Putin celebrated his 73rd birthday at the tombs of the tsars in St. Petersburg with his generals – Watch video
“They created modern Russia. I think you will find it… pleasant and interesting,” said the Russian president – Which world leaders sent their wishes
Low Pressure over Europe: “For too long we underestimated Putin,” say the French — “Prepare for the worst-case scenario,” warn the Germans
Two interviews with major messages and a common denominator: Moscow — Emmanuel Macron in the FAZ and Boris Pistorius in the Handelsblatt
Economist: Putin tests the West and its unity – How the Allies should respond
The three objectives of the Russian president's "grey zone" operation against the West in recent months - The response must be specific, to avoid Ukraine-style moves in other neighbouring countries
