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Ilya Remeslo, a pro-Kremlin lawyer, has been admitted to a psychiatric facility in St Petersburg after denouncing Vladimir Putin as a ‘war criminal, liar, and thief’. This significant shift in rhetoric raises concerns about dissent within Putin’s elite. Further developments are awaited.

Volodymyr Zelensky warns of deepening ties between Iran and Russia, saying the regimes are “brothers in hatred” and weapons. He highlighted their cooperation in deploying Shahed kamikaze drones against Ukraine. Zelensky calls for united action to counter this threat.

Russia has limited mobile internet access in major cities, including Moscow and St Petersburg, for over a week. Residents have turned to walkie-talkies and paper maps to communicate. These restrictions follow a new law allowing the FSB to order telecom shutdowns. Stay updated on further developments.

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At least four people were killed and 15 wounded in overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv region, targeting energy infrastructure. Rescue operations are ongoing in various regions as both sides report frontline advancements.

An unedited video of Vladimir Putin’s coughing fit was mistakenly released by the Kremlin, revealing a rare moment of vulnerability. Kremlin spokesperson Alexander Yushanev termed it a ‘weekend mistake’. For further insights into Putin’s health, read on.

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This morning, Europe is calling for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Middle Eastern conflict, as crude oil prices surge over $100 per barrel, impacting economic stability across the region.

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Overnight, Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar urged Russia to avoid interfering in the upcoming parliamentary elections, amid claims of a covert operation to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s re-election.

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This morning, European Parliament members express overwhelming support for Ukraine’s fast-track EU membership. Discussions continue around the timeline and implications, amid ongoing tensions related to Russia’s actions in the region.

Ksenia Sobchak has called for an end to Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, marking four years of conflict. The influencer and media owner highlighted the immense loss of life, urging that the suffering must cease. She condemned the war’s hidden horrors and urged for a swift resolution.

Senior Russian security official Dimitry Medvedev threatened nuclear strikes against Kyiv, Paris, and London, asserting unfounded claims that France and the UK were preparing to provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons. This statement comes as Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.