Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned rumors of a possible new mobilization, stating that they are complete nonsense and part of an information attack against Russia. (translated)
Putin mentioned the possibility of a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine and noted that many countries, such as the United States and China, would be ready to support this process. (translated)
Donald Trump announced that he wants to have another meeting with Vladimir Putin, but only after Russia is ready to make peace with Ukraine, while also accusing Iran of rebuilding missile and radar systems. (translated)
Expert Kristi Raik emphasizes that Germany has made direct accusations against Russia after the drone strike on Leipzig airport, which signifies a significant shift in Germany's previous cautious attitude towards the threats posed by Russia. (translated)
Ukrainian soldier Vladyslav Polskyi rescued his comrade from the battlefield by charging into the front line without protection while a Russian drone was bombing, and he was awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. (translated)
Russia has faced a tight deadline in continuing its fuel export ban, which is partly a result of the attacks on Ukraine, highlighting the country's fuel shortage and weakening its oil refining capacity. (translated)
President Alexander Stubb believes that Russia does not want to attack NATO, as its strong military deterrent is sufficient to prevent such attacks, even though Western countries have warned of the risks of hybrid activities. (translated)
At least 27 people have died and 42 have been injured in a Russian airstrike last night on a warehouse located near Kyiv. (translated)
A state of emergency has been declared in Russia's Rostov region due to port closures and disruptions in maritime transport, which has led to an accumulation of agricultural products on farms. (translated)
Three drone strikes occurred in the area of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, but according to the IAEA, radiation levels remain normal. (translated)
CIA Director John Ratcliffe unexpectedly traveled to Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO countries and discussed the situation of the war in Ukraine with the head of the FSB. (translated)
Russian strikes in Kherson have intensified, and civilians have been urged to leave the city because the situation is extremely difficult. (translated)
Julia Kuokkanen grew up in the shadow of the KGB, which shaped her worldview and family relationships in a politically charged environment where there was only one truth and the Soviet Union was viewed overly positively. (translated)
According to Bloomberg, Vladimir Putin is considering escalating the war with broader missile strikes on the center of Kyiv, as peace negotiations have come to a standstill and Ukraine's air defense capability has weakened. (translated)
Russia is possibly planning a mobilization of up to 300,000 soldiers, which could cause serious problems, and experts warn that it is a ticket to death. (translated)
President Alexander Stubb and his spouse were evacuated to a bomb shelter in Kyiv during the war in Ukraine, but he emphasized that the situation was ordinary for Ukrainians, and based on the information he received, Ukraine is currently winning the war. (translated)
The Kremlin reacts to Alexander Stubb's statements, in which he supported Ukraine's strikes on Russian territory, accusing him and other Western leaders of misleading their own voters and claiming that Russia cannot be strategically defeated. (translated)
Former Ambassador of Moscow Antti Helanterä assessed that Russia is not currently under pressure and is still committed to its strategic goals, such as the complete takeover of the Donetsk region, although the parties to the war are trying to force each other to negotiate. (translated)
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant had lost its last external power line, resulting in emergency generators being activated to ensure critical safety systems, but the cause of the damage could not be determined due to military operations in the area. (translated)
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia have significantly expanded in recent days, making the war a turning point, and Britain has supported Ukraine with drone deliveries as part of military cooperation, as researcher Jyri Lavikainen notes. (translated)