72K views · 1.6K reactions |  Russia's Wagner paramilitary group claims to have raised a Russian flag over #Bakhmut, giving legal control of the town to Russia.  #Kyiv insists its forces are still holding the town, where fighting has been raging for months. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg with the latest  | FRANCE 24 English | Facebook

29K views · 890 reactions | There's been drama at the Australian Open after a fan was seen waving a Russian flag with President Vladimir Putin's face on the front. #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm | 9 News Melbourne | Facebook

183K views · 2.7K reactions | Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the history of Ukraine and the Soviet Union in his TV address to the Russian people. Mr Putin described eastern Ukraine as ancient Russian lands. Follow live updates here: https://trib.al/pCJF2JA | Sky News | Facebook

98 reactions · 6 comments | On #Russia Day, the Burj Khalifa building in Dubai was painted in the colors of the Russian flag. The video was published in the official account of the attraction of the #UAE. Whether this is directly related to the holiday is not specified, but the caption to the video noted the rich history of Russia and the achievements of its people. | Russia Unofficial | Facebook