Latest News About Russia on edge

Updated 2026-06-17 19:00

attended SPIEF to project strength a stable economy for Russia Day, Zelensky open letter urging an immediate ceasefire along the frontline and a potential in-person talks; ISW notes the June 12 update warns that an Oreshnik IRBM could be used against Kyiv within 24-48 hours. Frontline challenges and ongoing northern Sumy Oblast operations; domestic security actions labeling opposition groups and tightening controls ahead of elections. Analysts' read also notes military strains at the front as authorities project strength.

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