Politics

Rolling blackouts introduced in Sevastopol. Electricity outages reported in other cities of annexed Crimea

Rolling blackouts are being introduced in annexed Sevastopol, as reported by 'governor' Mikhail Razvozhayev in the messenger Max.

Renowned eco-activist Mona Khalil dies in Israeli strike in Lebanon. She dedicated over 25 years to protecting sea turtles

Lebanese environmental activist Mona Khalil, who spent over 25 years protecting the nesting sites of sea turtles in the south of the country, has died from injuries sustained in an Israeli airstrike. This was reported by The Guardian, citing her friends.

Zelensky, Kuchma, Yushchenko, and Poroshenko Return Polish Orders of the White Eagle After Navrátil's Decision to Strip Ukrainian President of the Award

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as well as former presidents Leonid Kuchma and Viktor Yushchenko, have refused the Polish Order of the White Eagle after Polish President Andrzej Duda stripped Zelensky of this award. Duda explained his decision by the fact that Zelensky renamed a unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in honor of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army.

Gasoline sales completely stopped in Crimea. Fuel will be supplied only to state services

All gas stations in annexed Crimea completely stop selling fuel from June 21, according to Russian "head" of the region Sergey Aksyonov in a video address.

US Department of Health and Human Services under Kennedy to Oversee Special Education Programs for Children with Autism. He Said Autism is Caused by Acetaminophen

The Donald Trump administration has transferred control of special education programs to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. now heading the department, according to The New York Times. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from disability rights organizations, who believe Kennedy's views on autism make him unsuitable for the role.

Starmer's Rival Andy Burnham Wins British Parliamentary By-Election and Will Likely Become New Prime Minister

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election to the British Parliament and secured a mandate as a Member of Parliament, opening his path to vie for the leadership of the Labour Party, and with it, the position of Prime Minister of Great Britain, The Times notes. According to the politician's allies, he plans to meet with current Prime Minister Keir Starmer next week.

The 'Matreshka' Bot Network Spreads Fakes About Conflict Between Baltic Countries and the Rest of the EU Due to Estonian Politicians' 'Obsession with Russophobia'

The Kremlin's 'Matreshka' bot network has launched a campaign aimed at creating division between the Baltic countries and the rest of Europe, as well as between the EU and Ukraine. The bots are spreading fake videos on Twitter (X) and Bluesky, disguised as content from well-known European media outlets, alleging disagreements between the EU and the Baltic states stemming from the Baltic politicians' 'obsession with Russophobia.' The bots are also publishing fake covers of Western publications with corresponding headlines. This was reported to The Insider by the 'Bot Blocker' project (antibot4navalny).

Macron and Sanchez Oppose Deportation Centers Outside the EU. Human Rights Activists: People May Be Sent There Before Appeal Decisions

French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have spoken out against the creation of deportation centers outside the European Union, which are permitted by the new EU deportation regulation. Human rights activists interviewed by The Insider warn that people could be removed from the EU before appeal decisions are made, held in centers in third countries for extended periods, and then deported further to countries where they face persecution, torture, or other serious harm.

Iran Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz Due to 'US Failure to Fulfill Obligations' Under Memorandum

Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, according to the Fars agency, citing a statement from the central headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 'Khatam al-Anbiya'.

After drone attack, oil depot in Kerch and Port Kavkaz caught fire. Four people died and 28 were wounded on the Kerch Peninsula.

Ukrainian UAVs attacked the Kerch Peninsula in annexed Crimea on the night of June 21. According to the Russian "head" of Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, there are civilian casualties. As of morning, four people were killed and 28 were wounded.

Concrete shelters being installed in Kronstadt after June drone attacks

The administration of the Kronstadt district of St. Petersburg announced the installation of concrete shelters in the city for temporary human accommodation during drone attacks. The first structures will appear in four public places in Kronstadt.

Polish President Nawrocki Deprives Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle After Renaming a Unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Honor of the UPA

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has deprived Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle, the country's highest state award, Reuters reports. The decision was made after Zelensky renamed a unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in honor of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), whose fighters killed Poles during World War II.