Germany
Russia and China singled out in Scholz' new national security strategy
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the new strategy, which his three-party governing coalition pledged to draw up when it took office at the end of 2021, had gained added importance since Russia attacked Ukraine almost 16 months ago.
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Aftermath of deadly Kryvyi Rih strike, Mariupol marks Russia Day
Ukrainian police on Tuesday began collecting evidence in the aftermath of the Russian bombing of a civilian apartment block in the city of Kryvyi Rih. This follows Russia Day celebrations organised by Moscow-installed authorities in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol on Monday.
Ukraine
Vladimir Putin confirms Ukrainian counteroffensive has begun
Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted Friday that Ukrainian troops have started a long-expected counteroffensive and were suffering “significant” losses. His comments came just hours after a string of drone strikes inside Russian territory.