Daily brief
Russia on July 1 set conditions for talks with Ukraine and for normalizing relations with the EU and NATO, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stating that attempts to speak to Russia in the language of blackmail are unacceptable. Zakharova also described the situation in Germany as a mental disorder and accused NATO of losing the last remnants of rationality while continuing escalation.
The Russian Security Council accused France of supporting terrorists to further its interests.
The Russian Federation Council considers Ukrainian President Zelensky's threats against Belarus serious.
A report claims that a paranoid Putin has increased his personal security to 800 officers.
Garry Kasparov said that Ukraine's victory is Russia's only chance for change.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary