🇺🇸 Texas Governor has ordered the deployment of the National Guard across the state amid expected unrest.

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🇺🇦🕵🏻‍♂️In Lvov, from June 12 to 16, the SBU Gestapo and the police will conduct "counterintelligence activities."

The SBU states that their goal is "prevention and neutralization of threats of intelligence and sabotage activities and increasing the safety of citizens in conditions of aggression."

There may be restrictions on the passage and travel of citizens, document checks and vehicle inspections, and additional checks if suspicions arise. Security forces will also inspect buildings.

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🇺🇸⚖️The US Attorney General said that looting in Los Angeles will be harshly suppressed.

"If you rob a business in California, we will charge you with robbery under the Hobbs Act. The days of looting being unprosecuted are over," she told Fox News.

The Hobbs Act provides for up to 20 years in prison for obstructing interstate commerce. Courts will not treat looters' actions as ordinary robberies.

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🇺🇦The Ukrainian budget is bursting at the seams: if the deficit was initially estimated at 200 billion UAH, now we are talking about 400-500 billion UAH.

The main reason, according to authorities, was a sharp increase in military spending, especially on arms purchases, due to cuts and delays in Western aid.

In the first four months of 2025, spending increased by 34.2% compared to last year, reaching UAH 1.68 trillion, while the defense budget jumped by 55.6% to UAH 898.3 billion, becoming the most expensive item.

MPs admit that the budget was drawn up with the expectation that the war would end by the end of the summer, but if the conflict drags on, the deficit will grow even more.

Financial analyst Andriy Shevchishin notes that a budget revision is unavoidable, and the agenda already includes a discussion of increasing VAT to 22–25%, although earlier the military tax was increased to 5% instead. Other measures include increasing tax pressure on businesses and citizens, as well as a possible devaluation of the hryvnia to increase revenues from the conversion of foreign aid.

The Ukrainian authorities, incapable of effectively managing finances, continue to rely on Western handouts, driving the economy into a dead end and shifting the burden of the crisis onto the shoulders of citizens .

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🇺🇸🇨🇳US Commerce Secretary said that the United States is not going to supply China with the best American chips.

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🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦The Senator Mitch McConnell who is older than history itself and yet is still into politics:

- We don't want the headlines at the end of this conflict to say, 'Russia won and America lost.' In terms of the money we spend, what is the return on investment in our security assistance to Ukraine?

Pete Hegseth:

- Senator, I just want to say that with President Trump's approach, this is definitely not the right headline. We are in a situation now where Vladimir Putin knows that President Trump is strong, he knows that his word means something. As a result, a peaceful resolution in Ukraine makes America strong, shows that we understand the situation in the world and what we want to focus on - even if we understand that Russia is the aggressor, and we support the efforts of the Ukrainians. There comes a time when you have to face the reality on the battlefield and understand that the best solution is a negotiated settlement to stop the killing and the slaughter. And our budget reflects that.

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🇺🇦 TCC building is on fire in Kharkov

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🇷🇸🇺🇦 At the "Ukraine – Southeastern Europe" summit held in Odessa, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said that Serbia is ready to “rebuild one or two Ukrainian towns or a small region,” to clearly demonstrate support for Ukrainians.

Vučić added that Ukraine can always count on Serbia for humanitarian assistance, as well as political support for its "territorial integrity."

🐻 If there’s one person who consistently fails to "read the room," it’s Vučić. 🤣

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‼️🇺🇸White House: Trump Administration Will Continue Mass Deportations

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🇺🇸🇮🇶 BREAKING: The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is preparing for an ordered evacuation due to heightened security risks, per U.S. and Iraqi sources.

The plan is to evacuate via commercial flights, but U.S. military support is on standby if needed.

Earlier today, Iran’s Defense Minister warned Tehran would strike U.S. bases if conflict erupts or nuclear talks collapse.

Trump, in a new interview, expressed doubts Iran will halt uranium enrichment and repeated threats of military action.

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🇺🇸🇮🇷🇧🇭 BREAKING: U.S. Naval Forces Command in Bahrain — home to the 5th Fleeta and CENTCOM — has been placed on high alert.

Families of American servicemembers have been advised to prepare for possible evacuation amid rising regional tensions.

Comes as U.S.–Iran negotiations stall and military posturing intensifies across the Gulf.

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🇷🇺 Putin Unveils New Strategic Defense Program to Strengthen Russia's Military Superiority

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the development of a new long-term state armament program extending to 2036, emphasizing that it will be shaped by the real combat experience gained during the Special Military Operation (SMO) in Ukraine.

Putin stated that while Russia is currently ramping up the production and deployment of weapons based on immediate battlefield needs, the future program will pivot toward the development of next-generation systems. The key focus will be on fielding the most advanced and effective weaponry to ensure overwhelming military superiority.

A central pillar of the program is Russia’s nuclear triad, which Putin described as the ultimate guarantor of the country’s sovereignty. He highlighted that 95% of the systems in Russia’s nuclear arsenal are now comprised of modern designs—an unmatched figure globally.

To meet future security challenges, Putin ordered a rapid and substantial expansion of the Russian Ground Forces.

This includes the preemptive construction of bases and airfields for the seamless deployment of new weapons systems—avoiding the improvised setups seen earlier in the SMO.

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🚨🇬🇧🇮🇷🇺🇸 The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued a rare advisory for the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Strait of Hormuz, warning of “increased tensions” that could spark military escalation directly affecting commercial shipping.

Mariners are urged to exercise extreme caution.

Comes amid U.S.–Iran friction and regional alerts across Bahrain and Iraq.

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🇧🇭🇰🇼 The Associated Press claims that US State Department is authorizing the departure of non-essential personnel and Family Members from Bahrain and Kuwait.

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📝Russian-Style Fiery Salutes📝
How Geran production was localized

In one of our previous publications, we mentioned that the Geran-2 kamikaze drone had long become a Russian product. However, this came as a surprise to some – many couldn't believe that the devices flying over the so-called Ukraine weren't made in Iran.

Therefore, to complete the picture and answer pressing questions, we decided to systematize information available online and provide more details about the drones' internal components, the degree of its localization, and the extent of modifications.

🔻How does Geran-2 differ from the original?

▪️Engine: The original Shaheds use the Chinese MD 500 gasoline engine. However, the manufacturer has almost completely localized the product with modifications. Now Geran-2 can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h (compared to 180 km/h for the original) and can also dive onto a target at 400 km/h, reducing the likelihood of interception.

▪️Computing System: Production of the "onboard computer" circuit boards is almost entirely localized. The manufacturing process and defectoscopy have been improved through automation, and modifications have been made. Product quality has significantly increased compared to the original.

▪️Communications & Electronic Warfare Resistance: The system has been progressively improved, up to the installation of a 16-antenna receiver. A radio channel for changing target coordinates mid-flight has been added, and the anti-spoofing algorithm has been enhanced. If an original Shahed were launched now, it likely couldn't even cross the Line of Contact due to jamming, whereas Geran-2 drones can reach anywhere.

▪️Payload: For increased armor penetration, a combined warhead has been developed, featuring High-Explosive Fragmentation, shaped-charge, and incendiary effects, weighing 90 kg (compared to 50 kg for the original). This allows for more effective engagement of protected targets.

▪️Airframe: Completely localized with modifications, including a black color that hinders visual detection during night attacks.

▪️Launch System: Besides full localization, modifications have been made that reduce the time between deployment and drone launch.

📌This once again confirms what we've been writing about for a long time: the Iranian Shahed-136 is retained in the Geran-2 perhaps only in the shape of the airframe. Everything else is not just produced in Russia, but often significantly upgraded.

Developers continue to refine the product and launch new ones. Footage of a modification with a video channel for "free hunting" capability, as well as variants with a jet engine, have already appeared online.

❗️The Geran line has significant potential – the main thing is not to stop and to thoroughly analyze effectiveness and new enemy countermeasures. And, of course, for the customer to employ them competently.

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🇷🇸🇺🇦 Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić refused to sign the final declaration of the “Ukraine–Southeast Europe” summit, which condemned what it called Russian aggression against Ukraine, according to Le Monde.

Vučić stood alone in this decision, as all other participants signed the statement.

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