Russian President Vladimir Putin calls European leaders “little pigs” and speaks confidently of victory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj sees Wednesday’s Russian move as a signal that Russia intends to continue the invasion.
WorldThe United States is reportedly preparing a new round of sanctions against Russia's energy sector. The aim is to increase pressure on Moscow if President Putin does not agree to a peace settlement.
World politicsUkraine says it has used underwater drones to knock out a Russian submarine that was docked at the port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea.
ConflictsThe Russian activist collective Pussy Riot is labeled an "extremist organization" and banned from operating in Russia.
WorldUkrainian drones reportedly attacked Moscow during the night of Monday, according to the capital's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin.
ConflictsSeveral advances were reported during peace talks in Berlin on Sunday between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the US delegation. The talks will continue on Monday ahead of a summit attended by several European leaders.
World politicsThousands of Ukrainian families are without power after Russian strikes on Saturday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Russia said it used hypersonic missiles in the “massive” attack.
ConflictsTurkey wants a “limited ceasefire” to stop attacks on ports and energy facilities in Ukraine and Russia. Meanwhile, a Turkish ship was reportedly damaged in a Russian airstrike on the port city of Odessa.
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