Putin accuses Ukraine of striking a student dormitory in a Moscow-occupied area of eastern Ukraine and vows retaliation. Ukraine says it targeted Russia’s elite Rubicon drone unit.
Ukrainian Drone Commander “Madyar” Casts Shadow Over Putin Parade The Guardian profiles “Madyar,” a Ukrainian drone operations commander whose forces continue to pressure Russian positions as Putin holds a scaled-back Victory Day parade. President Zelenskyy has “decreed” that Moscow may proceed with its parade, but Ukrainian drone operations demonstrate that the battlefield situation remains fluid. Madyar’s unit exemplifies Ukraine’s growing drone warfare capabilities. Source: The Guardian, Google News
Overview Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech at the Victory Day parade on Moscow’s Red Square, sharply condemning NATO’s expansion policy. This year’s parade was scaled back compared to previous years. Parade Highlights The parade was smaller than in previous years, reflecting Russia’s current military and economic situation Putin reiterated Russia’s position on the Ukraine conflict The Red Square parade remains one of Russia’s most important annual commemorative events NATO Condemnation In his address, Putin accused NATO of continued eastward expansion, arguing it threatens Russia’s security interests. He reaffirmed Russia’s need to take all necessary measures to protect its security. ...
Iran’s foreign minister travels to Moscow to meet with President Putin as US-Iran nuclear negotiations stall, with Trump expressing dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal, reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitical dynamics.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Moscow for talks with President Putin on the Iran war, with the Kremlin saying Russia is ready to offer mediation services in future US-Iran negotiations.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in St. Petersburg for talks with President Putin, focusing on Iran-US nuclear negotiations, regional security, and bilateral cooperation.