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Flight Disruptions and Internet Outages Bring Chaos to Russia’s Regions

Russia’s centralization is not limited to politics and business. That’s what made this weekend such a disaster for many.

Russian Military Launches Largest-Ever Air Attack on Ukraine

The western city of Lutsk bore the brunt of the overnight attack, with city authorities reporting fires but no deaths or injuries from strikes.

Ukrainian Drone Attack on Kursk City Beach Kills 4, Governor Says

Another seven people were wounded, according to Acting Kursk region Governor Alexander Khinshtein, including a five-year-old boy.

Trump Accuses Putin of Talking 'Bulls***' on Ukraine

Asked about his interest in a bill proposed by the Senate for further sanctions on Russia, Trump said: "I'm looking at it very strongly."

Lavrov Names Sanctions Relief and Return of Frozen Assets as Preconditions for Ukraine Ceasefire

“Anti-Russian sanctions must be lifted, all legal claims against Russia dropped and assets seized in the West returned,” Lavrov said.

Russian Army Says It Seized First Village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region

Ukraine said its forces “repelled” Russian attacks in the region, including “in the vicinity” of Dachne, which Moscow says it now controls.

Far-Flung Kamchatka Peninsula Restricts Mobile Internet to Thwart Alleged Ukrainian Sabotage

Authorities did not specify whether Kyiv had launched any attacks against the region, located over 7,000 kilometers from the front lines in Ukraine.

Ukraine Says 4 Killed, Over 30 Wounded in Russian Strikes

Russian drones also hit the capital Kyiv in strikes that damaged buildings but did not result in any fatalities, the city's mayor wrote on Telegram.

Russia Says Captured 2 More East Ukraine Settlements in Donetsk and Kharkiv Regions

Russia's Defense Ministry said Sunday it had captured the village of Piddubne in Donetsk and Sobolivka in Kharkiv.

UN Condemns Russia's Largest Drone Assault on Ukraine

Secretary General Guterres said "attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international law and must stop immediately...

What Ukraine Is Missing as U.S. Holds Back Air Defense and Battlefield Weapons

MT examines what Washington's pause in military aid means for Ukraine on the battlefield.

Dutch and German Intelligence Say Russia Increasingly Uses Chemical Weapons in Ukraine

The Dutch and German agencies said Russia’s military is “supporting” and “actively facilitating” the use of banned agents on the battlefield...

Russia Carries Out 8th Prisoner Exchange With Ukraine Since Istanbul Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said “most” of the freed servicemen from his country had been in Russian captivity since 2022.

Russia Launches Largest Air Attack Since Invasion as Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Woman in Rostov

Attacks in both countries came just hours after Putin spoke to Trump, who said he “didn’t make any progress” on ending the war in Ukraine.

Russian Deputy Navy Commander Killed in Kursk Region

Unconfirmed media reports suggested Major General Mikhail Gudkov was killed in a missile strike on a command post near the town of Korenevo.

Elderly Woman Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Lipetsk Region

Authorities in Kyiv said the target of the early morning drone attack was a Russian military battery manufacturing plant.

Children of Russian Soldiers Increasingly Placed in State Care, Regional Officials Say

Children’s rights officials across the Far East and Siberia warned of a “rise in indicators of family dysfunction” among families of those serving...

Kremlin Welcomes Halt in U.S. Arms Shipments to Ukraine

Meanwhile, Ukraine summoned the deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, warning that arms delays would embolden Russia.

Macron Urges Ukraine Ceasefire in First Call With Putin Since 2022

The call marks their first known conversation since September 2022, several months after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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