Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko continued discussions at the Valdai presidential residence, focusing on the Union State, trade, economic cooperation, joint projects, and regional security.
Russia has deployed anti-drone nets near President Putin's Valdai residence, reflecting heightened security concerns. Putin's reduced travel and smaller public events indicate growing fears of Ukrainian drone attacks, reminiscent of the 'Operation Spiderweb' incident.
Former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min and three ex-officials under Yoon Suk Yeol's administration indicted for abuse of power in 2022 presidential residence relocation, involving illegal fund diversion for renovations linked to the president's wife.
South Korea's special prosecutor team is investigating alleged illegal diversion of 2.8 billion won for presidential residence relocation. Former ministers Lee Sang-min and Kim Dae-ki were summoned, and former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun is being investigated for rebellion charges, with potential summons for former President Yoon Suk-yeol.
Former high-ranking officials of the presidential office are facing allegations of illegally diverting 2.8 billion won in Ministry of the Interior and Safety emergency funds for presidential residence interior work. A court decision on their arrest is expected soon.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that inquiries regarding the location of Mali's President Assimi Goita should be directed to Malian authorities following recent militant attacks in the country.
