SSU hits radar system in Russian Bryansk region
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SSU hits radar system in Russian Bryansk region

"Nebo-U" radar system
Source:  RBC Ukraine

The 13th Counterintelligence Department of Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) struck a long-range radar station of the occupation army of the Russian Federation in the Bryansk region, which allowed the Russian occupiers to control the sky above Ukraine up to 700 km deep.

What is known about the defeat of the SSU radar in the Bryansk region

This time, the Russians have one less modernised Nebo-U complex, which helped the enemy detect Ukrainian weapons and supported bombers that attack the Ukrainian border with guided aerial bombs, SSU sources explain.

In particular, seven aircraft-type kamikaze drones hit a radar station worth $100 million.

A source from the Security Service confirmed that the Nebo-U complex no longer works and "probably turned into a colander."

Thanks to the destruction of this radar, the enemy had fewer opportunities to detect air targets along the northern border of Ukraine. The radar blindness of the Russians will help our troops conduct reconnaissance, launch drones and better use army aviation in this area, the SSU said.

At the same time, it is noted that this is the second Nebo-U complex that the 13th Main Department of Military Counterintelligence of the SSU destroyed.

They destroyed the first one in the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation.

Also, recently, the Kasta-2E2 radar complex near the temporarily occupied Ukrainian Berdyansk was destroyed.

How DIU destroys air defence equipment of the Russian army

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) posted a video of destroying the Russian missile defence system "Strela-10" at the front.

According to intelligence data, on April 14, fighters of the DIU active operations unit at the front discovered and struck the Russian anti-aircraft warfare system "Strela-10".

As noted in the message, the enemy anti-aircraft forces were celebrating the Day of the Air Defence Forces of Russia, so they received a proper greeting.

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White House discusses lifting energy sanctions on Russia

Rubio
Source:  Politico

Controversy has arisen within Donald Trump's administration regarding the possible lifting of energy sanctions on Russia, despite public denials of such discussions by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US President's envoy Steve Witkoff.

Points of attention

  • Controversy has emerged within the White House over discussions to lift energy sanctions on Russia, despite public denials by US officials.
  • Key figures like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Special Representative Steve Witkoff are at odds over the approach to the sanctions policy.
  • Internal discussions in the White House involve considering lifting sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and certain Russian assets in Europe amidst efforts to cease hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.

White House considers lifting energy sanctions on Russia

Five informed interlocutors of Politico told the publication that internal discussions are ongoing in the White House regarding the possible lifting of sanctions, in particular against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, as well as certain Russian assets in Europe.

This is being considered in the context of potential agreements to cease hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.

According to sources close to the negotiation process, US Special Representative Steve Witkoff plays a key role in promoting the idea of lifting restrictions.

He allegedly instructed his team to compile a complete list of energy sanctions that Washington had imposed against Moscow.

At the same time, in a joint statement released by the White House, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Witkoff himself denied that there were any discussions about easing sanctions pressure on Russia.

This is not true. None of us had any conversations about lifting sanctions against Russia as part of a peace agreement with Ukraine. This is completely fabricated and irresponsible information from Politico, a top-notch publication. If they have even a shred of journalistic integrity, they would completely refute this fabrication.

One source said that while Steve Witkoff has proposed lifting energy sanctions against Russia, the initiative has not yet gained significant support among White House officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is actively opposing its implementation, trying to stop the advancement of such an approach.

According to informed sources, among the opponents of the idea are not only Rubio, but also Secretary of the Interior Doug Bergham, who also heads the White House Council on Energy Dominance. Their position indicates serious internal disagreements on the approach to sanctions policy.

In addition, some American officials believe that Witkoff may have been misinformed by Russia about the possible economic impact for the United States of resuming commercial ties with Moscow, another source familiar with the situation reported.

An internal debate is underway in the White House between supporters of energy dominance — Bergamo, who wants to open markets for American LNG — and Witkoff, who seeks to get closer to Russia, one of the sources told the publication.

Russia's restoration of its status as the main supplier of energy to Europe would be "a bloodbath for American producers (of oil and gas — ed.)," he added.

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