PravdaReport https://english.pravda.ru/ PravdaReport: Russian news and analysis https://english.pravda.ru/pix/logo180.png PravdaReport https://english.pravda.ru en Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:17:07 +0300 Mediterranean Tanker Interception Highlights France's New Plans https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/167171-france-tanker-deliver-interception/ 143bb707c2165051926b5ae3c2f6f4ea French naval forces have intercepted the tanker Deliver in the Mediterranean Sea, marking another step in Europe's efforts to disrupt maritime networks used to transport Russian oil outside Western restrictions. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0300 World Russia Aims to Disrupt Ukrainian Military Logistics Through Strikes on Fuel Infrastructure https://english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/167170-russia-ukraine-logistics-strikes/ 77d26f5c2662984af4961e708d30bf50 Russia's Defense Ministry says its forces intend to disrupt Ukrainian military logistics through continued strikes on fuel storage sites, transportation infrastructure and energy facilities. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0300 Incidents US Rejects Anchorage Understandings as Moscow Reassesses Strategy on Ukraine https://english.pravda.ru/world/167169-anchorage-talks-russia-ukraine/ 9508aba137e62707704a7f38f04d1f8b Comments by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the status of the Anchorage discussions have significantly altered perceptions of the diplomatic track surrounding the conflict in Ukraine. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:07:00 +0300 World Catastrophic Damage: Deadly Venezuela Quake Marks Country’s Most Powerful Seismic Event Since 1900 https://english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/167168-venezuela-earthquake-century-record/ e468475c88b544cb3f543f75cea51364 Experts have described Venezuela's devastating 7.5-magnitude earthquake as an exceptionally rare event and the strongest seismic disaster to strike the country in more than 120 years. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0300 Incidents Car Plows Into Football Fans in Mexico, Injuring 17 After National Team Victory https://english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/167167-mexico-fans-car-crash/ 7f7532514d7b1dca61c3416eec421490 Seventeen people suffered injuries after a vehicle drove into a crowd of football fans celebrating Mexico's World Cup victory in the resort city of Cabo San Lucas. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0300 Incidents Belarus President Lukashenko Reveals Secret Contacts With Zelensky’s Representatives https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/167166-lukashenko-zelensky-belarus-warning/ 549c4b0ada28160cdbe6291b83954413 Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko revealed recent contacts with representatives of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as tensions between Minsk and Kyiv continue to rise over security issues along their shared border. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0300 World Apple’s Removal of VK Apps Sparks Claims of Fear Over Russian Technology https://english.pravda.ru/news/society/167165-apple-vk-tech-conflict/ ee118ee9e507d9a23665c57193986499 The removal of VK applications from Apple's App Store has fueled accusations of digital discrimination and prompted speculation about a broader conflict between the American technology giant and Russia's leading internet company. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0300 Society Massive Earthquake Strikes Venezuela as Fears Grow Death Toll Could Reach 100,000 https://english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/167164-venezuela-earthquake-tsunami-damage/ 486357016f0acc44662574f86a58ebbe A powerful earthquake in Venezuela caused widespread destruction, triggered tsunami warnings across parts of the Caribbean and raised fears that the death toll could climb dramatically. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:19:00 +0300 Incidents Russia Accuses Apple of Political Motives After Several Popular Apps Vanish From App Store https://english.pravda.ru/news/society/167163-apple-vk-appstore-removal/ 9bdc8e5a22b1d51dcea14b672d97d83c Russian officials and VK have condemned Apple's decision to remove several major Russian applications from the App Store, calling the move politically motivated and harmful to millions of users. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:31:00 +0300 Society Kremlin Reacts to Reports About Trump's Approval to Strike Deep Into Russia https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/167162-trump-ukraine-strikes-russia/ 336dbdfcc5af4092698cfcaddd5d4cb7 The Kremlin has dismissed reports that U.S. President Donald Trump authorized deeper Ukrainian strikes into Russia, while Russian officials continue to accuse Washington and London of supporting Kyiv’s military operations through intelligence assistance. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0300 World Russian Cartoons Conquer the World: Masha and the Bear Expands to More Than 100 Countries https://english.pravda.ru/society/167161-russian-animation-soft-power-global/ 040f610a781bcc39ab4340f50b79ac5f The global success of Russian animated series such as Masha and the Bear, The Fixies, and KikoRiki is being cited as evidence that Russia possesses significant soft-power potential through culture, family values, and children's entertainment. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:14:00 +0300 Society Oil, Politics, and American Games: What Remains of Venezuela Six Months After US Invasion https://english.pravda.ru/world/167160-venezuela-post-maduro-crisis/ 69cd79d56528ab05697918c5ea203feb Six months after President Nicolás Maduro was forcibly removed from power, Venezuela remains trapped in political uncertainty as competing factions within Chavismo struggle for influence amid growing foreign involvement in the country's economy. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0300 World Pentagon Hawk Steps Down Ahead of NATO Summit Raises Questions About Future Direction https://english.pravda.ru/world/167159-nato-europe-command-shakeup/ 9580d1a5ea03f53d700e7555792dc7d0 The resignation of a senior US military commander in Europe has fueled speculation that NATO is unlikely to pursue aggressive new military initiatives near Russia’s borders in the near future. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0300 World US Treasury Chief Suggests Russia Could Return to Dollar System After Ukraine Conflict https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/167158-russia-dollar-system-return/ 45d484abb70f312865043555ee499fb9 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Russia could potentially return to the dollar-based financial system after the end of the military conflict in Ukraine, highlighting Washington’s commitment to maintaining the global role of the US currency Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0300 World Trolleybus Cleaner Sentenced After Colleague Grabs His Private Parts Following Workplace Fight https://english.pravda.ru/news/society/167157-novosibirsk-depot-fatal-fight/ 60f77d755cbf637c2937fcd4c59611d9 A trolleybus cleaner in Novosibirsk has been sentenced to prison after a workplace altercation with a female colleague ended in her death. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0300 Society Berliner Zeitung: Ursula von der Leyen Faces Probe Over Confidential Messages With Zelensky https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/167156-von-der-leyen-secret-chat/ e2dc543acce3648210eb3cf55cb8e152 European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho has opened an investigation into European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over undisclosed communications with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0300 World Video Shows Russian Forces Destroying New US-Made MAAWLR Air Defense System in Ukraine https://english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/167155-maawlr-air-defense-destroyed/ 5d2c230a49789c1752f32fa06cf0e675 Russian forces claim to have destroyed a newly introduced American-made MAAWLR short-range air defense system used by Ukrainian forces during a drone strike in the Kharkiv region. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0300 Incidents Why Russia Has Not Targeted Ukraine’s Presidential Office in Kyiv https://english.pravda.ru/news/opinion/167154-bankova-street-zelensky-strikes/ dfa852d5ebaf4d0491148ff5dfc03a86 A Russian military blogger has argued that strikes on Kyiv’s Bankova Street would ultimately serve President Volodymyr Zelensky’s interests by escalating the conflict and reducing the chances of future negotiations. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0300 Opinion Kremlin Reacts to Rumors of South Ossetia’s Possible Accession to Russia https://english.pravda.ru/news/russia/167153-gagloev-putin-adviser-role/ 58f12457860ab0765a909b72ac633f56 The Kremlin has dismissed suggestions that the appointment of former South Ossetian President Alan Gagloev as an adviser to Vladimir Putin signals any plans for the republic's accession to Russia. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:27:00 +0300 Russia G7 Countries Provide Ukraine With $45.5 Billion in Loans Backed by Frozen Russian Assets https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/167152-g7-ukraine-frozen-assets/ d02f617ec6d0f053d51e2d95462dd4df Ukraine has received $45.5 billion in loans from G7 countries financed through proceeds generated by frozen Russian assets, according to figures released by the country's Finance Ministry. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:53:00 +0300 World