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Vladimir Putin has been ridiculed for his online voting skills during Russia’s State Duma elections, with social media users commenting on his struggle with technology.

Portuguese prosecutors have launched an inquiry into the death of Ukrainian activist Pavlo Sadokha, found dead in the Algarve while on a work trip.

Vladimir Putin has approved the sale of gas masks to Russian families, lifting a ban in place since 1992 amidst rising tensions with NATO and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding to Bettina Anderson this spring was reportedly funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, raising security concerns among experts.

Marine Le Pen will deliver her first campaign speech on Sunday in Hénin-Beaumont as she relaunches her bid for the 2027 presidential election. Currently leading the polls with 34% support, Le Pen faces internal party tensions and controversies, including criticism over aid to Ukraine and a scandal involving racist comments by a police officer associated with the National Rally.

The French government has aligned with Slovakia to advocate for the delisting of Russian-Uzbek businessman Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list, intensifying tensions among member states. Usmanov, under sanctions since 2022, is seen as closely linked to the Kremlin, prompting concerns over motivations behind the push for his removal.

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.