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Russians react to Ukraine's unprecedented drone attack - as Kremlin's silence speaks volumes
Russians react to Ukraine's unprecedented drone attack - as Kremlin's silence speaks volumes

Yahoo

time4 hours ago

  • General
  • Yahoo

Russians react to Ukraine's unprecedented drone attack - as Kremlin's silence speaks volumes

Ukraine's drone attack on Russia's long-range bombers was unprecedented, not that you'd know it from reading the Russian papers. Nor from watching the news bulletins here. Monday's front pages were dominated by photos of the wreckage of a road bridge collapsing on to a passenger train in the Bryansk region, after it was blown up late on Saturday night. Meanwhile, the flagship talk show on state TV here on Monday morning didn't even mention the attack. Instead, there was just a breathless build-up to the latest round of peace talks in Istanbul. The lack of visual coverage of the drone attack is partly because of the sensitivities around publishing images of Russian military infrastructure. But I think it's also because the Kremlin wants to play down the assault, which was a hugely embarrassing breach of defences. So where the attack is mentioned in the papers, it's done in a way to reinforce Moscow's narrative - that is the aggressor out to derail the peace process. The Izvestia newspaper, for example, describes it as a terrorist attack, and says it "calls into question Kyiv's readiness for de-escalation". There's no reference to the scale of the damage, and there's certainly no sense of alarm. It's a similar vibe on the streets of Moscow, where we meet Irina. She believes the reports of the attack are "exaggerated". "These planes are very old and hardly anyone needs them," she says. Another passer-by, called Vladimir, says he trusts his namesake Mr Putin to respond when the time is right. "This must be done systematically, confidently, and without any kind of nervous breakdowns, or any shows of soul," he says. There is plenty of soul on show on social media, though, where Russia's influential military bloggers are calling for a rapid retaliation. One popular channel, called Dva Mayora or "Two Majors", even said it was "a reason to launch nuclear strikes on Ukraine". Others are directing their anger at Russia's military command, accusing the leadership of complacency for storing the planes out in the open. Read more: It all served to overshadow the latest round of peace talks in Istanbul, where the only concrete outcome was another prisoner exchange and the return of 6,000 dead soldiers from each side. And if anything, the outlook for peace now is even more bleak than it was before the talks began. That's because Russia has now presented its blueprint for a settlement, and it seemingly offers no sign of compromise at all. According to Russian media reports, the document is a list of Moscow's maximalist demands, including neutrality for Ukraine, limits to its army, surrender of territory and the lifting of sanctions. Only then, Russia says, would it agree to end the war. The Kremlin itself still hasn't commented on the drone attack - a silence that speaks volumes. Can you imagine Downing Street doing the same if something similar happened in the UK? There will undoubtedly be repercussions at some point, both externally and internally. So, despite the talk being of peace at the talks in Turkey, the mood is still very much one of war.

Russians react to Ukraine's unprecedented drone attack - as Kremlin's silence speaks volumes
Russians react to Ukraine's unprecedented drone attack - as Kremlin's silence speaks volumes

Sky News

time4 hours ago

  • General
  • Sky News

Russians react to Ukraine's unprecedented drone attack - as Kremlin's silence speaks volumes

Ukraine's drone attack on Russia's long-range bombers was unprecedented, not that you'd know it from reading the Russian papers. Nor from watching the news bulletins here. Monday's front pages were dominated by photos of the wreckage of a road bridge collapsing on to a passenger train in the Bryansk region, after it was blown up late on Saturday night. 0:39 Meanwhile, the flagship talk show on state TV here on Monday morning didn't even mention the attack. Instead, there was just a breathless build-up to the latest round of peace talks in Istanbul. The lack of visual coverage of the drone attack is partly because of the sensitivities around publishing images of Russian military infrastructure. But I think it's also because the Kremlin wants to play down the assault, which was a hugely embarrassing breach of Russia's defences. So where the attack is mentioned in the papers, it's done in a way to reinforce Moscow's narrative - that Ukraine is the aggressor out to derail the peace process. 0:46 The Izvestia newspaper, for example, describes it as a terrorist attack, and says it "calls into question Kyiv's readiness for de-escalation". There's no reference to the scale of the damage, and there's certainly no sense of alarm. It's a similar vibe on the streets of Moscow, where we meet Irina. She believes the reports of the attack are "exaggerated". "These planes are very old and hardly anyone needs them," she says. Another passer-by, called Vladimir, says he trusts his namesake Mr Putin to respond when the time is right. "This must be done systematically, confidently, and without any kind of nervous breakdowns, or any shows of soul," he says. There is plenty of soul on show on social media, though, where Russia's influential military bloggers are calling for a rapid retaliation. One popular channel, called Dva Mayora or "Two Majors", even said it was "a reason to launch nuclear strikes on Ukraine". Others are directing their anger at Russia's military command, accusing the leadership of complacency for storing the planes out in the open. It all served to overshadow the latest round of peace talks in Istanbul, where the only concrete outcome was another prisoner exchange and the return of 6,000 dead soldiers from each side. And if anything, the outlook for peace now is even more bleak than it was before the talks began. That's because Russia has now presented its blueprint for a settlement, and it seemingly offers no sign of compromise at all. According to Russian media reports, the document is a list of Moscow's maximalist demands, including neutrality for Ukraine, limits to its army, surrender of territory and the lifting of sanctions. Only then, Russia says, would it agree to end the war. The Kremlin itself still hasn't commented on the drone attack - a silence that speaks volumes. Can you imagine Downing Street doing the same if something similar happened in the UK? There will undoubtedly be repercussions at some point, both externally and internally. So, despite the talk being of peace at the talks in Turkey, the mood is still very much one of war.

Irina Shayk, 39, looks sensational as she shows off her washboard abs in cream bikini
Irina Shayk, 39, looks sensational as she shows off her washboard abs in cream bikini

Scottish Sun

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Scottish Sun

Irina Shayk, 39, looks sensational as she shows off her washboard abs in cream bikini

Irina Shayk is dating a sporting mega-star again after a brief relationship in 2023 IN GREAT SHAYK Irina Shayk, 39, looks sensational as she shows off her washboard abs in cream bikini SUPERMODEL Irina Shayk hits the right tone in a new swimwear campaign. The Russian, 39, showed off her tum in a cream bikini for a shoot in Majorca for El Corte Ingles' new summer collection. Advertisement 3 Irina Shayk showed off her figure in a cream bikini in a Majorca photoshoot Credit: Capture Media Agency 3 Supermodel Irina was posing for El Corte Ingles' new summer collection Credit: Capture Media Agency It comes as she has rekindled her romance with gridiron legend Tom Brady, 47, who she dated in 2023. They last dated four years after her split from actor Bradley Cooper, 50, with whom she shares a daughter, Lea, seven. She is a model and television personality best known for being one of the faces of Victoria's Secret and, more recently, Rihanna's buzzing lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty. However, the model has grown globally and walked the runway for fashion brands including Fendi, Chanel, Tory Burch, Vivienne Westwood, and more. Advertisement She also never fails to grace the covers of magazines like Vogue, Bazaar, and Allure. Due to her high success in the fashion world, Shayk has accumulated quite a fortune. Her net worth is believed to be around $25million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. Irina recently displayed her washboard abs in a mirror selfie taken during her time away in the sunny European country. Advertisement Model Irina Shayk wows as she shows off amazing figure in black bikini on Italian holiday

Irina Shayk, 39, looks sensational as she shows off her washboard abs in cream bikini
Irina Shayk, 39, looks sensational as she shows off her washboard abs in cream bikini

The Irish Sun

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Irish Sun

Irina Shayk, 39, looks sensational as she shows off her washboard abs in cream bikini

SUPERMODEL Irina Shayk hits the right tone in a new swimwear campaign. The Russian, 39, showed off her tum in a cream bikini for a shoot in Majorca for El Corte Ingles' new summer collection. 3 Irina Shayk showed off her figure in a cream bikini in a Majorca photoshoot Credit: Capture Media Agency 3 Supermodel Irina was posing for El Corte Ingles' new summer collection Credit: Capture Media Agency It comes as she has rekindled her romance with gridiron legend Tom Brady, 47, who she dated in 2023. They last dated four years after her split from actor Bradley Cooper, 50, with whom she shares a daughter, Lea, seven. She is a model and television personality best known for being one of the faces of Victoria's Secret and, more recently, Rihanna's buzzing lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty. However, the model has grown globally and walked the runway for fashion brands including Fendi, Chanel, Tory Burch, Vivienne Westwood, and more. READ MORE ON MODELS She also never fails to grace the covers of magazines like Vogue, Bazaar, and Allure. Due to her high success in the fashion world, Shayk has accumulated quite a fortune. Her net worth is believed to be around $25million, as per Most read in Celebrity Model Irina Shayk wows as she shows off amazing figure in black bikini on Italian holiday 3 Irina is dating former NFL star Tom Brady after a brief relationship in 2023 Credit: Capture Media Agency

Best Under $150 Fashion Picks For Every Summer Occasion
Best Under $150 Fashion Picks For Every Summer Occasion

Refinery29

time23-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Refinery29

Best Under $150 Fashion Picks For Every Summer Occasion

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Refinery 29's Global Fashion Director Irina Grechko knows a thing or two (or twenty-two!) about what makes a good fashion investment. Watch this space monthly to get answers to all your shopping questions, and insights on the season's top trends and covetable styles, as Irina shares her shopping picks as if it's her job… because it is. While the solstice may mark the formal start of summer, Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff of the warm-weather season. The holiday weekend brings the return of whites, leg-baring dresses, and seasonal accessories like open-toe shoes and trendy sunglasses. If you're in the process of flipping your closet from spring (or, if you're a hopeless procrastinator like me... maybe even winter), now's the perfect time to reassess your summer wardrobe and decide which seen-better-days basics need replacing — and which fresh-off-the-runway trends are still missing. But filling those wardrobe gaps doesn't have to drain your paycheck. Plenty of reader-favorite retailers are offering this season's best summer trends for under $150. Ahead, our favorite fashion picks for every summery occasion, from vacation to wedding season. Update your basics with luxe, versatile additions: soft, breezy sweaters to unwrap from your shoulders during sunset beach walks; go-with-everything cotton tees; pants that go from plane to sightseeing; and foolproof denim. If you're investing in one sneaker trend this summer, make it a slimmer, retro-inspired pair. Add soft flats for packing ease. Finish any outfit with classic hoops (and a swipe of red lipstick). This season is packed with fun prints — think fruit, stripes, and sea motifs. On the flip side, monochromatic linen sets remain wardrobe heroes, with endlessly mixable pieces. No matter your vibe, let your accessories do the talking: nostalgic jelly shoes, statement bags, and bandanas that double as tops or handbag wraps (if Labubus aren't your thing). A 9-to-5 wardrobe doesn't have to be a boring one. Look for staples with a twist: collarless blazers, asymmetrical shirting, and Bermuda short suits. For those who wear jeans year-round, a denim dress is an easy office win. Suede-like textures are still trending, too, especially in slouchy bags and buttery-soft shoes that'll earn their fair share of compliments. If your weekend calendar is packed with weddings, don't burn your budget on one-and-done looks. Reach for dresses, jumpsuits, or separates that can be styled up or down for multiple dress codes. Then let high-impact accessories do the heavy lifting — no one's noticing a repeat when your shoes and earrings are stealing the spotlight. If your closet needs a trend refresh, summer 2025 has you covered. Think retro polka dots, boho ruffles, east-west bags, and thong kitten heels. European summer and fisherman-core are still holding strong, as are butter yellow and the barrel-leg jean — just in case you're fashionably late to the party.

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