Russia claims to have shot down 33 drones during the night over the annexed Crimea peninsula. The country is also said to have destroyed ten underwater drones, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Ukraine reports that the defense continues in a village in Kherson, where Russia has long claimed control.
WorldRussia is closely following the results in France "very closely" after the first round of voting, where the far-right party National Rally (RN) becomes the largest party with just over 29 percent.
World politicsRussia has carried out new and extensive attacks on Ukraine's power grid. In disputed frontline areas, several Ukrainian civilians have been killed by Russian projectiles and shelling.
ConflictsOver 80 states have agreed to participate in this weekend's top meeting, intended to pave the way for a peace process for Ukraine. The turnout is broad, but several really big players are missing.
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