Watched the press conference with Trump and Rutte. One takeaway that probably won't be reported much is that Milania seems to be pro-Ukraine. Trump had an offhanded comment about telling Milania that he had a nice phone call with Putin that day and Milania responding "Well, he just destroyed an apartment in Kiev." Interesting tidbit.
Good sign
Antonov Cargo Plane Spotted Flying Over Kyiv 1st Time Since 2022. The Antonov cargo plane reportedly landed in Germany’s Leipzig, where the company’s operations hub now resides after Moscow’s 2022 invasion – which also closed off the country’s airspace.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/56178
Did something happen with this? The look on mobile changed yesterday or today to this. Current theme is default and changing to the others seems to fix it to a normal view.
Full report from the Kyiv Independent on the killing of a deputy commander of the Russian Navy:
https://kyivindependent.com/deputy-head-of-russian-navy-killed-in-ukrainian-strike-in-kursk-russian-official-says-06-2025/
We're looking to replace all of our cabinet doors in order to get slow-close hinges. We've got 3 young boys and will stay in this house till we die. What's the right way to go on this? Local cabinet makers, big box store, or order online?
I think the big box stores only offer MDF doors. We'll hire someone to paint the doors (or buy them painted) and the existing cabinets, though. I've read MDF works better with paint? If you recommend hardwood, what kind? Looking over the online for options and there's a huge variety of woods at different price points.
Thanks in advance.
Lindsey Graham's Russian sanctions bill is likely to go through in July, though the president will have the decision on implementation
'It's time to move your bill' — Senator says Congress will soon vote on new Russian sanctions after talks with Trump
https://kyivindependent.com/its-time-to-move-your-bill-after-discussion-with-trump-senator-says-congress-will-soon-begin-to-vote-on-new-russian-sanctions/amp/
Things not going well in the motherland
Nearly 140K Russian Soldiers Back From War Are in Need of Reintegration, Kremlin Says
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/06/26/nearly-140k-russian-soldiers-back-from-war-are-in-need-of-reintegration-kremlin-says-a89581
Pretty remarkable moment at Trump's NATO press conference
The tone of the whole press conference was generally positive for Ukraine and Zelensky and negative towards Russia and Putin, so it was a departure from Trump's previous comments. Could lay the foundation for a shift. Here's hoping.
Free link: https://archive.is/Hsgl7
China’s bet on Iranian oil and Middle East influence turns sour
President Xi is likely to double down on energy independence drive as Strait of Hormuz risks rise
Just to add to some of your points, I think the motivations and pressure behind SA's push to maintain high oil production via OPEC over the last 6 months has become much clearer.
Where do you see that? This report from the Independent indicates he was found in his seat.
https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/india/air-india-crash-british-survivor-seat-11a-b2768925.html
I heard a report from the Telegraph estimate they have 5-6 left. They also noted that it's believed Moscow has constant AWACS coverage, which would require 2 planes at all times, plus one on the ground for refueling. This means they are extremely limited for the actual frontline
I was trying to think about what follow-up attacks similar to the pager double-tap might be possible in this scenario. Maybe the ensuing scramble helps reveal the locations of remaining air assets and air defense, which can then be targeted in smaller-scale attacks.