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A man from Yaroslavl has received a 14-year prison sentence for high treason after photographing graves of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine and sharing the images with Ukrainian intelligence.

Russia resumed drone strikes on Kyiv following a three-day halt coinciding with US envoy visits. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported attacks in Boryspil and Fastiv districts, while air raid alerts prompted residents to seek shelter. Peace discussions between US envoys and both Russian and Ukrainian leaders continue.

Analysts report that Russian commanders are misleading President Putin regarding military progress in Ukraine, affecting his approach to ceasefire negotiations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the war with Russia is likely to continue into winter, following talks in Kyiv with US peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Zelenskyy expressed hope for collaboration with American and European partners amidst ongoing discussions with various national security advisors.

Germany attributes a drone attack at Leipzig Airport last month to Russia, leading to increased diplomatic tensions and the closure of its consulate in Bonn.

French minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad expressed confidence that the electorate will reject extremism in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. His remarks follow a poll indicating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen could secure between 34% and 35.5% of the first-round votes, positioning her as a frontrunner.

Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich is in critical condition following a suspected assassination attempt in Saratov, Russia, where he was shot while leaving his home.

Vladimir Putin confirmed that British military facilities in Ukraine are legitimate targets, while implying uncertainty about potential attacks on UK drone sites.

A Russian expat in Florida, Alexander Mamonov, has been convicted of illegally exporting aircraft parts worth nearly $1 million to Aeroflot, violating U.S. sanctions.

Russia has threatened to target UK sites in Ukraine and beyond, citing retaliatory measures for British military support amid rising tensions.