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Fuel shortages in Russia escalate as Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt oil infrastructure, causing long queues and rising tensions among motorists.

Reports indicate that Russian conscripts face extremely high casualty rates, with soldiers enduring an average survival time of just 30 minutes upon reaching the battlefield.

Vladimir Putin relocates an air defence system closer to Moscow’s oil refinery following significant damage from a recent Ukrainian drone attack that injured 17 people.

Ukraine accuses Russia of provocation following a drone attack on a bus carrying young footballers, resulting in one death and several injuries in Bryansk.

Ukrainian drones targeted the Tolyattikauchuk petrochemical plant and Taneko oil refinery during Russia Day, prompting severe restrictions and event cancellations.

A Steller’s sea lion was successfully rescued near Nevelsk, Russia, after being tangled in a plastic ring, highlighting the dangers of marine pollution.

Russia has begun construction on a new military base near Finland’s eastern border, potentially accommodating 4,000 to 6,000 troops amid rising security concerns.

Russia’s economic situation is deteriorating after two years of growth linked to a shift to a war economy, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Despite raising the 2026 growth forecast slightly, Georgieva warned that inflation and sanctions severely restrict long-term prospects.

The Kremlin labelled Canada a ‘warmonger’ nation following its signing of a joint production deal, indicating intentions to respond by disclosing the addresses of Canadian firms involved. The statement underscores escalating tensions between Russia and Canada amidst ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

A French fighter jet successfully shot down a Russian drone that entered NATO airspace over Latvia, prompting local residents to seek shelter.