8 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops

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1. 7h ago

   NATO Jets Shoot Down Drone Over Lithuania

   NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania, while Russian military strikes across ten regions of Ukraine killed eight people and injured dozens. The attacks targeted infrastructure such as petrol stations and industrial plants, with Moscow utilizing jet-powered drones against Kyiv petrol stations for the first time. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned European nations that deploying peacekeeping troops or military aid to Ukraine would result in direct war with Russia. Additionally, a large group of countries is reportedly ready to host Ukraine peace talks.

   Why it matters

   The interception over Lithuania escalates regional tensions as the conflict in Ukraine enters a more destructive phase with expanded aerial attacks. Moscow maintains that its strikes successfully hit ships and plants, while the Kremlin claims European countries capitalize on weapons supplies to Kyiv. Meanwhile, diplomatic venues are under consideration, with Abu Dhabi and Turkey emerging as potential platforms for trilateral talks.

   What is confirmed

   • Russian military strikes across ten regions of Ukraine killed eight people and injured dozens.
   • Moscow used jet-powered drones against Kyiv petrol stations for the first time.
   • Russian President Vladimir Putin warned European nations that deploying peacekeeping troops or military aid to Ukraine means direct war with Russia.
   • Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov stated that Abu Dhabi, Turkey, and other countries have offered to host trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States.
   • NATO jets shot down a drone over Lithuania that two senior officials said was likely carrying explosives.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Authorities have not yet commented on the origin or purpose of the drone shot down over Lithuania.
   • Denis Pushilin claims that EU countries are capitalizing on weapons supplies to Kiev.

   What to watch next

   • Any official identification of the origin of the drone shot down over Lithuania
   • Developments regarding proposed trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi or Turkey involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States
   • Response from European nations to Vladimir Putin's warning against deploying peacekeeping troops or military aid
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   5. tass.com — Large group of countries ready to host Ukraine talks, source tells TASS
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   7. www.1news.co.nz — NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania
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2. 2d ago

   Russian Strikes Kill Eight as Putin Issues Warning to Europe

   Russian military strikes across ten regions of Ukraine have killed eight people and injured dozens, while targeting infrastructure including petrol stations and industrial plants. Moscow claims the attacks successfully hit ships and plants, utilizing jet-powered drones against Kyiv petrol stations for the first time. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stern warning against European nations deploying peacekeeping troops or military aid to Ukraine, stating directly that any such deployment would mean a direct war with Russia.

   Why it matters

   The escalation follows ongoing discussions in Europe regarding a potential peacekeeping deployment to bolster Ukrainian defenses. President Putin delivered his warning from abroad during international engagements. The conflict continues to see intensified aerial bombardment across widespread Ukrainian territory, impacting civilian areas and energy-related infrastructure alike.

   What is confirmed

   • Russian air strikes across ten regions of Ukraine killed eight people and injured dozens.
   • Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Europe that sending troops to Ukraine would mean a war with Russia.
   • Russia targeted Kyiv petrol stations for the first time using jet-powered drones.
   • Moscow stated that its strikes successfully hit ships and plants.

   What to watch next

   • Any formal European response or policy shift regarding the deployment of peacekeeping forces to Ukraine.
   • Further reports from Ukraine regarding civilian casualties and damage to targeted infrastructure.
   Sources used for this update (15)

   1. theguardian.com — Russia targets Kyiv petrol stations for first time with jet-powered drones
   2. AP News — 3 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops
   3. Al Jazeera — Three killed in Russian air strikes on 10 regions of Ukraine
   4. reuters.com — Russian attacks kill six, injure dozens in Ukraine, Moscow says it hits ships, plants
   5. The Independent — Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin warns Europe sending troops to Kyiv’s aid means war with Moscow
   6. CBS News — Putin warns Europe against sending troops to Ukraine: "That means a war with Russia"
   7. Українська правда — Putin threatens Europe with war if European troops are deployed to Ukraine
   8. Fortune — As Europe weighs a peacekeeping force in Ukraine, Putin warns sending troops 'means a war with Russia'
   9. Le Monde.fr — Putin says European troop deployment in Ukraine would be 'war against Russia'
   10. WION — From India, Putin warns Europe against sending troops to Ukraine, Zelensky expresses willingness to meet him at G20 Summit
   11. The Times of India — ‘Western troops in Ukraine would mean war with Russia’: Putin ahead of Brics meet
   12. Yahoo — Putin at BRICS: Warns Europe Over Ukraine, Urges Challenge to U.S. Dollar
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