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Ukraine launched strikes targeting Moscow on the first day of Russia's presidential election, in which Vladimir Putin is seeking another term. The timing is widely seen as a symbolic message aimed at undermining the vote's legitimacy, which Western governments and Kyiv have dismissed as staged. The attack follows months of Ukrainian drone strikes deep into Russian territory, and it comes as Russian authorities report attempts to disrupt polling.
- 2Strikes kill 8 in Ukraine and 1 in Russia●Strikes kill 8 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate
Air and missile strikes killed eight people in Ukraine and one in Russia, coming after Moscow rejected German calls to de-escalate the war. The exchange of fire underscores the continued stalemate on the battlefield and in diplomacy, with Western allies pressing for reduced hostilities while Russia shows no sign of stepping back. The deaths add to mounting civilian casualties on both sides as the conflict grinds on.
- 3Why the EU lifted sanctions on Fridman and Usmanov●Почему ЕС снял санкции с Фридмана и Усманова (English subtitles) @Max_Katz
The European Union has removed sanctions from Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov, a move that has drawn wide attention and debate. Commentators are questioning the reasoning behind the delistings, with critics arguing the decisions weaken pressure on Kremlin-linked oligarchs and raise concerns over how EU sanctions policy is applied and reviewed.
- 4Sikorski challenges Russia's permanent UN Security Council seat●FM Sikorski: "Russia’s status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council is questionable." Russia took the Soviet
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has questioned Russia's status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, arguing that Moscow took over the Soviet Union's seat in 1991 without a vote. He contrasted this with China, where the UN formally decided that the People's Republic of China would represent the country. His comments fuel ongoing debate about whether Russia's seat is legitimate.