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In an interview with NV, PDMS co-founder Hennadiy Druzenko stated that the appointment of Serhiy Sternenko as advisor to the Minister of Defence sends a negative signal to the military and society.
Law enforcement officers dismantled a criminal organisation that systematically imported psychotropic substances from European Union countries and earned up to $250,000 per month. During searches, hundreds of kilograms of prohibited substances were seized and six suspects were detained.
Berlin is working on scenarios for a large-scale war, taking into account hybrid threats, cyberattacks and drone strikes, preparing the country for its role as a key logistics hub for the Alliance. The military acknowledges that the challenges may exceed the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.
During a special operation in the Cherkasy region, a man wanted for murder opened fire on law enforcement officers. Four police officers were killed in the shootout, and another law enforcement officer was wounded.
The US Navy has reinforced its forces in the Middle East by redeploying the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with its escort and missile defence systems. The decision was made amid growing tensions surrounding Iran.
The court sentenced two Russian military intelligence agents to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. The perpetrators were preparing to carry out an explosion in a crowded area of the capital in order to cause panic among the civilian population.
Beijing has announced an investigation into General Zhang Xuya, who was considered one of Xi Jinping's closest allies in the military. According to individuals familiar with a closed briefing for the command, the allegations include corruption in the appointment system and the possible transfer of key technical data on nuclear weapons.
During his visit to Vilnius, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held his first separate meeting with the leader of the Belarusian democratic forces, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. The parties discussed support for a democratic Belarus, the release of political prisoners, sanctions and the responsibility of the Lukashenko regime.
In the capital, against the backdrop of an extremely difficult situation, an extensive network of heating points operated by the State Emergency Service is in operation. The authorities and rescue workers emphasise that these points are intended to help people, not for mass overnight accommodation.
A 37-year-old US citizen died in Minneapolis during an ICE immigration service operation, but videos from the scene contradict federal authorities claims of an armed attack.
The two-day meetings in Abu Dhabi marked a new stage in American mediation and focused on the parameters for ending the war and security guarantees.
Russia carried out one of its most powerful combined attacks in recent times overnight, using hundreds of strike drones and various types of missiles. Kyiv and the surrounding region were targeted, as well as Sumy, Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions. One person was killed and dozens were injured.
