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1. Ukraine strikes Moscow’s oil refinery
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow’s oil refinery early Thursday, resulting in at least 17 injuries. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that targets in Russia’s Rostov region and occupied territories were also struck.
2. Poland investigates murder of Russian dissident
Polish authorities have detained a suspect in the murder of a prominent Russian dissident. Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that initial evidence suggests a political assassination, warning that if Russia is implicated, it would be considered an act of state terrorism.
3. Zelensky warns of retaliation against Moscow
Following the attack on Moscow’s oil refinery, President Zelensky vowed that Ukraine would respond if the war continues. He emphasized that if Ukraine suffers, so too will Moscow, indicating a commitment to retaliatory actions.
4. Shipping industry cautious over Strait of Hormuz
Despite a potential deal between the United States and Iran to ease tensions, the global shipping industry remains hesitant to resume navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Concerns over sea mines, rising insurance costs, and a lack of confidence due to ongoing military activity persist.
5. Europe faces synthetic opioid challenges
The European Union Drugs Agency has reported that a new psychoactive substance emerges on the continent’s drug market approximately every week. Officials warn that synthetic opioids are particularly dangerous, with even a single gram potentially containing thousands of lethal doses.
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6. Ukraine has launched drone attacks targeting Moscow’s oil refinery for the second time this week, with reports indicating that air defences intercepted 180 UAVs. However, several drones successfully struck the facility, highlighting the ongoing conflict’s impact on Russian energy infrastructure.
7. In a significant development, the Netherlands is set to begin production of long-range and medium-range strike drones for Ukraine as part of a bilateral cooperation initiative. The project, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Defense, aims to bolster Ukraine’s unmanned systems capabilities under the Build with Ukraine program.
8. Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has announced a strategy to isolate Crimea from Russian supplies, suggesting that the peninsula may soon become an “island.” He emphasized that this tactic could lead to unforeseen consequences for Russia’s control over the region.
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has emphasized the need for Europe to spearhead the development of a revamped “NATO 3.0” during a speech in Brussels. Hegseth stated that the alliance must evolve into a more robust military coalition, highlighting the importance of a strong European leadership in addressing contemporary security challenges. His remarks come ahead of a crucial NATO meeting scheduled for Thursday.
In a significant statement regarding the ongoing conflict, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced that Kyiv is actively working to isolate Crimea from Russian supplies, which he believes will ultimately sever the peninsula from Moscow’s control. Fedorov indicated that the use of drones is central to this strategy, suggesting that Crimea could soon become effectively cut off, likening it to an island.
Turning to the weather. In Riga, 11 to 22 degrees with patchy rain possible riga will experience a pleasantly warm today. In London, 15 to 27 degrees with partly cloudy london will have a warm day. In Paris, 18 to 37 degrees with patchy rain possible a scorching day is predicted for paris. In Brussels, 16 to 30 degrees with sunny brussels will have a warm day. In Berlin, 17 to 27 degrees with patchy rain possible berlin will have a warm day. In Stockholm, 10 to 20 degrees with patchy rain possible mild temperatures are expected in stockholm. In Madrid, 22 to 35 degrees with sunny.
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