War & Defense
Russia Hints at Nuclear Use, Ukraine Disrupts Offensive
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned of increased nuclear proliferation risks, while Ukraine successfully disrupted a major Russian offensive. Kyiv faced drone attacks targeting infrastructure, and Russia continues to tighten information control by disrupting Telegram. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may benefit Russia economically, while Hungary uses oil politics to pressure the EU regarding aid to Ukraine.