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- 1Strikes kill six in Ukraine, one in Russia as diplomacy stalls▼Strikes kill 6 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate
Air and missile strikes killed six people in Ukraine and one in Russia, following Moscow's rejection of German calls to de-escalate the war. The casualties underline how talks between Berlin and the Kremlin have failed to slow fighting, with attacks continuing on both sides. Observers say the rejection of diplomacy signals a prolonged conflict with no immediate path to a ceasefire.
- 2Russian state media announces new 'special military operation'●Russia announces a new “special military operation” through its controlled propagandists The state-run RIA Novosti news
Russia's state-run RIA Novosti news agency has published an article declaring that Russia faces another 'special military operation', writing that it 'will be very short'. The piece was authored by Alexander Nosovich, a commentator known for pro-Kremlin rhetoric. The announcement, delivered through propagandists rather than official military channels, is drawing attention as observers try to determine what operation Moscow is signaling and whether an escalation is imminent.
- 3Russia Claims Strikes On Kyiv Hit NATO Specialists●Russia Wipes Out 'NATO SPECIALISTS' In Huge Strikes On Kyiv; Putin Army Burns Ukraine Military Hubs
Russia claims its forces carried out large-scale strikes on Kyiv, saying the attacks hit Ukrainian military hubs and killed 'NATO specialists' in the Ukrainian capital. The claim, pushed through Russian and pro-Kremlin outlets, has drawn wide attention as the war grinds on. Ukraine has not confirmed the assertion, and independent verification of who was targeted or killed is lacking.
- 4Swiss voters reject the neutrality initiative●Freue mich SEHR, dass die tapferen Schweizerinnen & Schweizer in der Volksabstimmung über die sog. "Neutralitätisinitiat
Swiss voters have clearly rejected the so-called neutrality initiative in a national referendum, delivering a defeat to supporters led by right-wing populist politician Christoph Blocher of the SVP. Commentators are calling the result a strong signal for Switzerland, saying the country chose not to enshrine stricter neutrality in its constitution. Reactions online are celebrating the outcome as a rebuff to pro-Russian or Kremlin-friendly positions within the Swiss debate.
- 5Why the EU lifted sanctions on Fridman and Usmanov●Почему ЕС снял санкции с Фридмана и Усманова (English subtitles) @Max_Katz
The EU has removed sanctions from Russian businessmen Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov, and opposition figure Maxim Katz has released a video explaining the reasons behind the court decisions. Discussion centres on whether the delistings reflect successful legal challenges by the oligarchs or weaknesses in the EU's sanctions regime against Russian oligarchs close to the Kremlin.