Kremlin says NATO ties are at the level of 'direct confrontation'; Russian attack kills rescue workers in Kharkiv
Russia detains suspects linked to concert hall attack, civilians killed in Ukrainian attacks, concern over Paris Olympics, Finland closes border with Russia, Lavrov praises China's peace plan for Ukraine, drone strikes in Kharkiv intensify.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Russia has detained three suspects linked to the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall, including one Russian citizen and two foreigners from Central Asia. In addition, six civilians died in Ukrainian attacks, according to Russian-installed officials. French President Macron expressed concern that Russia may disrupt the upcoming Paris Olympics. Meanwhile, Finland has prolonged the closure of its border with Russia indefinitely due to suspicions of destabilization efforts by the Kremlin. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov praised China’s peace plan for Ukraine, calling it reasonable. The Kremlin mentioned a direct confrontation with NATO, and Ukraine thanked Finland for a significant military aid package. Lastly, Russian drone strikes in Kharkiv killed four and injured 12, with ongoing power outages affecting 350,000 residents.