## Ukraine confirms US is now protecting Putin’s oil assets

Authored by kyivinsider.com

Hours later, Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko reinforced the message in a statement of her own.

“Some allies have asked us not to strike Russian energy infrastructure—even as Russia wages all-out war on ours: targeting power plants, oil and gas infrastructure, hydroelectric dams—every form of energy we rely upon.”.

The timing, while not officially acknowledged, suggests a political calculus: to avoid complicating the U.S. domestic environment while continuing a campaign that Ukraine sees as vital to weakening Russia’s war effort.

Western concern over the potential economic fallout of sustained attacks on Russian oil facilities—particularly regarding global fuel prices—has long shaped the informal boundaries of the conflict.

Svyrydenko echoed that view, describing the Russian oil sector as the financial backbone of both the current invasion and future military aggression.

To reduce Russia’s ability to wage war, it must target the resources that finance it.

And until that is allowed without constraint, officials suggest, Moscow will remain confident it can act without meaningful economic consequence. »

### Armed man arrested at Nashville's 'No Kings' protest had long fascination with Nazis, mass murder

Authored by newschannel5.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — An armed man arrested Saturday during Nashville’s “No Kings” protest has a long history of fascination with Nazis and mass murderers, and he was already on the FBI's radar, NewsChannel 5 Investigates has learned.

Submitted Elijah Millar, 19, arrested by Metro Nashville police at Nashville's "No Kings" protest.

Soon, he was involved in a sharp exchange with a “No Kings” protester who challenged him to show his face. »

### Iran claims 'new wave of missiles' heading for Israel

Authored by ynetnews.com

According to another report, air defense systems were activated in the port city of Bandar Abbas in the southeastern part of the country.

In an interview with ABC network, he said that "Khamenei's elimination would not escalate the war between Israel and Iran, but rather end it."

Iran sent "urgent messages" signaling it wants to end the exchange of blows with Israel and return to the negotiating table on its nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday afternoon. »

### Take-Two Interactive extends partnership with NBA, NBPA, WNBA, and WNBPA

Authored by gamedeveloper.com

NBA 2K maker Take-Two Interactive has extended its multiyear partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA).

Take-Two will now be able to continue expanding the sports sim in partnership with the NBA, NBPA, WNBA, and WNBPA.

Zelnick said the deal will "empower NBA 2K to become the premier interactive entertainment basketball franchise. »

### Fox News Accused of Adding Fake Applause During Trump Parade Live Stream: 'They Had to Help Him Out'

Authored by latintimes.com

Social media users are ridiculing President Donald Trump and FOX News Channel after the network was accused of adding fake applause sounds to footage of the President's military parade last weekend.

— Marco Mario Strada (@conticreative.net) 2025-06-16T05:58:45.815Z. "Fake hair, fake tan, fake teeth, fake news, fake marriage... everything about the festering boil named Donald Trump is fake," wrote a third.

Fake hair, fake tan, fake teeth, fake news, fake marriage... everything about the festering boil named Donald Trump is fake. »

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