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Putin has suspended the head of Russia’s air defence service after successive attacks by Ukrainian drones
General Afzalov was replaced at the head of Russia's Aerospace Forces by Alexander Tchaikovsky, who was involved in the massacres in Butchnya - Two days ago, a Ukrainian drone hit an apartment building in the centre of Moscow


Explosion in Moscow from Ukrainian drone near the Kremlin
Damage was caused to a residential building, with no injuries reported

Trump escalates clash with Merz and withdraws 5,000 troops from Germany: What it means for NATO and Europe
Democrats warn the move is a “gift to Putin” as tensions grow between Washington and European allies

Zelensky threatens Israel with sanctions for buying Ukrainian grain stolen from Russia
"Russia confiscates grain from the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories and organizes its trade through persons connected with the occupiers. Such plans violate the laws of Israel itself," the Ukrainian president said.
Trump says he is having “good discussions” with Putin and Zelensky on Ukraine
He said he does not want to reveal when he last spoke with Putin

The $35 billion war: The costly toll for the U.S. and the dangerous depletion of ammunition stockpiles
The 38-day conflict has consumed vast quantities of Tomahawk, JASSM-ER, Patriot, and ATACMS missiles. The Pentagon was forced to transfer weapons systems from Europe and Asia to the Middle East, raising concerns about readiness against Russia and China

Analysis: The end of illusions about Ukraine – The €90 billion EU loan means the war with Russia…is only now beginning
Europe is preparing for a long, costly, and deeply dangerous front, and is planning to strengthen Kyiv until 2029, as a diplomatic settlement of the war does not appear likely



