[2026-06-19 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Antitrust Service Investigating Moscow Gas Stations for Possible Price Gouging

Snippet: Russia’s Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS) has ordered two gas station chains in Moscow to explain recent price hikes, coming as intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks fuel rationing measures in an increasing number of regions.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/19/antitrust-service-investigating-moscow-gas-stations-for-possible-price-gouging-a93054

[2026-06-19 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Russia threatens escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack

Snippet: Russia has pledged to carry out frequent and "massive group strikes" against Ukraine shortly after Kyiv launched a barrage of drones on Moscow, triggering a huge explosion in one of the Russian capital's key oil refineries.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/19/russia-ukraine-moscow-drone-attack-trump.html

[2026-06-19 17:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Daily life around the world, in photos

Snippet: A woman and a navy lieutenant kiss in a park in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/daily-life-around-world-photos-f650553fa4b444b5a7721b7493ed860b

[2026-06-19 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ASEAN uses Russia summit to boost energy ties

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin, gesturing, poses with ASEAN leaders during their July 16-18 summit in the Russian city of Kazan. © AP

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/asean-uses-russia-summit-to-boost-energy-ties

[2026-06-19 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: How Ukraine is breaking through defences to bring war home to Moscow

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-19/ukraine-long-range-drone-missiles-moscow-attacks-war-russia/106817128

[2026-06-19 14:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea says treaty with Russia ‘essential legal weapon’ for stability

Snippet: North Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Russia, describing their treaty on a “comprehensive strategic partnership” as an “essential legal weapon” for securing strategic stability, as the two countries marked the second anniversary of the pact.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10781906

[2026-06-19 14:51 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Ukrainian drone-makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand

Snippet: TOKYO/TAIPEI – The CEO of UFORCE, a Ukrainian producer ⁠of attack drones, flew to Tokyo in April with a pitch for Japanese officials and defense contractors: build thousands of our drones to defend yourself and allies.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/19/world/ukraine-drone-makers-asia/

[2026-06-19 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 20th century measures won’t address 21st century trade insecurities

Snippet: Readers discuss why US tariffs are an outdated practice, how India should treat its neighbours with diverging interests, and Japan’s energy tightrope with the Kremlin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3357433/20th-century-measures-wont-address-21st-century-trade-insecurities?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 13:30 UTC+10:00] [Japan] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 20th century measures won’t address 21st century trade insecurities

Snippet: Readers discuss why US tariffs are an outdated practice, how India should treat its neighbours with diverging interests, and Japan’s energy tightrope with the Kremlin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3357433/20th-century-measures-wont-address-21st-century-trade-insecurities

[2026-06-19 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Is Trump Preparing To "Escalate To De-Escalate" With Russia?

Snippet: Authored by Andrew Korybko,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/trump-preparing-escalate-de-escalate-russia

[2026-06-19 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Brexit] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Who should negotiate with Putin?

Snippet: Stories driving the day in Brussels and beyond.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/podcast/brussels-playbook-podcast/who-should-negotiate-with-putin/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-19 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Putin orders release of 24 Pinoys detained in Russia, says Marcos

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the release of 24 Filipinos who have been detained in the Russian city of Irkutsk in Siberia since mid-2025 over immigration issues.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/news/putin-orders-release-of-24-pinoys-detained-in-russia-says-marcos/2368916

[2026-06-19 11:50 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery

Snippet: MOSCOW – The blast was so powerful that the huge disc-shaped lid of an oil storage tank was launched into the sky over Moscow like a frisbee.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/19/world/ukraine-moscow-oil-refinery-attack/

[2026-06-19 11:16 UTC+10:00] [Conflict] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Macron, Merz attack EU’s stance on Putin talks

Snippet: BRUSSELS ― Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz struck out against the EU for opening up communication with Vladimir Putin, putting the leaders of Europe’s two largest countries on collision course with a large part of the rest of the bloc.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/macron-merz-attack-eus-stance-on-putin-talks/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-19 11:09 UTC+10:00] [Communications] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Costa outreach to Russia was ‘misguided,’ Estonian PM says

Snippet: BRUSSELS — Efforts by European Council President António Costa to open diplomatic backchannels to the Kremlin could undermine the bloc’s support for Ukraine, Estonia’s prime minister has warned in the most staunch condemnation of the move yet.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/antonio-costa-outreach-russia-misguided-estonia-prime-minister-kristen-michal/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-19 09:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: N. Korea vows deeper ties with Russia on 2nd anniv. of signing key treaty

Snippet: SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Friday marked the second anniversary of the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with Russia, calling it "an essential legal weapon" that promises "a new global order."

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260619001300315

[2026-06-19 09:05 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ukrainian drone strike on oil refinery spreads flames and black smoke in Moscow

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/ukrainian-drone-strike-on-oil-refinery-spreads-flames-and-black-smoke-in-moscow-20260619-p6089r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 08:06 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fuel storage lid flies off as drone hits Moscow refinery

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/fuel-storage-lid-flies-off-as-drone-hits-moscow-refinery-20260619-p6089r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 07:26 UTC+10:00] [Communications] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Some EU leaders furious at Costa official’s calls with the Kremlin

Snippet: BRUSSELS — The EU’s communication with the Kremlin has provoked a furious backlash among some European governments, which complained they weren’t informed.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/some-eu-leaders-furious-antonio-costa-official-pedro-lourtie-kremlin-calls/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-19 07:07 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia to provide Ukraine extra $100 million

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-to-provide-ukraine-extra-100-million-20260619-p6089d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 06:51 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ukraine launches major attack on Russia

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/ukraine-launches-major-attack-on-russia-20260619-p60896.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 06:50 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Morning Mail: Ukraine hits Moscow, Hanson pulls MP into line, Messi pleads for ‘humanity’

Snippet: Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletter

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/19/morning-mail-friday-ntwnfb

[2026-06-19 06:27 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: News live: Australia gives Ukraine another $100m for fight against Russia; AFL great in hospital after truck crash

Snippet: Two payments of $50m will boost Ukraine’s air defence and munitions supply. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/19/news-live-australia-ukraine-jim-chalmers-anthony-albanese-capital-gains-tax-concessions-business-pauline-hanson-one-nation-ntwnfb

[2026-06-19 04:21 UTC+10:00] [World / Europe] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fiery attack on Russian oil refinery ‘fully justified’: Zelensky

Snippet: London: A drone strike on a Moscow oil depot has set off a fiery blast that sent the lid of a storage tank high into the air, in a new demonstration of Ukraine’s ability to reach targets deep inside Russia.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/fiery-attack-on-russian-oil-refinery-fully-justified-zelensky-20260619-p6088k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-19 04:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Türkiye is playing the game the West forgot how to play

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641790-turkiye-russia-hakan-fidan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-19 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Zelenskyy urges Europe to speed up US arms purchases

Snippet: BRUSSELS, Belgium — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on European allies Thursday to step up help for Kyiv to down Russian ballistic missiles and speed up purchases of US weaponry.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/19/world/zelenskyy-urges-europe-to-speed-up-us-arms-purchases/2368765

[2026-06-19 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russian Orthodox Church to Seek Leniency for Woman Jailed Over Easter Cake Hookah

Snippet: The Russian Orthodox Church plans to petition a Moscow appeals court for a lighter sentence for a woman recently imprisoned after making a hookah out of a traditional Orthodox Easter cake.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/18/russian-orthodox-church-to-seek-leniency-for-woman-jailed-over-easter-cake-hookah-a93052

[2026-06-19 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Polish authorities nab suspect in broad-daylight execution of Russian artist critical of Putin

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/18/world-news/polish-authorities-nab-suspect-in-broad-daylight-execution-of-russian-artist-critical-of-putin/

[2026-06-19 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: American Pastor Faces Deportation From Russia After Calling on Churchgoers to Pray for Donald Trump

Snippet: A court in Far East Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has ordered the deportation of an American pastor after he was recorded leading a prayer for U.S. President Donald Trump, RFE/RL’s Russian-language service reported Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/18/american-pastor-faces-deportation-from-russia-after-calling-on-churchgoers-to-pray-for-donald-trump-a93050

[2026-06-19 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos urges stronger ASEAN-Russia cooperation on security, economy, and people-to-people ties

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, called for deeper cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Russia, identifying peace and security, economic engagement, and people-to-people exchanges as the three key priorities that should guide the partnership in the years ahead.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/marcos-urges-stronger-asean-russia-cooperation-on-security-economy-and-people-to-people-ties/2368604

[2026-06-18 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Asean, Russia adopt comprehensive roadmap, cultural, energy cooperation

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Russia on Thursday adopted several key outcome documents aimed at expanding practical cooperation in the region.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/news/asean-russia-adopt-comprehensive-roadmap-cultural-energy-cooperation/2368585

[2026-06-18 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties

Snippet: MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Wednesday as Russia seeks to bolster business and other ties with the nations of the regional bloc.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/world/putin-hosts-leaders-of-southeast-asian-nations-seeking-to-boost-their-business-ties/2368587

[2026-06-18 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Zelenskyy says 'Moscow will burn' if Russian strikes continue

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/zelenskyy-says-moscow-will-burn-if-russian-strikes-continue/106816266

[2026-06-18 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Putin says Russia-Asean partnership 'stabilizing factor' in Asia-Pacific

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin holds bilateral meetings with leaders of Philippine, Brunei, Malaysia on the evening of an Asean summit in the central Russian city of Kazan. During talks with the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, Putin says 'the strategic partnership between Russia and the Asean is a key stabilizing factor in the Asia-Pacific region.' Putin also meets with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan who has 'asked' to meet Russian president, according to the Kremlin's aide Yuri Ushakov, a day

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/18/videos/watch-putin-says-russia-asean-partnership-stabilizing-factor-in-asia-pacific/2368488

[2026-06-18 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: The European Union has quietly sought to reopen communication with Russia

Snippet: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-eu-russia-zelenskyy-war-aa15744d012642764c460182bfa794e6

[2026-06-18 23:05 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Reading in Rome and a palace tour: photos of the day – Thursday

Snippet: View image in fullscreenMoscow, RussiaBlack smoke rises from the Gazprom Neft oil refinery in Moscow after a drone attack by UkrainePhotograph: AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenVersailles, FranceDonald Trump receives a tour of the Château de Versailles from Emmanuel Macron after the conclusion of the G7 summit in ÉvianPhotograph: Anna Moneymaker/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenWigan, UKA voter speaks to a police officer outside a polling station in Makerfield, Wigan, as voting gets under way in the byelection triggered by the Labour

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/jun/18/reading-in-rome-and-a-palace-tour-photos-of-the-day-thursday

[2026-06-18 22:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU member criticizes bloc’s latest Russia sanctions proposal

Snippet: The EU’s latest Russia sanctions package proposal includes counter-productive measures that could backfire on its own member states, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova has said.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641769-bulgaria-objects-eu-sanctions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-18 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: England's path to 2027 Women's World Cup starts in playoffs against Greece

Snippet: England’s Georgia Stanway celebrates scoring during the Women’s World Cup Qualifying soccer match between England Ukraine in Liverpool, England, Tuesday June 9, 2026. (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/womens-world-cup-european-qualifying-playoffs-draw-a0805fda59e03a9f3032feaeada9300d

[2026-06-18 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Putin y líderes del sudeste asiático acuerdan reforzar lazos en cumbre en Rusia

Snippet: El presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin (centro), asiste a una cumbre entre Rusia y la ASEAN, en Kazan, Rusia, el 18 de junio de 2026. (Kristina Solovyova/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Foto vía AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/rusia-putin-asean-cumbre-kazan-a61f777973355f2c42df1e314c25840b

[2026-06-18 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Polonia arresta a un sospechoso por el asesinato de un artista ruso crítico de Putin

Snippet: Un hombre identificado por medios polacos como Robert Kuzovkov y por la fiscalía como Robert K., de acuerdo con las leyes polacas de privacidad, que según dijeron era un artista con el pseudónimo Semyon Skrepetsky, posa para una foto con una de sus obras junto a la embajada rusa en Berlín, Alemania, el viernes 12 de junio de 2026, cuatro días antes de morir baleado en Biala Podlaska, Polonia, según autoridades polacas.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/polonia-rusia-kuzovkov-skrepetsky-artista-asesinado-32c39416bc0cc09324edf7ce6c906afc

[2026-06-18 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Massive Ukrainian Drone Swarm Attack On Moscow Hits Refinery

Snippet: While attention this week has been fixed on the lower part of Eurasia, where the U.S. and Iran have finally signed an interim peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin normalizing tanker flows through the critical waterway, the other major conflict area in Eurasia is flashing new warning signs.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/massive-ukrainian-drone-swarm-attack-moscow-hits-refinery

[2026-06-18 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Polish authorities arrest suspect in Russian activist's killing

Snippet: A man identified by Polish media as Robert Kuzovkov and by prosecutors as Robert K., in accordance with Polish privacy law, who they said was an artist who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, poses for a photo with one of his paintings near the Russian Embassy in Berlin, Germany, on Friday, June 12, 2026, four days before Polish authorities said he was shot and killed in Biala Podlaska, Poland.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/poland-artist-russia-killing-620489d5436d6a75b7357212b1eaa12b

[2026-06-18 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russia and ASEAN leaders agree to expand strategic partnership

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, attends the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, Russia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Kristina Solovyova/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-putin-asean-summit-kazan-591ec0a864ccbae794a619369b8477a3

[2026-06-18 21:26 UTC+10:00] [Foreign Affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Poland detains suspect in the murder of well-known Russian dissident

Snippet: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday announced authorities had detained a suspect in the murder of Russian exile and artist Robert ⁠Kuzovkov, who worked under the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-detains-suspect-russia-vladimir-putin-critic-murder-case/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: View from Russia: Social media bans won’t save your child

Snippet: By Lesya Ryabtseva, journalist and blogger

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/641773-internet-ban-wont-save-your-kid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-18 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Defect in Oreshnik’s Soviet-Era Guidance System Causes Serious Accuracy Issues – Report

Snippet: Shortly after the unveiling of the Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in 2024, President Vladimir Putin boasted that the medium-range weapon was a state-of-the-art Russian creation, not an upgrade of a Soviet-era system.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/18/defect-in-oreshniks-soviet-era-guidance-system-causes-serious-accuracy-issues-report-a93045

[2026-06-18 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war

Snippet: Moscow has come under the largest Ukrainian attack since the start of the full-scale war, with close to 200 drones hitting targets around the Russian capital and setting columns of thick smoke billowing high into the sky.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98291g5rr1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-18 19:34 UTC+10:00] [War in Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Ukrainian drones strike Moscow, setting oil refinery ablaze

Snippet: Ukrainian drones struck several targets around Moscow on Wednesday night, setting an oil refinery on fire and forcing the Russian capital’s airports to suspend flights.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/ukrainian-drones-strike-moscow-setting-oil-refinery-ablaze/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-06-18 19:33 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in large-scale drone attack on Russian capital

Snippet: Scores of Ukrainian drones bore down on Moscow on Thursday, hitting the Russian capital’s oil refinery for the second time this week in what Kyiv cast as a demonstration of its growing capabilities that should force Russia to accept a peace deal.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/18/world/ukraine-moscow-drone-strike/

[2026-06-18 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Moscow Court Places Businessman Ilya Traber in Pre-Trial Detention in Contract Murder Case

Snippet: A Moscow judge has ordered the pre-trial detention of Ilya Traber, a St. Petersburg businessman with alleged ties to President Vladimir Putin, as he awaits trial for the 2020 murder of businessman and politician Alexander Petrov.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/18/moscow-court-places-businessman-ilya-traber-in-pre-trial-detention-in-contract-murder-case-a93044