Ukraine launched a drone strike on Russia’s Orenburg gas plant, damaging parts of it. There was no casualties reported as Moscow claimed to have downed 45 Ukrainian drones .

Last month, Trump claimed that Ukraine could reclaim all of its occupied territory, and last week raised the possibility of delivering Tomahawk missiles —which have a range of more than 1,500 miles with incredible accuracy—to Kyiv should Russia not end its assault.

The misconception that Russian soldiers are forced to fight against their will in Ukraine is one that reaches even into the highest echelons of the U.S. government. Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly lamented the deaths of soldiers on both sides,

Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleged that Moscow has no intention to end the Russia-Ukraine war and has continued terrorising our people with airstrikes despite an unconditional ceasefire offer from Kyiv.

The government in Tbilisi is friendly to Moscow. It is being challenged by protesters who want closer ties to the West. A look at Europe’s most flammable tinder box.

Diana Loginova, 18, also known by her stage name Naoko, with her band Stoptime, was arrested on Wednesday after playing her rendition of the’Swan Lake Cooperative’ – a song that is banned in Russia. Her arrest has sparked many to believe her heroic actions could lead to a new revolution to topple Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“Budapest is essentially the only place in Europe today where such a meeting could be held, primarily because Hungary is almost the only pro-peace country,” Orbán said. “For three years, we have been the only country that has consistently, openly, loudly and actively advocated for peace.”