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 00:56:29 +0300 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 Pirate Ship 'Trump's America': Sad Story About Depletion of US Missile Stockpile https://english.pravda.ru/world/167151-us-thaad-missile-stockpile/ a4af29ebe20f21f605fcb30baac56b5b Growing concerns over missile inventories and rising demand for THAAD interceptors have pushed questions about America's defense production capacity back into focus. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:32:00 +0300 World Best Plants That Naturally Stop Weeds From Taking Over Your Garden https://english.pravda.ru/news/gardening/167150-best-ground-cover-plants-natural-weed/ ac638765927d94e284bb1fe3fdfae6b2 Certain ground cover plants can naturally slow weed growth, reduce garden maintenance and create a healthier, more attractive landscape. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0300 Gardening Putin Says Russia Ready for Ukraine Talks Based on Istanbul Agreements https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/167149-putin-russia-ready-ukraine-talks-istanbul-agreements/ d1e6b886bb8844c388f9c30d552e2e14 Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow remains prepared for negotiations with Ukraine based on earlier agreements while also addressing battlefield developments and Western involvement. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:37:00 +0300 World South Ossetia President Alan Gagloev Resigns and Accepts Key Kremlin Role https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/167148-alan-gagloev-resigns-south-ossetia-joins-putin-administration/ 53deba70bdaf695fd10fd36e8336d8e0 Alan Gagloev has stepped down as President of South Ossetia after accepting a senior advisory role under Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking a significant political shift for the region. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:29:00 +0300 World $10 Million Bombardier Business Jet Damaged at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport https://english.pravda.ru/news/society/167147-bombardier-jet-damaged-sheremetyevo/ dff97442de4e6c76dc19f1f8d6db609a A Bombardier Global Express XRS business jet valued at approximately $10 million was damaged during a towing operation at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport and has been grounded pending repairs. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0300 Society Archive Article from 1999 Forecast Russia-Ukraine War and Territorial Changes https://english.pravda.ru/news/society/167146-1999-russia-ukraine-prediction/ 9a353ae277f69665934310fe9ba9a717 An article published in a Russian weekly newspaper in 1999 has resurfaced online after commentators noted its predictions of a future military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and major geopolitical changes in the region. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0300 Society Ukraine and NATO Launch Initiative to Target Russian Airfields https://english.pravda.ru/world/167145-ukraine-nato-airfield-strategy/ 72fc5855f227cab8dd8d0a9458b6c558 Ukraine and NATO have announced a new initiative focused on limiting the operational effectiveness of Russian military airfields, prompting concerns about future threats to aviation infrastructure. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0300 World Nearly 100 Homes Damaged After Tornado-Like Whirlwind Hits Russia’s Sverdlovsk Region https://english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/167144-kushva-whirlwind-damage-emergency/ 11d6f8539f5989f5584edeb80b688e6e A powerful whirlwind swept through the town of Kushva in Russia's Sverdlovsk Region, damaging nearly 100 homes, disrupting power supplies, and prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:58:00 +0300 Incidents Voronezh Declares Three Days of Mourning After Deadly Missile Attack https://english.pravda.ru/news/society/167143-voronezh-missile-attack-mourning/ 0434db1f80702eaaa588e960982efb6e Authorities in Russia's Voronezh Region have declared three days of mourning after a missile attack on June 22 killed five people and caused damage to residential buildings, vehicles, and industrial facilities. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0300 Society Ukraine Signals Ceasefire Rethink and Issues Warning to UN Security Council https://english.pravda.ru/opinion/167142-ukraine-un-ceasefire-ultimatum/ 6e7ba58e132cce40f97bada92a4caad0 Encouraged by the results of long-range strikes against Russian targets, Kyiv has signaled that it may reconsider its ceasefire proposal and has called on the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution demanding a full and unconditional cessation of hostilities Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0300 Opinion