A Russian man detained in Krasnodar for allegedly plotting a drone attack on a high-ranking Defense Ministry official claims he was recruited by Ukrainian security services and was to undergo training with foreign specialists in Ukraine.
Investigators in Monaco suspect the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is behind a bombing attempt on businessman Vladimir Yermolayev. Yermolayev, who renounced Ukrainian citizenship and was sanctioned by Kyiv, sustained severe leg injuries. His companion lost a leg, and his son suffered burns.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ordered a 40-day offensive and called on Vladimir Putin to withdraw from Ukraine and pursue peace. This comes amidst recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and a military plant, and significant Russian drone interceptions. Separately, former Russian defense minister Sergei Ivanov died at 73, and Polish officials criticized the stripping of an honor from Zelensky.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has ordered a 40-day offensive and urged Russian President Putin to "get out of Ukraine" and "take that step toward peace." This comes after Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia and Crimea, targeting infrastructure.
