held a lead of over two million ballots, prompting his conservative rival, Kim Moon-soo, to concede. -
Ukraine Hits Crimean Bridge With Underwater Explosives in Third Attack on Key Russian Supply Line
Ukraine said on Tuesday that it had launched a third major strike on the bridge connecting mainland Russia to the occupied Crimean Peninsula, using underwater explosives to damage the structure's critical support columns. The attack, conducted by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), marks a continued campaign by Kyiv to sever Russian military supply lines and symbolically challenge President Vladimir Putin's control over the annexed region. 
Ukraine said on Tuesday that it had launched a third major strike on the bridge connecting mainland Russia to the occupied Crimean Peninsula, using underwater explosives to damage the structure's critical support columns. The attack, conducted by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), marks a continued campaign by Kyiv to sever Russian military supply lines and symbolically challenge President Vladimir Putin's control over the annexed region. -
Israeli Forces Open Fire Near Gaza Aid Site, Killing 27 in Third Deadly Incident This Week
Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution point in Rafah, southern Gaza, on Tuesday, killing at least 27 Palestinians and wounding more than 160, according to local health officials, marking the third fatal incident near food handout sites in as many days. The Israel Defense Forces said troops fired "warning shots" near individuals who approached them in a way they perceived as threatening. 
Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution point in Rafah, southern Gaza, on Tuesday, killing at least 27 Palestinians and wounding more than 160, according to local health officials, marking the third fatal incident near food handout sites in as many days. The Israel Defense Forces said troops fired "warning shots" near individuals who approached them in a way they perceived as threatening. -
UK to Build 12 Nuclear Submarines, Add 7,000 Weapons in $15 Billion Defense Overhaul
The United Kingdom will expand its nuclear-powered attack submarine fleet, add thousands of long-range weapons, and establish a new cyber command under a sweeping defense strategy aimed at preparing the country for high-intensity warfighting, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government announced Monday. 
The United Kingdom will expand its nuclear-powered attack submarine fleet, add thousands of long-range weapons, and establish a new cyber command under a sweeping defense strategy aimed at preparing the country for high-intensity warfighting, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government announced Monday. -
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Stalled as Ukrainian Drone Attack Hits Nuclear-Capable Bombers
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine resumed Monday in Turkey under heavy strain, as Ukraine launched one of the most audacious attacks of the war on Russian strategic air power, hitting nuclear-capable bombers thousands of kilometers from the front lines. The assault, carried out with long-range drones across five Russian regions, destroyed over 40 warplanes, Ukrainian officials said. 
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine resumed Monday in Turkey under heavy strain, as Ukraine launched one of the most audacious attacks of the war on Russian strategic air power, hitting nuclear-capable bombers thousands of kilometers from the front lines. The assault, carried out with long-range drones across five Russian regions, destroyed over 40 warplanes, Ukrainian officials said. -
Kyiv Executes Massive Drone Raid Inside Russia; Zelensky Says 34% of Strategic Bombers Damaged
Ukraine launched a sweeping long-range drone assault on multiple Russian air bases over the weekend, targeting dozens of strategic bombers in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called "an absolutely brilliant result" and "our most long-range operation." The strikes, part of an 18-month covert operation codenamed "Spiderweb," come on the eve of direct ceasefire talks between Kyiv and Moscow scheduled for Monday in Istanbul. 
Ukraine launched a sweeping long-range drone assault on multiple Russian air bases over the weekend, targeting dozens of strategic bombers in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called "an absolutely brilliant result" and "our most long-range operation." The strikes, part of an 18-month covert operation codenamed "Spiderweb," come on the eve of direct ceasefire talks between Kyiv and Moscow scheduled for Monday in Istanbul. -
U.S. Envoy Rejects Hamas Ceasefire Demands as ‘Totally Unacceptable’; Gaza Death Toll Surges
Efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza have hit a new impasse after Hamas submitted a response seeking amendments to the latest U.S.-backed proposal, which both Israel and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff rejected as "totally unacceptable." The deadlock comes amid intensifying Israeli airstrikes and a growing humanitarian catastrophe across the enclave. 
Efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza have hit a new impasse after Hamas submitted a response seeking amendments to the latest U.S.-backed proposal, which both Israel and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff rejected as "totally unacceptable." The deadlock comes amid intensifying Israeli airstrikes and a growing humanitarian catastrophe across the enclave.
