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French minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad expressed confidence that the electorate will reject extremism in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. His remarks follow a poll indicating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen could secure between 34% and 35.5% of the first-round votes, positioning her as a frontrunner.

Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich is in critical condition following a suspected assassination attempt in Saratov, Russia, where he was shot while leaving his home.

Vladimir Putin confirmed that British military facilities in Ukraine are legitimate targets, while implying uncertainty about potential attacks on UK drone sites.

A Russian expat in Florida, Alexander Mamonov, has been convicted of illegally exporting aircraft parts worth nearly $1 million to Aeroflot, violating U.S. sanctions.

Russia has threatened to target UK sites in Ukraine and beyond, citing retaliatory measures for British military support amid rising tensions.

Russian drones have crossed into Moldovan airspace ahead of the country’s Independence Day, prompting national authorities to monitor for safety.

Bradley Townsend, 33, becomes the first known British fighter to die for Russia in Ukraine, killed by a drone attack near Liman after two months of combat.

Ukraine targeted Ozon’s logistics centres on Independence Day, setting three warehouses on fire as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv for talks.

Moscow condemns British drone supplies to Ukraine for long-range strikes inside Russia, asserting that this involvement makes the UK a participant in the war.

RUSSIAN ATTACK
Russia launched missile strikes on Kyiv’s railway this morning, resulting in multiple casualties.
Ukrainian officials condemn the attacks as a deliberate assault on civilian infrastructure.