Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will launch retaliatory strikes against the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, if there are any attempts to disrupt the Victory Day celebrations on May 9. This statement comes amid ongoing military tensions between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
A Ukrainian drone targeted a luxury residential tower in Moscow early Monday morning, causing significant damage to the facade but no injuries. This attack comes just days before Russia's celebrations marking the anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.
In an unprecedented incident, Ukraine has launched a drone attack on Moscow, targeting a residential building near the Kremlin just days before Victory Day celebrations. The attack raises significant concerns as Russia tightens security measures in anticipation of the festivities.
Ukraine has prohibited the inspection of the Druzhba oil pipeline, raising questions in Europe about the motivations behind this decision. This follows claims by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the pipeline was struck by Russian forces.