VLADIMIR PUTIN faces fresh humiliation after video emerged capturing the moment a Russian surface-to-air missile system 'BOOMERANGS and blows up own troops'.
The bizarre footage show the weapon as it fires on itself in a crazy malfunction.
The missile can be seen shooting into the sky – before turning mid-air and slamming back into where it came from in an enormous explosion.
The short clip was reportedly shot in the Ukrainian city of Alchevsk in the Luhansk region, which is under the occupation of pro-Russian separatist forces and is on the front line of the war in Ukraine.
It was filmed in the early hours of Friday morning when Russian troops reportedly launched a missile to intercept an oncoming Ukrainian plane.
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- Louis Allwood
Ukraine won’t get a ‘free pass’ into the EU, French officials claim
Despite the country being desperate to join the European Union, French officials have claimed the trading block will not come to Ukraine’s aid.
“There is no expedited procedure, there is no King’s Pass,” French Minister Delegate for Europe Clément Beaune said in an interview with French radio Europe 1.
“They need to finish the war first, to rebuild the country, to meet all the democratic and economic requirements. This will take time. But we are giving this signal of openness,” He added.
- Louis Allwood
Russia must strike LONDON first when World War Three erupts, says Putin ally
A CLOSE Putin ally and reservist general has called for London to be nuked first when World War Three breaks out.
MP Andrey Gurulyov, 54, a member of Russian parliament’s defence committee, also advocated for Russian to invade Nato countries in the Baltic.
On state TV’s Channel 1 he said there was no other way to prevent the West blockading Russian exclave Kaliningrad.
Such an invasion would trigger Nato’s clause five on mutual protection and potentially ignite a full-scale conflict.
“We’ll destroy the entire group of enemy’s space satellites during the first air operation,” said Lt-Gen Gurulyov, a senior commander who represents the main pro-Putin party United Russia.
“No one will care if they are American or British, we would see them all as Nato.
“Second, we’ll mitigate the entire system of anti-missile defence, everywhere and 100 per cent.
“Third, we certainly won’t start from Warsaw, Paris or Berlin.
“The first to be hit will be London.
“It’s crystal clear that the threat to the world comes from the Anglo-Saxons.”
- Louis Allwood
Zelensky addresses Glastonbury
President Zelensky has addressed festival-goers at Glastonbury to askrevellers to donate to help Ukraine's war effort.
Mr Zelensky said that Ukraine will not "let Russia's war break us", adding: "That is why I turn to you for support, Glastonbury… and I ask you to share this feeling with everyone whose freedom is under attack.
"Spread the truth about Russia's war, help Ukrainians who are forced to flee their homes because of the war, find our United24 charity platform and put pressure on all the politicians you know to help restore peace in Ukraine.
"The more people join us in defending freedom and truth, the sooner Russia's war against Ukraine will end. Prove that freedom always wins! Slava Ukraine."
- Louis Allwood
Russia 'struggling to support the invasion of Ukraine'
Russian forces appear to show signs of a 'struggle' after a Wagner military contractor was captured after being shot down.
UK's Ministry of Defence has said: "Ukrainian forces have announced that the pilot of a Russian Su-25 FROGFOOT ground attack aircraft shot down on 17 June was captured shortly afterwards.
"The pilot has confessed to being a former Russian air force Major, who had taken employment as a Wagner military contractor and had flown several missions during the conflict.
"The use of retired personnel, now working as Wagner contractors, to conduct close air support missions indicates that the Russian air force likely is struggling to support the invasion of Ukraine with sufficient aircrew.
"This is likely due to a combination of Russia’s insufficient numbers of suitably trained personnel and its combat losses."
- Louis Allwood
Russian missile fails during launch and boomerangs back
Dramatic video captures the moment a Russian surface-to-air missile system fires on itself in a bizarre malfunction.
In the footage, the missile can be seen shooting into the sky – before turning mid-air and slamming back into where it came from in an enormous explosion.
The short clip was reportedly shot in the Ukrainian city of Alchevsk in the Luhansk region, which is under the occupation of pro-Russian separatist forces and is on the front line of the war in Ukraine.
It was filmed in the early hours of Friday morning when Russian troops reportedly launched a missile to intercept an oncoming Ukrainian plane.
However, seconds later, the missile was returned to sender after the tracking system went haywire.
The video shows a huge explosion as well as bright flashes shooting down from the crash site.
- Louis Allwood
UK's Ministry of Defence latest intelligence update
Ukraine are likely to have made a couple of advances in the regions of Mykolaiv and Kharkiv.
Russia have been making several advances and fighting continues in Donetsk.
- henry moore
Moscow accuses Berlin of ‘Russophobic hysteria’ on anniversary of Nazi invasion
Russia’s foreign ministry on Wednesday accused Germany of anti-Russian sentiment in a statement on the anniversary of the invasion of the Soviet Union by Nazi troops in 1941 as tensions rage over Ukraine.
“Russophobic hysteria is systematically fuelled by almost daily public attacks against our country by members of the German government,” the ministry said, adding that authorities in Berlin undermine the process of “historical reconciliation” between Russians and Germans after World War II
- henry moore
Ukraine claims Russia commit 200 to 300 war crimes PER DAY
A Ukrainian source has claimed that the invading Russian forces are commiting a staggering 200 to 300 war crimes everyday.
“War crimes are our trouble. Every day we have 200 to 300 of them … We have a duty: when there is a crime, we have to start an investigation,” Iryna Venediktova told Ukrainian television.
This comes as reports emerge that over 150 cultural sites have been destroyed by Russia since the invasion began.
- henry moore
Russia has destroyed more than 150 cultural sites in Ukraine, report claims
According to a Unesco report, Russian forces have decimated the cultural sites of Ukraine.
The damage includes 70 religious buildings, 30 historical buildings, 18 cultural centres, 15 monuments, 12 museums and seven libraries.
This comes as one of Putin's top brass declares London will be the first city to be destroyed if the war in Ukraine escalates.
- henry moore
Ukraine awarded ‘candidate status’ with EU
President of the European Council Charles Michel has confirmed that both Moldova and Ukraine have been awarded with EU candidate status.
“Today marks a crucial step on your path towards the EU,” Mr Michel said, describing the European Council’s decision as a “historic moment”.
Ukraine applied for EU status just days after the Russian invasion commenced, it has acheived candidate status at a never-before seen speed.
Ukraine’s president hailed the decision, claiming: “Ukraine’s future belongs with the EU.”
- henry moore
Awe-inspiring video shows Ukrainian fighter pilots battling Russian forces
The cockpit clip, shared on social media, shows the pilot performing elaborate manoeuvres amid the ongoing air war.
The clip, shared by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, shows a pilot entering the plane, before he takes to the skies and battles Russian troops.
Commenting on the clip, the Ukrainian Defence Ministry said: “Dear World, look at how beautiful our land is. Is it any wonder that our pilots defend it with such courage and passion?”.
Read more here
- henry moore
Russian losses as of June 24
Russia continues to lose troops, weapons and equipment as its brutal invasion of Ukraine persists.
As of today, reports suggest the nation has lost over 34,000 troops, 216 planes and 1,507 tanks.
These reports from the Ukrainian military, and are collected by the Kyiv independent.
- henry moore
Liz Truss accuses Putin of ‘weaponising hunger’ with Ukraine blockade (2/2)
The Foreign Secretary accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of “weaponising hunger” with the blockade.
“He is using food security as a callous tool of war. He has blocked Ukrainian ports, and is stopping 20 million tonnes of grain being exported across the globe, holding the world to ransom,” she said.
“I’m here in Turkey to discuss the plan to get the grain out, supported by the United Nations.
“We’re clear that commercial vessels need to have safe passage to be able to leave Ukrainian ports, and that Ukrainian ports should be protected from Russian attacks.
“We support the UN talks, but Russia cannot be allowed to delay and prevaricate. It’s urgent that action is taken within the next month ahead of the new harvest. And we’re determined to work with our allies to deliver this.”
- henry moore
Liz Truss accuses Putin of ‘weaponising hunger’ with Ukraine blockade (1/2)
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has accused Russia of “weaponising hunger” and using food security as a “callous tool of war” with its blockade of Ukrainian grain.
Speaking at a press conference alongside Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Ankara, Ms Truss warned the crisis is “urgent” and must be solved in the next month to avoid “devastating consequences”.
Ukraine has been described as the “bread basket of Europe” and was one of the world’s largest exporters of wheat, corn and sunflower oil.
But the Russian invasion and Moscow’s mining of the access to the southern ports, including Odesa, has halted much of that flow and endangered world food supplies.
Ms Truss said the UK’s long-standing alliance with Turkey is “more important than ever” at a time when “security, sovereignty and self-determination are under threat”.
She said the countries are working “closely together”, in particular to get the “grain out of Ukraine”.
- henry moore
Inside Putin’s DIRTY billions
The despotic dictator of Russia has a wealth that is believed to be more than Bill Gates, and equal to that of Elon Musk, but where is all this wealth tied up.
In new leaked emails, just some of the Russian rulers assets have been exposed.
Here are just a few:
- henry moore
Ukrainian military to retreat from Sievierodonetsk.
According to the governor of the region, Ukrainian forces are being pushed back by Russian troops.
However the governor was quick to dispel rumours of in-fighting amongst Ukrainian troops.
"Do not spread rumors of betrayal. Nobody abandons our guys, nobody allows the encirclement (of our troops). The situation right now is as such that staying at these destroyed positions just for the sake of being there doesn't make sense," they said.
Reports emerged recently that 90% of the regions infrastructure has been destroyed.
- henry moore
Ukraine won’t get a ‘free pass’ into the EU, French officials claim
Despite the country being desperate to join the European Union, French officials have claimed the trading block will not come to Ukraine’s aid.
“There is no expedited procedure, there is no King’s Pass,” French Minister Delegate for Europe Clément Beaune said in an interview with French radio Europe 1.
“They need to finish the war first, to rebuild the country, to meet all the democratic and economic requirements. This will take time. But we are giving this signal of openness,” He added.
- henry moore
Mayor of Kyiv pays tribute to fallen Ukrainians amid EU membership talks
Former boxer and mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, has paid tribute to his fallen comrades as the EU announce Ukraine as been awarded candidate status.
"We paid a very high price for this chance," he wrote on Telegram. "Yes, we still have a lot to do on the way to the European family.
"But I am sure that Ukraine will do everything necessary, fulfil all the conditions and pass the necessary laws. Because otherwise our state has no future. Indeed, our best defenders are dying for it."
- henry moore
Putin vows to deploy Satan 2 nukes by end of year as tensions with NATO rise
In his latest threat to the west, the tyrant said the world-ending Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile would be delivered in the next six months, amid heightened tensions with NATO countries.
The despot boasted: “The missile can break through all modern anti-missile defences.
“There is nothing like this anywhere in the world, and won’t be for a long time.”
- henry moore
Ukraine awarded 'candidate status' with EU
President of the European Council Charles Michel has confirmed that both Moldova and Ukraine have been awarded with EU candidate status.
"Today marks a crucial step on your path towards the EU," Mr Michel said, describing the European Council's decision as a "historic moment".
Ukraine applied for EU status just days after the Russian invasion commenced, it has acheived candidate status at a never-before seen speed.
Ukraine's president hailed the decision, claiming: "Ukraine's future belongs with the EU."
- henry moore
Nike confirms plans to leave Russia
Sportswear maker Nike is making a full exit from Russia, three months after suspending its operations there.
The company confirmed the move in an emailed statement.
This comes as Russia continues its brutal invasion of Ukraine.
- John
Putin’s forces destroy college near Kharkiv being used to store humanitarian aid
Two cruise missiles slammed into the Liubotyn Vocational College of Railway Transport in Eastern Ukraine.
A woman was in the building , but somehow she survived.
This comes as the Ukrainian military announced that over 300 children have been killed by Russian forces since the war began
- John
Russia refuses to rule out death penalty for US nationals
The Kremlin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, has said he “can’t rule out” capitol punishment for US citizens who choose to fight for Ukraine.
Peskov claimed the decision would be made by a Russian court.
In the same speech, he claimed that Ukraine has made no effort to restart peace talks.
- John
Russia using ‘Kamikaze’ drones on Ukrainian towns
Reports have emerged that Russia is using so called Kamikaze drones to attack the Sumy region of Ukraine, according to a military official.
Dmytro Zhyvytskyy noted that these drones had already killed four people.
“In general the situation is quite tense. Yesterday the communities and territories along the border were shelled with different kinds of armament with self-propelled artillery units, mortars, MLRS,” Zhyvytskyy said.
- John
Putin vows to deploy Satan 2 nukes by end of year as tensions with NATO rise
In his latest threat to the west, the tyrant said the world-ending Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile would be delivered in the next six months, amid heightened tensions with NATO countries.
The despot boasted: “The missile can break through all modern anti-missile defences.
“There is nothing like this anywhere in the world, and won’t be for a long time.”
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