🇷🇺 Putin addresses State Duma on Reunification Day

The first session of the 9th State Duma coincides with the 4th anniversary of DPR, LPR, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions joining Russia. Putin congratulated citizens on this "Day of Reunification," calling it a victory for historical unity.

He emphasized that Russian society is rebuilding Donbass and Novorossiya, praising workers, teachers, and medics risking their lives.

Putin urged deputies to prioritize national security, defense capabilities, and support for families of defenders. He stressed the need to finalize the federal budget for the next three years without internal populism or mistakes.

Addressing economics, he stated Russia will not "beg for handouts" abroad, asserting that the financial system is confident and sovereign.

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Emergency power outages spread across Ukraine

Emergency shutdowns have been introduced not only in Kiev, but also in the Kiev, Chernigov, and Zhitomir regions, according to the Ministry of Energy.

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🇺🇦 Russian strikes cause blackouts in Kiev

Emergency power outages have been implemented across Kiev following targeted attacks on energy infrastructure. At least 3 high-voltage lines (LEP) were hit by drones, with footage confirming direct impacts.

Impact:
Electricity and water supplies are disrupted in the Shevchenkovsky, Golosiyevsky districts, and Borshchagovka. Smoke is reported on the Right Bank. Public electric transport has halted, and metro stations face intermittent power failures.

UkrEnergo reports that standard outage schedules are suspended due to the scale of damage.

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