## Putin says Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing "problems" for Russia

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Kyiv — Russia's President Vladimir Putin acknowledged on Sunday that Ukrainian strikes were causing "problems" for Russia.

Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia recently, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Mikhailo Fedorov said he aims to turn Crimea into "an island," isolating it from the rest of Russia.

On Friday, Russian authorities in Crimea announced a state of emergency after halting all fuel sales to civilians in response to Ukrainian attacks earlier in the week.

Amid the attacks from Ukraine, Putin said addressing fuel shortages across Russia and shoring up the country's air defenses against Ukrainian attacks were top priorities.

In his interview, Putin said he had dismissed a Ukrainian proposal for a mutual ceasefire on long-range strikes.

"It is clear why this proposal is being made, because our counter-strikes deep into Ukrainian territory are much stronger, have greater impact and are, frankly, more destructive," Putin said. »

### Millions say they won’t celebrate July 4 as poll reveals deep national pessimism

Authored by the-independent.com

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary of independence, a significant portion of the population expresses reluctance to celebrate, reflecting deep political divisions.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that one in five Americans will not mark Independence Day this year, including a quarter of Democrats and 8% of Republicans.

Betsy Halsey, a 63-year-old retired teacher from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, who still keeps memorabilia from America's 1976 bicentennial, finds herself unable to celebrate. »

### Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January

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Mangione has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges in the Dec. 4, 2024, killing.

The defense, involving claims that he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the killing, isn’t allowed in federal court. »

### Iran will seize American assets, claims human rights violations

Authored by jpost.com

At the event, which focuses on alleged human rights violations committed by the US, Ejei claimed that courts had already issued rulings against American officials “who have committed crimes against our people.”.

“From now on, if we gain access to the properties of criminal Americans, we will seize and confiscate them in accordance with the legal ruling of the courts,” he promised.

These are clear examples of war crimes, and an indictment can be issued for each of them. »

### Newborn baby found dead in portable bathroom at Michigan music festival

Authored by theguardian.com

A newborn baby was found dead in a portable bathroom at a Michigan dance music festival on Sunday, and organizers are now appealing for festivalgoers to come forward with information.

Michigan state police said in a separate statement said the body of a “neonate” – which is a newborn infant who is four weeks old or younger – was found in a portable bathroom in the camping area of the festival.

An employee of the portable bathroom vendor working with the vendor found the newborn during routine maintenance. »

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