Daily brief
Russia urged French President Macron to watch footage filmed by French journalists in Starobilsk, suggesting it would provide an alternative view of the situation in Ukraine. The request came amid heightened tensions over Russia's deployment of a new missile, which European leaders condemned as a reckless escalation and a form of nuclear intimidation. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas vowed tougher EU action in response to what she described as nuclear intimidation.
Russia revealed the scope of an upcoming international security forum.
Displaced Ukrainians risk home seizure under a new Russian law.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Europe may engage in dialogue with Russia this year.
Russia plans to file a case against Baltic states at the UN court.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary