Evening news wrap: Putin condemns US strikes on Iran; bomb blast at Nadia during vote counting of Kaliganj bypoll; and more
Monday, 23 June 2025 Amid escalating tensions, Russian President Putin condemned US strikes on Iran, as Israel bombed Iranian military sites, including Evin Prison. In India, a bomb blast during Kaliganj bypoll counting tragically killed a child, prompting a swift response from CM Mamata Banerjee. The NIA made arrests linked to the Pahalgam terror attack.
U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, may visit Russia on August 6 or 7 — just one or two days before the ceasefire deadline he has set for Moscow. If Russia fails to reach a peace deal with Ukraine by August 8, Trump says sweeping secondary tariffs will hit Russian oil and gas exports — and also target countries like India and China that continue to trade with Moscow.
Witkoff, who controversially met President Putin in April, drew criticism for echoing Kremlin narratives and using Russian translators during their talks. Despite his original role as Middle East envoy, Witkoff now appears to be Trump’s unofficial channel to Putin. The pressure is mounting: Trump says sanctions are ready, but also admitted Russia is “pretty good at avoiding them.” A critical moment is approaching, with diplomatic brinkmanship and global trade consequences at stake.
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President Donald Trump says he has deployed nuclear submarines near Russia following provocative remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. As U.S.-Russia tensions escalate, President Putin unveils a hypersonic missile system—Oreshnik—claiming it could rival nuclear strikes. Medvedev and Trump’s online war has triggered fresh World War 3 fears, especially after both leaders made alarming military moves. The Pentagon remains silent, fueling public concern. With nuclear rhetoric surging on both sides, the world watches in anxiety as two of the most powerful nations inch closer to direct confrontation.
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Russia has ramped up its assault on Ukraine after former President Trump issued a final nuclear warning. In a fiery response, President Putin confirmed the deployment of Oreshnik ballistic missiles capable of reaching U.S. cities. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has now escalated into a dangerous Trump vs Putin showdown, with nuclear threats, drone attacks in Crimea, and soaring casualties in Kyiv. As fears of a NATO-Russia confrontation grow, the global community watches nervously. Trump, meanwhile, has commissioned new nuclear submarines—signaling a chilling new phase of geopolitical warfare.
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Tensions between Washington and Moscow are spiraling after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines near Russian waters in response to Dmitry Medvedev’s chilling “dead hand” threat. The move has fueled fears of World War 3, despite experts calling it “posturing.” A viral video claiming Russian Borei-class submarines armed with Bulava missiles are stationed off the U.S. coast has added to the panic, though fact-checkers confirmed the footage is from 2018. Trump defended his decision on Truth Social, warning that “words are important and can have unintended consequences.” Analysts suggest the deployment signals strength but does not escalate nuclear confrontation. The standoff comes as Trump grows increasingly frustrated with Vladimir Putin’s refusal to negotiate a Ukraine ceasefire, with both nations engaging in nuclear saber-rattling unseen since the Cold War.
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Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko launched a scathing attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, dismissing Ukraine’s recent anti-corruption drive as a “publicity stunt.” The leaders accused Zelensky of using scandals to distract from battlefield setbacks and declining Western support. With tensions escalating across the eastern front, the Putin-Lukashenko alliance is sending a strong signal to Kyiv and NATO.
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Israel’s June 23 airstrike on Tehran’s infamous Evin Prison has left 71 people dead, according to Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir. Among the dead were detainees, military conscripts, visiting family members, prison staff, and nearby residents. The devastating attack marks a significant escalation in Israel’s targeting strategy—shifting from military and nuclear sites to political symbols of the Iranian regime.
The strike comes in the aftermath of a brutal air war between Iran and Israel, shaking the foundations of regional stability. Evin Prison, long criticized by human rights groups for its treatment of political prisoners, is now the site of mass civilian casualties. What message is Israel sending? And what comes next?
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French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly condemned U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, saying they violate international law and undermine years of nuclear diplomacy. Macron stressed that while France opposes Iran’s nuclear ambitions, regime change must come from within—not by force. He also denounced the Israeli strike on Evin Prison, which endangered foreign nationals, including two French citizens. His rebuke signals a growing rift with Donald Trump, warning that military escalation could destabilize the region irreversibly.
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In a powerful retaliation, Israel has launched a wave of missile strikes on Iran, targeting multiple high-profile sites across Tehran and Karaj. Among the most shocking hits: the Red Crescent building, state broadcaster IRIB headquarters, and the notorious Evin Prison. Massive explosions rocked the capital, with colossal plumes of smoke rising above Tehran’s skyline. Casualties are feared as Israel escalates its response to Iran’s earlier barrage, pushing the two nations closer to full-blown war.
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