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Ukraine says Russia launched biggest drone attack since onset of war
Russia hit Ukraine overnight with its largest drone attack since the start of the war, causing some damage at a military airfield in the west of the country that was one of its main targets, the Ukrainian air force announced on Monday.
Ukraine planned drone attack on Russian ships in Asia: Washington Post
Ukraine had planned to target Russian warships in the Asia-Pacific region using drones, in a similar way to how it previously attacked airbases that host Moscow’s strategic bombers, according to a report by the Washington Post.
New Russia sanctions bill ‘on hold’ over White House’s stance: Bloomberg
The latest drive in the US Congress for more sanctions on Moscow, spearheaded by Senator Lindsay Graham, is now stalled due to President Donald Trump’s opposition, Bloomberg reported.
US expects Russia’s retaliation for Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” military operation to resume soon: Reuters
The United States believes Russia has not yet fully responded to Ukraine’s military operation Spiderweb and may soon launch another large-scale, multi-pronged strike following the recent massive raid, Reuters has reported, citing unnamed U.S. officials.
Germany plans rapid expansion of bomb-proof bunkers and shelters amid fears of Russian attack
Berlin is drawing up plans to rapidly expand its network of bomb-proof bunkers and shelters, the government’s most senior civilian protection official has said, warning the state needs to be prepared for an attack from Moscow within the next four year…
Trump quietly pressuring US Senate to weaken Russia sanctions: WSJ
The White House is urging Republican Senator Lindsey Graham to soften his sanctions bill against Moscow, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing congressional staffers.
EU seeking to target Russia’s financial reputation: FT
The European Union is considering adding Russia to its anti-money laundering “grey list” in an effort to cause reputational damage and increase financial pressure on Moscow, the Financial Times has reported.
Trump says Zelensky gave Putin ‘reason to bomb the hell out of’ Ukraine
The recent Ukrainian drone attacks on long-range nuclear-capable Russian bombers have sharply increased the risk of escalation and given Moscow a valid reason to retaliate with force, US President Donald Trump has stated.
US presses NATO member states to agree on defence spending hike
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has pressed NATO member states to agree to President Donald Trump’s demand for a major increase in defence spending ahead of a summit later this month.