The European Union announced a new package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, saying that Moscow’s daily deadly attacks against Ukraine show that it is not interested in peace – despite recent diplomatic efforts.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended a ban on the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products to buyers that comply with the Western-imposed price cap, pushing the restriction through the end of 2025.

The Kremlin has stated that Russia will respond to Ukraine's attacks on its strategic airfields when and how the Russian military deems necessary. Source: Dmitry Peskov, Russian ruler Vladimir Putin's press secretary,

The Kremlin warned that it won't let Ukrainian Defense Forces take advantage of even a brief lull in fighting at the front. Moscow is banking on Washington changing its stance on ending the war, according to an interview with a Kremlin official given to the Russian state outlet TASS.

Claims of Russian President Vladimir Putin's helicopter being "at the epicenter" of a Ukrainian drone attack in Kursk Oblast were reportedly fabricated by the Kremlin, the Moscow Times reported on May 30,

Solovyov, 62, is notorious for his strong nationalist views, vocal support for Putin's policies, and aggressive style of debate, including frequent threats aimed at the West.

Despite the massive air attacks by Russia against Ukraine, the US believes this is not yet the “retribution” the Kremlin threatened following Operation Spiderweb. President Vladimir Putin is convening the Security Council,

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has approved a development strategy for Russia's Navy for the next 25 years, one of his key aides has said. Nikolai Patrushev, who heads Russia's Maritime Board, told media that the Russian president had last month signed off plans for the Navy until 2050.