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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended an invitation for a direct meeting with Vladimir Putin, proposing a “full ceasefire” in an open letter. This marks a rare direct appeal since Russia’s invasion in 2022, aiming to resolve the conflict through personal engagement.

A drone strike launched by Ukraine has hit St Petersburg, causing injuries and damaging infrastructure ahead of Russia’s economic forum.

China’s role in circumventing EU sanctions against Russia is worsening, according to EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan. Despite regular discussions with Chinese authorities, O’Sullivan noted that unilateral actions against Chinese companies will continue as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine persists, impacting both parties economically.

Vladimir Putin has closed Moscow airspace to private aircraft as security measures increase amid fears of assassination attempts and Ukrainian drone strikes.

Russia instructs financial institutions to shoot down Ukrainian drones amid increased airstrikes in Moscow, indicating a response to escalating threats.

GCHQ’s head warns of escalating Russian threats to critical infrastructure and democratic processes in the UK, urging heightened urgency in cybersecurity measures.

Expert warns of a serious possibility that Belarus, under pressure from Putin, may join Russia in the war against Ukraine amid ongoing military developments.

An underground Russian resistance group, Black Spark, led by defector Igor Volobuev, calls for armed rebellion to remove Vladimir Putin from power.

US officials caution that Russia’s unfounded accusations against Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania could escalate tensions in Europe amid ongoing military actions in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the Russian deployment of the “Oreshnik” intermediate-range ballistic missile in Kyiv, following Moscow’s acknowledgment of a retaliatory launch. The missile’s use has drawn sharp condemnation from European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, who denounced the escalation.