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The Ministry of Information in Belarus has classified Euronews’ website as “extremist” media, banning it following a recent court ruling. This designation allows authorities to impose penalties for accessing its content, significantly limiting the availability of independent journalism in the country.

German police are investigating possible sabotage after an explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig-Halle Airport.

Russia launched ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv, resulting in at least nine fatalities and 28 injuries, prompting immediate response efforts in the city.

Vladimir Putin’s doomsday radio transmitted cryptic messages following a Russian missile strike in Poland, heightening tensions between Russia and NATO.

Mainstream large language models (LLMs), including Google Gemini, have reportedly cited pro-Russian propaganda from a US- and EU-sanctioned outlet, the Foundation to Battle Injustice (r-FBI), during interactions. Researchers found these LLMs occasionally regarded claims about Ukraine as legitimate, raising concerns over their susceptibility to misinformation.

Ukraine executed a drone strike on Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, resulting in one death and multiple injuries as regional officials report widespread damage.

Seven drones were sighted near the Gösgen nuclear power plant in Switzerland, prompting a large police response; however, the plant’s safety was deemed unaffected.

Ukrainian strikes have severely impacted Russia’s shadow fleet, resulting in the loss of 49 vessels this week and escalating fuel shortages across the country.

EU finance ministers convened in Brussels to deliberate on Spain’s proposal for a new joint borrowing mechanism, potentially allowing up to €850 billion annually. ECB President Christine Lagarde supports the initiative, emphasising its importance for economic stability amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

RUSSIA BANS DIESEL
Russia halts diesel exports following refinery attacks overnight, leading to escalating gas shortages.
Markets react with significant price spikes on energy commodities.