Daily brief
Russian President Vladimir Putin allowed a German journalist to skip moderator questions during a press conference, a move that drew attention amid ongoing tensions with Western media.
Philippine social media posts misrepresent a Russian legal action following the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for a Philippine senator, according to AFP Fact Check.
Russia is reportedly considering lowering the working age to 12 to address a wartime labor shortage.
Heavy rain and hail are expected again in the Chelyabinsk region.
Protesters rallied outside CNews TV in France over alleged Kremlin influence, and the international fencing federation readmitted Russian athletes (ongoing coverage).