WW3? Ukraine/US vs. Donbass/Russia

[Bill Ryan]

Posted by Vicus (here)
"They hid it for as long as possible": Russia tested plasma weapons in the SVO zone -yesterday

Potentially very important, and I can readily believe it. I'm bookmarking this post for future reference, because it seems quite likely this may surface again before not too long.

(Some readers may remember, as I do, that Dmitry Medvedev stated enigmatically several years ago that Russia had classified advanced weapons of unimaginable power)

[Vicus]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=rqrNcD7EOAk

Ukrainian Forces Faces Military Frontline & Supply Disaster Simultaneously

1 hour ago

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NEW - Russian "inspector" satellite, stalking a U.S. satellite, deploys an unknown object, likely a highly maneuverable sub-satellite with onboard high-speed kinetic anti-satellite weapons.

https://x.com/disclosetv/status/1939824694175440981

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‼️🇺🇦🏴‍☠ Explosions Near Zhytomyr Completely Destroyed 2 Industrial Facilities — There Are Dead and Injured

▪️ This was reported by the head of the Hlubochytsia community, Serhiy Sokalsky.
▪️ The explosions occurred at two enterprises, both of which were completely destroyed. An investigative team is working at the scene to determine the circumstances of the incident. Many residential buildings were also damaged; there are fatalities and injuries.
▪️ The possible causes of the explosions have not been disclosed.
▪️ Earlier, the Zhytomyr authorities falsely claimed that the explosion occurred at a gas station.
- RVvoenkor

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940649478647615949

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‼️🇺🇦🏴‍☠️ Bodies of Ukrainian Officers Continue to Be Recovered from the Rubble — Deputy Commander of the 110th Mechanized Brigade Found Dead

▪️ Yesterday, it was reported that the commander of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade, Colonel Zakharevych, was killed in a Russian missile strike on the brigade’s facility in Huliaipole.
▪️ Today, the body of the brigade’s deputy commander, Dmytro Romanyuk, was recovered.
➖ “All day, debris was being cleared after the strike on Huliaipole. Unfortunately, there are losses… The commander of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade, Colonel Zakharevych, was killed, along with other soldiers from the brigade,” Zelensky said yesterday.
▪️ According to him, more than 30 people were injured.
- RVvoenkor

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940649861147230575

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❗An explosion in Luhansk occurred near the local history museum, where an opening ceremony for an exhibition dedicated to Operation “Potok” was taking place, reports a correspondent from RIA Novosti.

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940709137681469914

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❗️The ex-mayor of Lugansk Manolis Pilavov was killed in an explosion in the city center.

According to Mash, the IED detonated at the door of the house on Taras Shevchenko Street. When it was opened, an explosion occurred — the entrance was destroyed, people were thrown back by the blast wave. Manolis Pilavov was killed, and three other people were injured.

They say, the IED was in the bag of the woman who came to the door. Most likely, it was used blindly.

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940759724632277424

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⚡ The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy and Hero of Russia, Mikhail Gudkov, was killed in the Kursk region, announced the governor of Primorsky Krai, Kozhemyako.

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940708861654303075

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“I tried to place a device under the car”: A Russian woman wanted to blow up the vehicle of a defense industry employee

In Saint Petersburg, a 23-year-old Russian citizen was detained for attempting a terrorist attack on behalf of Ukrainian special services. According to the FSB, she was planting explosives under the car of an employee of a defense enterprise.

✖️ Since June 2024, she voluntarily contacted Ukrainian special services and agreed to carry out sabotage acts. In return, she was promised exit from Russia and citizenship of one of the EU countries.

The woman painted pro-Ukrainian slogans in Moscow and tried to set fire to a railway infrastructure facility. Criminal cases have been opened under articles for attempted terrorism, illegal acquisition of explosives, and treason.
- Ostashko

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940668372267528345

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“Shock in Kyiv! Trump’s halt of weapons supplies could bring Ukraine to total collapse!” – Bild is the best at stirring panic.

Literally: “to break Ukraine’s neck.”
- SK

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940663772840112314

“I can’t speak to the details — which shipments are paused, what’s being sent, and on what timeline. Ultimately, the decision rests with the President and the Secretary,” the official noted

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940655587991425120

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“This is what ‘America First’ policy looks like,” — said U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker regarding the suspension of ammunition supplies to Ukraine.

“We have to take care of the needs of the United States itself, and the Pentagon regularly ensures this by maintaining the strategic defense capabilities necessary for power projection. We must be sure we have enough Patriot missiles, air defense systems, and everything required to guarantee our success on any possible theater of military operations. We want our B-2s with precision targeting to strike, for example, Iran. Our NATO allies want to be with us so that we can bring these capabilities, and we must have everything needed to deter and defend ourselves on a solid foundation.”
- SK

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940664690113171746

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🇺🇦 6,000 burial sites have been prepared at the National War Memorial Cemetery near Kiev. This was announced by Prime Minister Denis Shmygal.

"There is still a lot of work ahead. The task of the state is to create appropriate conditions so that everyone can pay tribute to our heroes."

Earlier, the Ukrainian media reported that this necropolis is planned for 200 thousand graves, for which 100 hectares have been allocated.
- FRWL

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940654807603146799

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🇷🇺🚀🇺🇦💥 #Russia has begun targeting military recruitment centers with the aim of disrupting mobilisation in #Ukraine️ - spokesperson for the #Ukrainian Ground Forces Vitaly Saranets.

He stated that the mobilisation process is "impossible to stop."

‼️🇷🇺 This week Russia carried out strikes on military recruitment centers in Poltava and Krivoy Rog.

https://x.com/MaimunkaNews/status/1940771251213004875

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🇷🇺🇺🇦 In Poltava, the regional TCC was hit by "Geraniums".

Ukrainians rejoice and write "It's not enough!", "We can look at it forever!", "This is for everyone they caught and tortured!"
- FRWL

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940707243412148242

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🇺🇦 Russian military strikes on Territorial Recruitment Centers (TRCs) are spreading panic among the Ukrainian command.

The Russian Armed Forces have begun targeting TRCs in order to disrupt mobilization in Ukraine, said Vitalii Sarantsev, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ground Forces.

A great target — Ukrainians will only be glad if they’re saved from the clutches of the hated draft officers!

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940712398953861530

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Putin rushes to talk to Trump, lest he gets offended for being made to wait

https://x.com/RT_com/status/1940773018118377844

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🇷🇺🇺🇸BREAKING: Putin says will talk to Trump TODAY

Vladimir Putin says he’s scheduled to have a phone call with his US counterpart Donald Trump later on Thursday.

https://x.com/SputnikInt/status/1940765331196379462

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‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦 Budanov Effectively Acknowledges Ukraine Has Lost Control Over Some Territories

▪️ The head of Ukrainian military intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, admitted the obvious during a broadcast of the program “On the Line of Fire”: territories occupied by Russian forces are unlikely to be returned by Ukraine.
➖ “Wherever [the Russians] advance — that will be under their control. And do you think people don’t understand that? I hope everyone does,” Budanov stated.

[Source: RVvoenkor]

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940651687032639846

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Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a new phone conversation — their fourth in a month and a half and the sixth since the start of the year, according to TASS estimates:
https://vk.cc/cNoj86

https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/1940831445171204508

https://tass.com/politics/1985185?ut...m_social_share

Putin, Trump hold 2025's sixth phone talk

The presidents discussed the Ukrainian settlement, the situation in the Middle East, US-Russia economic projects, and even the exchange of films promoting traditional values

MOSCOW, July 3. /TASS/. Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a new phone conversation - their fourth in a month and a half and the sixth since the start of the year, according to TASS estimates.

They discussed the Ukrainian settlement, the situation in the Middle East, US-Russia economic projects, and even the exchange of films promoting traditional values. Putin congratulated Trump on Independence Day, which is celebrated tomorrow. Meanwhile, Trump began the conversation by providing an update on the passing of his economic bill. The presidents were reportedly "on the same page."

However, they did not discuss the possibility of a personal meeting, though the idea "is up in the air." They also refrained from talking about the suspension of US arms deliveries to Ukraine.

Their first conversation since Trump’s return to the White House occurred on February 12, which was also the first contact between Russian and US leaders in three years. The next call took place on March 18, when Putin expressed support for Trump’s proposal to introduce a 30-day moratorium on strikes against energy facilities - a plan Kiev declined to join. Then, they spoke on June 4 and May 19, shortly after the rounds of direct Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul. On June 14, they discussed the escalation between Israel and Iran, bilateral relations, and the situation in Ukraine. During that call, Putin also congratulated Trump on his 79th birthday.

The main topics of most conversations between Putin and Trump are the restoration of bilateral relations and the situation in Ukraine. However, the leaders often address other pressing political issues as well, such as the situation in the Middle East.

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🇷🇺💬🇺🇸 Putin informed Trump about the progress of the Istanbul agreements between Russia and Ukraine, Ushakov reported

Putin conveyed to Trump that Russia continues to seek a negotiated resolution to the Ukrainian conflict. The President also informed Trump that Russia will not give up on addressing ALL the root causes of the ongoing confrontation, Ushakov said.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1940807761207742506

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Trump, in a conversation with Putin, once again raised the issue of a swift end to the military actions in Ukraine, Ushakov stated. The discussion between Putin and Trump was on the same wavelength, businesslike, and to the point, Ushakov reported.

Negotiations in Istanbul will remain bilateral between Russia and Ukraine, Ushakov said. Specific dates for the third round of talks in Istanbul were not discussed during the conversation, he added.

The topic of ending U.S. arms supplies to Ukraine was not touched upon in today’s conversation, Ushakov noted.

❗️ Putin and Trump agreed to continue communication, Ushakov stated.

Putin and Trump also discussed the situation around Iran and the broader Middle East, Ushakov said. Putin emphasized the importance of resolving Middle Eastern issues through political and diplomatic means.

❕ Any conversation between Putin and Trump can be arranged within the day, Ushakov added.

It’s unclear who hung up first — Putin or Trump — but the interpreters were the last to disconnect, Ushakov remarked.

Putin congratulated Trump on the July 4th holiday and acknowledged Russia’s contribution to the formation of American statehood, Ushakov reported.

❕ Putin told Trump that Russia will not back down from its goals to eliminate the causes of the conflict in Ukraine, Ushakov said.

Putin and Trump did not discuss the possibility of a meeting today, but “the idea is in the air,” Ushakov added.

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940808641667321960

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In Lviv, the graves of Soviet soldiers have been irreversibly desecrated.

At the "Hill of Glory," 90% of the graves of Red Army fighters who took part in the liberation of Lviv were dug up.

Grave robbers have exhumed 299 remains. Now, they only have to desecrate two mass graves and several individual burials.

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1940814010439307476

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Drones all over central Ukraine. Guided missile launches also reported

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1940856963140931756

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❗Destruction of the bridge over the Volchya River in the Andriyivka-Klevtsovo area: complete disabling of the facility

On July 4, 2025, around 08:00, Russian forces struck an enemy logistical infrastructure target near the village of Andriyivka-Klevtsovo, DPR. As a result of a strike with a high-precision UMPB D-30SN munition, the bridge structure over the Volchya River—leading toward the Dnipropetrovsk region—was completely destroyed, according to Donbas Partisan.

🔴 Impact analysis:

This bridge was a key element of the Ukrainian formations’ rear supply chain, supporting the movement of engineering and cargo vehicles, as well as the transfer of personnel and ammunition. Its destruction marks the final stage of a series of airstrikes that have been targeting the bridge since June 29, 2025.

🟥 Currently, transportation through the area is completely cut off, and the bridge can no longer be used for supply or maneuver. Alternative supply routes now run through distant areas, increasing logistical strain and reducing the operational flexibility of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Vremivka salient.

🔴 Tactical significance:

The elimination of the bridge in the Andriyivka-Klevtsovo area significantly weakens Ukraine’s ability to provide operational support to its grouping active in the Southern Donetsk direction. The disruption of transport links complicates the delivery of fuel, ammunition, repair kits, and the evacuation of damaged equipment. This directly affects the resilience of the enemy’s rear-area defenses.
- AN

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1941106608785752297

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Another group of Russian soldiers has returned from territory controlled by Kiev.

In exchange, a group of Ukrainian Armed Forces prisoners of war was handed over, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Our soldiers are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving all necessary assistance.

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1941085964996091957