Usual caveats: All open-source info, so only as good as the source – inclusion here =/= confirmation of content. Some more cynical than I suggest caution linking to Russian servers, pro-rebel servers or amplifier sites – I leave the judgment call to you now that you’ve been warned.
- “Russian attempts to sell false narratives in the West about the invasion of Ukraine are failing, say a Canadian general and senior NATO and European officials. At a security conference in Ottawa, they said misinformation campaigns by the Kremlin are being successfully thwarted and countered in both Europe and North America …” (The Canadian Press via panow.com)
- “Canada wants to confiscate Russian assets” (RUS state media)
- ” Students at the University of Manitoba will get the chance to listen to the President of Ukraine on Wednesday. The U of M is one of several universities throughout the country that will get to join Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a special video event. “President Zelenskyy is expected to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine, Canada’s relationship with Ukraine and ways to provide support to the Ukrainian people,” the school said on its website …” (ctvnews.ca)
- “Main Canada-Russia business group banishes Russia from its brand in fallout from Ukraine war – Not as visible is the fact the chamber still has a Moscow branch, and Russian companies as members …” (National Post)
- “Why Russia demonizes Ukrainian diasporas” (theconversation.com)
- “Labatt Breweries Releases Chernigivske Lager for Ukraine Relief Effort” (CanadianBeerNews.com)
- UKR MoD 21 June PM brief: “… Fighting continues in the Siverodonetsk direction in the city of Siverodonetsk. The enemy fired from tanks and artillery near Siverodonetsk, Lysychansk, Voronovo, Myrna Dolyna and Hirske …”
- ISW 21 June brief: “… Russian forces are successfully advancing toward Lysychansk from the south rather than making an opposed river crossing from Severodonetsk, threatening Ukrainian defenses in the area … This Russian advance is a clear setback for Ukrainian defenses in the Severodonetsk-Lysychansk area, but Russian forces will likely require further protracted battles with Ukrainian forces similar to the block-by-block fighting seen in Mariupol and Severodonetsk in order to capture Lysychansk …”
- “Invasion Day 118 … The situation at Lysychansk area of operations has worsened. Russian forces captured several towns as Ukrainian troops retreated from the area of Zolote and Hirske. The enemy is also attempting to encircle Ukrainian defenders in the area of Novoluhanske and the nearby powerplant. Ukrainian Army is reportedly conducting an offensive towards Kherson, but the operation is under an embargo and no details were shared to the public …” (MilitaryLand.net)
- “Ukraine Says Hit Black Sea Oil Platform Used by Russia Troops” (RUS independent media)
- “Moscow reacts to Ukrainian attacks on gas rigs … The attacks against non-military infrastructure, which left three people injured and seven missing, were done out of spite over a failed assault on Snake Island earlier in the day, the defense ministry claimed …” (RUS state media)
- “An American Volunteer Soldier Was Killed by a Landmine in Ukraine” (vice.com)
- “Desperate plea from the wives of Donbas men seized and sent to fight Russia’s war against Ukraine” (UKR human rights NGO)
- “Hostilities cost Ukrainian government $5-6 bln every month — US official” (RUS state media)
- “Civilian Collaboration and Reprisals Behind Ukraine’s Front Lines” (politicalviolenceataglance.org)
- “Azov regiment in Mariupol: helicopter raids” (UKR media)
- ” ‘The impossible’: Ukraine’s secret, deadly rescue missions” (Associated Press)
- “U.S. Attorney General Announces Team To Assist Ukraine In Tracking Down Russian War Criminals” (USA govt funded media)
- “U.S. attorney general vows to help track down, prosecute Russian war criminals” (Reuters)
- “DoJ Hires Veteran ‘Nazi Hunter’ to Investigate War Crimes in Ukraine” (RUS state media)
- “Lithuania defends ban on some goods to Russia’s Kaliningrad” (Associated Press)
- “Lithuanians near Kaliningrad put faith in NATO after Russia’s threats” (Reuters)
- “Could Lithuania be Putin’s next target?” (The Spectator)
- “Lithuania expands Kaliningrad blockade” (RUS state media)
- “A Kaliningrad Corridor Crisis?” (Cdr Salamander blog)
- “Moscow Threatens to Retaliate for Lithuania’s ‘Blockade of Kaliningrad’ ” (Jamestown Foundation)
- “Russian helicopter flies in Estonian airspace without permission” (EST media)
- “Estonia accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace” (Associated Press via Euronews)
- “Russian border guard helicopter violates Estonia’s airspace” (Associated Press)
- “Estonia protests to Russia over helicopter airspace violation” (Al Jazeera)
- “Ukraine detains senior public figures suspected of spying for Russia” (Reuters)
- “SSU exposes russian agent network which included officials of Cabinet of Ministers and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine (video)” (UKR security service info-machine)
- “SSU notifies one of russia today top managers of suspicion and detains person who adjusted missile strikes on Odesa region” (UKR security svc info-machine)
- “Ukraine is constantly working on the release of prisoners and counts on the fulfillment of the commitments undertaken by the partners – Volodymyr Zelenskyy” (UKR Pres info-machine)
- “Russian POWs in Ukraine, – government report” (UKR media)
- “Denis Malyuska: Russian prisoners of war in a special camp for such people work for the benefit of Ukrainian society” (UKR justice ministry, in Ukrainian, with photos)
- “Russia will never trust the West again – Kremlin” (RUS state media)
- “Podolyak: a peace treaty with Russia is currently not possible” (Baltic News Network)
- “First heavy weapons from Germany arrive in Ukraine” (DEU media)
- “Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers placed at disposal of Ukrainian Armed Forces – Reznikov” (UKR media)
- “Howitzers arrive in Ukraine, first in pledged weapons package from Germany” (Reuters)
- “Scholz Rejects Kiev’s Attacks Over Pace of Arms Transfers, Says Weapons Aren’t ‘Cars From Dealers’ ” (RUS state media)
- “Scholz hits back at weapons complaints” (RUS state media)
- “Russia: Britain asks for help over Donetsk death sentences” (Reuters)
- “U.S. Says Russia Has Not Provided Information On The Whereabouts Of Two Captured Americans” (USA govt funded media)
- “… The Minister of the Interior does not hide the fact that a number of local governments are reporting difficulties with accommodating refugees. “Even with existing funding, there are entrepreneurs who say, ‘no, we’re stopping,’ and so we need to look for other solutions,” Aklons said. The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs urges residents to consider the possibility of hosting refugees from Ukraine in private …” (LVA media, Google English from Russian)
- ” Latvian society is tired of refugees from Ukraine, – head of Ministry of Internal Affairs” (UKR media)
- “No nukes? Ukraine-Russian war will shape world’s arsenals” (Associated Press)
- “Switzerland imported Russian gold in May for first time since Ukraine attack , article with image” (Reuters)
- “Warning Incitement of Racial, Religious Hatred Can Trigger Atrocity Crimes, Special Adviser Stresses States’ Legal Obligation to Prevent Genocide — Russian Federation’s Disinformation Campaign Aimed to Justify Invasion of Ukraine, Several Speakers Stress …” (UN Security Council info-machine)
- “Turkey to host talks on Black Sea export of Ukraine grain: Report” (Al Jazeera)
- “A Perspective on Russian Cyberattacks and Disinformation” (Wall Street Journal)
- “Google exec to UN: Ukraine ‘a crystal ball’ for info warfare” (Associated Press)
- “How Russia Can Be Defeated but Not Humiliated” (Jamestown Foundation)
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