Russia Ukraine War Live News: Earlier today, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky issued a strict warning in which he declared that Russia’s airspace will become ‘completely unsafe’. Now, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has said that the warning actually sounds like ‘state terrorism’. The clash between both leaders comes as the war continues to create geopolitical tensions in Baltic Europe.
Russia Ukraine War Live News: Vladimir Putin Compares Zelensky’s Airspace Warning to ‘State Terrorism’
Russian president Vladimir Putin recently held a press conference after the recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Putin branded Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky’s threat about Russian airspaces as “state terrorism”.
He acknowledged that Russia is dealing with some damage after devastating attacks from Ukraine, but stated that it is winning the war. And what about peace talks? Putin ruled out any potential negotiations with whom he describes as ‘terrorists’. He also claimed that “I have no doubt the enemy will crumble.”
Russia Ukraine War Live News: Kremlin Aide Raises Possibility of Diplomatic Meeting Between Russia, USA & China
Yuri Ushakov, a Kremlin aide, suggested that there could be an upcoming trilateral meeting between Russia, USA and China in the future. If held, it would feature the presidents from the respective countries – Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. According to Ushakov, talks to hold such a summit are in the consideration stage.
Russia Ukraine War Live News: Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Incident
Last month, German authorities found a drone laden with explosives at the Leipzig/Halle airport. Now, they have blamed Russia for the attempted attack.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said authorities found elements such as the drone configuration, components, explosives and detonator that are “known to us from other Russian hybrid operations and its war against Ukraine
According to Dobrindt, the elements in the drone pointed to a “high degree of technical expertise”. In another accusation, he shared that German intelligence has pointed towards “people being involved who acted on behalf of Russian state entities, . Russia has commented on the matter yet.
Russia Ukraine War Live News: PM Modi’s Plea for Ukraine
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Vladimir Putin at the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Calling him a “friend”, Modi told Putin to put an end to the war, currently in its fifth year.
“Every day that the war continues, humanity is, in effect, set back a step, whilst every step towards peace gives all of humanity real hope for peace. We need to move from endless war to an end to the war, to a cessation of hostilities,” Modi said. He added that “And we will need to move precisely in this direction.” Prime Minister Modi also reaffirmed that “India supports all peace efforts in this regard and we shall continue to do so in the future”
Russia Ukraine War Live News: What’s Happening in Odesa?
According to local authorities, Russia carried out a “massive” missile and drone attack on energy infrastructure in the Odesa region of southern Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian transmission system operator Ukrenergo the attack caused power outages.
