Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns Ukraine and its allies that the Russian "military operation" will achieve its goals "regardless of the circumstances."
ConflictsRussia was responsible for the incident involving an explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle airport in August, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says. Germany is closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin in immediate response and threatening sanctions. Russia, in turn, is threatening “consequences.”
WorldUS President Donald Trump is urging several countries to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz - so far, interest has been lukewarm. But the Trump administration hopes to present a supporting group of countries this week, according to information provided to the Wall Street Journal.
World politicsSome of the major airports in the Middle East will resume some flights on Monday evening, but, according to AFP, this mainly concerns evacuations from Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
BusinessEurope will remain dependent on the American nuclear umbrella "for a not inconsiderable time," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) said during a visit to Sweden.
Swedish politicsRussian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to Donald Trump's so-called peace council, Trump claims. Sweden is currently saying no, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
World politicsKiev and Washington have agreed on a 19-point draft peace proposal, Ukraine's deputy foreign minister says. However, the most sensitive issues – including what will happen to Russian-occupied territories – are not included among the points.
ConflictsThe draft peace agreement for the Ukraine war appears to be in Russia's favor, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at a press conference.
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