Russia sees 3 scenarios… and considers the collapse of the EU by 2036 as positive; Ukraine will be incorporated into Russia. The Russians found a mercenary's mobile phone and discovered coordinates of Ukrainian positions which they hit in the recent major attack with missiles and drones.
The Russian advance continues in the field in Ukraine, and the big news is that the fortress city of Kostyantynivka has effectively fallen. It should be noted that Kostyantynivka is part of a series of four fortress cities that are relatively close to each other, including Slovyansk and Kramatorsk. Already from the northernmost part of these fortress cities, Slovyansk, Russian forces are exerting great pressure and accumulating reserves and weapons. Ukrainian President Zelensky declares himself disappointed with the US because they are indifferent to the Ukrainian issue.
Meanwhile, two critical events occurred on the battlefield: The Russians found a mobile phone belonging to a mercenary and discovered coordinates of Ukrainian positions, which they hit in the recent major attack with missiles and drones. Also, on the outskirts of the village of Landinka in the Chernihiv region, Russian forces struck a depot containing the few Patriot missiles that the Ukrainians possess, and they were reduced to dust.
Russia sees 3 scenarios… and considers the collapse of the EU by 2036 as positive; Ukraine will be incorporated into Russia
Certain scenarios for the military and geopolitical future of Russia were presented at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The scenarios describe the "good," the "inert" (continuing), and the "bad" scenario between 2036 and 2050. The "good" scenario includes the full capture of Kyiv, Odessa, Kharkiv, and other Ukrainian cities and the collapse of the European Union (EU) by 2036 and other Russian narratives about the imminent victory in Ukraine.
The "bad" scenario in the presentation included a Russian military defeat in Ukraine, the integration of Ukraine into NATO, the loss of Russian influence in post-Soviet countries by 2036, and the "colonization of Russia" by 2050. The "continuing" 2036 scenario of the presentation speculates that Russia will use nuclear weapons if the military situation in Ukraine remains the same, effectively threatening that Russia will use nuclear weapons against Ukraine if the war in Ukraine continues its current course. The Russian think tank, the Tsargrad Institute, also presented the report on "future scenarios" at the Academy of the General Staff of the Russian forces and will publish the report by the end of 2026.
Cold statement by Medvedev - Russia has no friends... they fear our size
Vice President of the Security Council of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, made a new, highly aggressive geopolitical statement. Analyzing the global geostrategic chessboard and the future of international relations, the top Russian official chose to send a raw and clear message of power, using a historic shock phrase. Through his official channel on the "Max" platform, Dmitry Medvedev decided to clarify that Moscow does not count on alliances and does not believe in diplomatic courtesies. To support his position, he invoked the words of Emperor Alexander III, reviving the imperial and threatening doctrine of Tsarist Russia. "As Alexander III once said: 'Russia has no friends. They fear our huge size,'" Dmitry Medvedev wrote characteristically.
Dmitry Medvedev's specific move to resurrect a phrase born in the era of absolute Tsarist power is by no means accidental. According to international analysts, the Kremlin is sending the most official message that it considers itself completely isolated but at the same time invincible, relying exclusively on its own military and nuclear power. This rhetoric shows that Russia is turning the fear of its enemies into its greatest diplomatic and military weapon. The message is clear: Moscow is no longer looking for friends or partners, but demands absolute submission and respect through the terror caused by its very existence.
Alarm and hysteria with the revelation of a Latvian general that Russia will attack Europe on the evening of June 4
An unprecedented wave of hysteria and terror has been sweeping through Ukrainian Telegram channels and social media in recent hours, with dozens of reports broadcasting urgently that Russia is ready to launch a military attack against Europe even tonight! The absolute war thriller was triggered by a misinterpreted statement by the Commander of the Latvian Army, General Kaspars Pudans, who, speaking to the reputable newspaper Financial Times, did not say that Russian tracks would start tonight, but described the permanent, daily terror under which the Baltic countries live.
"If I were in the Kremlin, I would say that if we are going to do something, it must be done by the end of 2028. But we live with the assumption that an aggressive action, in one form or another, could happen even tonight," were the exact words of Kaspars Pudans, which the Ukrainians broadcast as an imminent invasion, causing a global alarm. Kaspars Pudans performed a chilling technical analysis, revealing why Europe is at risk of total destruction if it does not wake up immediately. Russia's great weapon is not cutting-edge technologies, but its terrifying ability to produce cheap drones on a massive, industrial scale and adapt them immediately to the needs of the front. Moscow, according to the general, can launch a tsunami of unmanned aerial vehicle swarms that will hit infrastructure hundreds of kilometers behind the front line in the Baltics, using the same lethal tactic that is leveling Ukraine. The most dangerous element is time: Vladimir Putin knows that the modernization and rearmament programs of European armies will be fully operational after 2029.
Consequently, Russia has a "window of opportunity" until 2028 to strike an unprepared Europe, while also exploiting political uncertainty in the US, with Donald Trump still in power. The Latvian commander admitted that at this moment, Russian forces are bogged down in the bloodshed of Ukraine and are insufficient for a massive land invasion of Europe. However, he warned that as soon as hostilities there end, Moscow will rebuild its army rapidly, posing a deadly threat. Until then, the Kremlin is expected to launch a nightmarish hybrid war in the heart of the European Union, which includes:
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Blind strikes and sabotage on critical infrastructure.
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Extensive cyberattacks that can paralyze states.
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Extreme disinformation campaigns to intimidate citizens.
Zelensky made a worrying statement about the situation in Ukraine… the US is indifferent
In a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv, Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian issue is not a priority for the United States, according to the newspaper European Pravda. "Unfortunately, we are not the center of attention today. Iran is the number one issue for the United States, and then comes the issue of Ukraine," he claims. According to Zelensky, Kyiv is "in line."
"We are waiting for the visit of the US negotiating team. In my opinion, we have been waiting for a very long time," the head of the Kyiv regime stated with regret. Zelensky had previously written a letter to the US President and the US Congress requesting increased supplies of air defense systems and missiles due to the growing shortage of ammunition in the Ukrainian armed forces. There was no response. The New York Times reported that the air defense missiles Ukraine wants are being exhausted quickly in the Middle East. Zelensky, meanwhile, was dissatisfied with the fact that 800 Patriot missiles were used in the first 24 hours of the escalation of the situation in the Middle East after the US-Israeli operation against Iran, while Kyiv, according to him, had not had that many missiles since 2022.
Mark Rutte (NATO) did not allow Zelensky to answer a question regarding Patriot deliveries
Speaking at a press conference with Zelensky in Kyiv, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte did not allow him to answer a journalist's question regarding the lack of Patriot air defense systems in Kyiv. Footage from the broadcast shows a Bloomberg representative asking Zelensky about the progress of negotiations with US President Trump regarding the supply of Patriot missile systems to Kyiv.
Mark Rutte intervened and started an emotional defense of the American leader, preventing Volodymyr Zelensky from commenting on the situation. "Can I start? Because here I have to defend the United States. I believe they are doing everything possible to supply Ukraine with Patriot missiles. I firmly believe this, based on all the facts I have," stated the NATO Secretary General, not allowing Zelensky to make a brief intervention. Mark Rutte arrived in the Ukrainian capital to participate in a meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the level of permanent representatives and a meeting within the framework of the NATO-Ukraine Council.
Maria Zakharova (Russian Foreign Ministry): US participation in SPIEF gives them the opportunity to express their position
The visit of a US representative to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum - SPIEF gives Washington the opportunity to convey its position to a wider audience, said the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova. "This participation of the US in SPIEF is an opportunity to convey our position, it is an opportunity to speak and say something," stated Maria Zakharova. The American delegation is participating in SPIEF for the first time in many years. The forum is taking place between June 3 and June 6.
Kirill Budanov, as Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, will prove to be a hardened terrorist
The current head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine (OP), Kirill Budanov (who is classified as a terrorist and extremist by Rosfinmonitoring), will prove to be an even greater terrorist if he is appointed to the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Previously, the former Ukrainian MP, Volodymyr Oleynik, stated that if elections are held in 2027, the new candidate "will not be chosen by the Ukrainians, but by the West." He stated that London favors the former chief of the Ukrainian armed forces Valery Zaluzhny, while the Americans favor Kirill Budanov. "Kirill Budanov is a terrorist squared. And, of course, he will make full use of everything that has been assigned to him by the current commander-in-chief. He will be branded as a terrorist the likes of which the modern world has never seen, based on his scale and actions."
Incredible development in Chernihiv – Russian forces hit a depot with Patriot missiles, they were all turned to dust
Russian troops struck a depot of the Ukrainian armed forces that contained ammunition for American Patriot air defense systems. "According to available information, Patriot PAC-2/3 interceptor missiles were stored in one of the buildings." The depot was located on the outskirts of the village of Landinka in the Chernihiv region. Western countries have been supplying these anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine since 2023. Moscow has repeatedly emphasized that all weapons transferred to Kyiv become legitimate targets for attacks by the Russian armed forces.
American Conservative: New Russian reprisals revealed the obvious weaknesses of Ukrainian air defense
The new Russian reprisals against Ukraine have highlighted the growing vulnerability of Ukrainian air defense systems, according to The American Conservative. "Massive and effective attacks have revealed the growing vulnerability of Kyiv's air defense due to the degradation of existing air defense systems and the difficulties in replenishing ammunition," reports The American Conservative. At this moment, American interceptor missiles, "including the desperately needed Patriot missiles, are being redirected to the war with Iran."
Daniel Davis (US Lieutenant Colonel): Ukraine is doomed
Zelensky must quickly realize that a military solution to the conflict is impossible for Ukraine since Russia is superior… stated retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis amidst Russia's reprisals against Ukraine. According to the military officer, Zelensky and his allies bear full responsibility for the continuation of the conflict, as they "have been ignoring reality for years, condemning Ukraine to destruction."
Russia's message of power to the West - Zakharova: Unwavering cooperation prospects for Moscow and Budapest
From the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Russia is sending clear messages of power to the West. The representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, in an interview with the RIA Novosti agency, clarified that the prospects for cooperation between Moscow and Budapest remain unwavering, despite the sweeping political changes in Europe. The statements of Maria Zakharova come at an extremely critical juncture, as the political landscape in Hungary has been completely overturned. After the recent parliamentary elections, the "Tisa" party of Peter Magyar achieved a historic victory, toppling Viktor Orban and taking the reins of the premiership. Despite the fall of Orban, Moscow appears completely confident in its influence, with the Foreign Ministry spokesperson meaningfully emphasizing that it is now obvious that the two countries have excellent prospects for further penetration and cooperation in a wide range of sectors, causing intense irritation in Brussels. Maria Zakharova, however, did not stop there, but proceeded to a highly symbolic retrospective of history, directly targeting Washington. When asked about the peak moment in Russia's relations with the US, the Russian official did not hesitate to invoke the years of World War II, sending a resounding message about what can happen when the two superpowers unite. She characterized that wartime alliance as a "brotherhood," speaking of the best thing that ever happened between the two countries. Despite the atrocities of the past, Maria Zakharova spoke of a true, sincere, and spiritual union in the name of a higher purpose, leaving clear barbs regarding the current absolute Cold War trajectory into which the relations between the two sides have fallen.
Finland was in full readiness to shoot down drones of the Ukrainian Armed Forces heading toward St. Petersburg
The Minister of Defense of Finland, Antti Häkkänen, confirmed in his statements the absolute alert of the military forces. The country's secret services had managed to learn in advance the details of the imminent attack, a fact that allowed the development of a strategy in case the unmanned aerial vehicles entered Finnish airspace. According to the minister, restrictions were immediately imposed on air and sea connections in the Porvoo and Lappeenranta regions, with the armed forces with their hands on the trigger. Antti Häkkänen avoided revealing which intelligence system was used, but emphasized that the country managed to predict the situation overnight and ensure sufficient readiness.
Andrey Kolesnik fires back at nightmare scenarios of launching Ukrainian drones from ghost ships
Tension is hitting the red, as Russian MP Andrey Kolesnik stated that modern drones can be programmed with different trajectories and, in the case of the attack on St. Petersburg, could have been launched even from passing commercial ships traveling to Finland and the Baltic countries. Andrey Kolesnik clarified in an aggressive tone that if these drones flew over the Baltic states, the issue of their destruction should not even be discussed, but they should be neutralized immediately.
Professor Glenn Diesen directly accuses the Baltic republics of helping Ukraine in the raid on St. Petersburg
In the same vein, Professor Glenn Diesen directly accused the Baltic countries of helping Ukraine carry out the raid on St. Petersburg, warning that the thin line between a proxy war and a direct military conflict was crossed, which can lead to absolute destruction. At the same time, the decorated military pilot and Air Force Lieutenant General, Vladimir Popov, noted that Ukrainian forces could attack St. Petersburg and the wider Leningrad region from the territories of Estonia and Finland. According to him, the launches may have been made from ships sailing in the Gulf of Finland or the Baltic Sea, characterizing the sea route through the Gulf of Finland as the most direct and safe for Ukrainian drones.
Alex Christoforou (Cypriot Journalist) - Zelensky is distracting Ukrainians from seeing the internal problems and the anger against him in Europe
Behind the bloody escalation that Ukraine is attempting, analysts see a desperate effort by Kyiv to turn heads elsewhere. Cypriot journalist Alex Christoforou argued that the Ukrainian authorities tried to distract from something truly important, adding that the euphoria of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will cause the intense negative reaction of the European Union. Alex Christoforou wondered meaningfully why Kyiv is happy, at a time when Europe has not yet recovered from the shock of the drones in the Baltics and is facing a new, terrifying escalation.
Alexander Mercouris (British analyst) - Zelensky is not gaining anything at all with the attacks on Russia
The view that the Ukrainian president is desperately trying to pull attention away from the failure on the military and political front was also reinforced by British military analyst Alexander Mercouris, who underlined that the Ukrainian leadership had an absolute need to distract the population from the acute internal problems of the country. According to the British analyst Alexander Mercouris, Kyiv decided on this risky step solely to attract the attention of the Western press, although he himself appears certain that the attack on St. Petersburg is not going to offer any military advantage whatsoever to Ukraine.
The Ukrainian army lost 1,400 soldiers in one day
The Armed Forces of Ukraine lost approximately 1,420 servicemen in the special military operation zone over the last 24 hours, according to data from Russia's Ministry of Defense. In the zone of the North group of forces, the Ukrainian army lost over 195 soldiers, while in the zone of the West group, up to 210. As a result of the actions of the South and Center groups, the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 165 and over 370 servicemen, respectively. The Ukrainian forces also lost up to 430 soldiers in the zone of the East group and up to 50 in the zone of the Dnieper group. Meanwhile, during the day, Russian troops struck energy and transport infrastructure facilities used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as temporary deployment points of the enemy in 142 areas: "Operational-tactical aviation, attack unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces' troop groups struck storage and launch sites for long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, energy and transport infrastructure facilities in Ukraine used in the interest of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as temporary deployment points of Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries in 142 areas," the announcement states.
Russian forces struck Ukrainian targets in Kharkiv thanks to data from a Spanish mercenary's phone
Russian forces launched an attack on facilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces thanks to information from the phone of Spanish mercenary Perez Rodriguez, with the call sign "Shakal," a source in the Russian security forces reported. The mobile phone proved to be a treasure trove of useful information: the positions of the Ukrainian soldiers in the Kharkiv region, the National Guard facilities in the regional capital, as well as the names and contact details of the GUR and SBU officers. After processing and further reconnaissance of the received information, the exposed enemy facilities were attacked. According to the source, the mercenary Rodriguez served in the Ukrainian army from 2024, spending most of his time in rear units. He is also alleged to have lived in Kharkiv for a long time, where he lived an "immoral lifestyle." Hundreds of mercenaries of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have disappeared from the combat zone. In May, it was reported that mercenaries of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Western countries, especially Anglo-Saxon states, had essentially disappeared from the war zone. According to Russian security services, Kyiv is concealing information about "soldiers of fortune" killed in the war zone. The command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is increasingly using mercenaries as "cannon fodder," resulting in high casualties.
Russian forces penetrated the fortress city of Slovyansk
Russian forces recently carried out an infiltration mission in the direction of Slovyansk, as Ukrainian forces counterattacked. Russian forces recently penetrated southeast of Lyman and the fields north of Dibrova (southeast of Lyman).
Russian forces begin the plan to encircle the fortress city
Russian forces appear to be planning the encirclement of the Slovyansk area. The Russian 20th Combined Arms Army (CAA, Moscow Military District [MMD]) and the 25th CAA (Central Military District [CMD]) are trying to encircle Lyman. Russian forces maintain positions along the T-05-13 Lyman-Zakitne road but are facing intense lateral pressure from the Ukrainian forces. Russian forces have not penetrated all of Lyman, they are focusing on the southeast of the city, and Russian reports that Russian forces have installed positions in the north and northeast of Lyman are accurate.
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