20:48 The death toll continues to rise
The number of casualties from the heavy Russian missile attack is higher than previously assumed. According to official reports, at least 36 people have died - five more than reported. 137 were injured.
20:25 Putin receives Modi for tea
Putin receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Novo-Ogarjewo near Moscow for tea. According to Tass news agency, Putin and Modi reached an agreement to informally discuss various topics. They plan to officially speak on Tuesday. During Modi's official visit, according to Kremlin sources, they will also discuss Russia's invasion in Ukraine. It will be interesting for western observers, said Kreml spokesman Dmitri Peskov in advance, considering that Modi snubbed the peace summit in Switzerland initiated by Ukraine in June.
19:49 Small groups of women protest in Moscow
A small group of women protest in Moscow for the return of their fighting men and sons in Ukraine. The partially accompanied by small children demonstrators gathered with camping equipment before the Russian Defense Ministry in the Russian capital, as shown in the images. They stated they intended to stay overnight. A policeman ordered the women to leave.
19:24 Reisner: Putin deliberately causes new refugee movements
Due to the harsh crackdown on critical voices, demonstrations in Russia have become very rare. Groups of women or other relatives of soldiers demanding their return are the only ones still protesting in Moscow.
Markus Reisner, Austrian Army Colonel, sees behind the Russian offensive against critical infrastructure a calculated move. Besides sabotaging Ukrainian weapons production, it is also about causing new refugee movements and thus destabilizing Europe's politics.
18:59 Ukrainians shoot down five reconnaissance drones
The Ukrainian Air Force shoots down five reconnaissance drones during the day. According to their own statements, the machines were intercepted from the sky in southern Ukraine, including three of the ZALA type, a Supercam, and an Orlan 10.
18:41 Heil: Bureaucratic barriers for Ukrainians to be removed
Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil calls for the removal of obstacles in integrating Ukrainian refugees into the German labor market. "We must dismantle bureaucratic barriers in Germany," Heil said during a summer trip. The Minister visited a sawmill and woodworking plant in Buchenbach (Baden-Württemberg), which employs numerous Ukrainian women and men. Heil urged faster recognition of professions. Above all, the federal states are responsible. Tight housing and an expansion of childcare are still necessary, according to the Minister. Companies should also not wait for Ukrainian women and men to speak better German, Heil said. He advocated for the use of currently offered job-training language courses.
18:17 A rocket attack is estimated to have cost Russia between 200 and 250 million US-Dollars
According to rough estimates, the rocket attack on Ukraine could have cost Russia between 200 and 250 million US-Dollars. This was reported by the US magazine Forbes, citing Ukrainian military sources. At least one ballistic missile of the type Kh-47M2 Kinzhal was used, as well as four Iskander and Kalibr- and Zirkon cruise missiles. Thirty of the thirty-eight missiles were shot down by Ukraine, according to their estimates, with a value of 160 to 200 million US-Dollars.
17:58 UN Security Council meeting - Woodward: "Condemn Russia's cowardly and despicable attack"
The UN Security Council is reportedly meeting today regarding Russia's attack on Kiev, which also hit a children's hospital. "We will condemn Russia's cowardly and despicable attack on the hospital," British UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward stated. The request for a meeting was reportedly submitted by the US, UK, France, Ecuador, and Slovenia. Russia holds a veto power in the Security Council.
17:38 Lauterbach wants to bring Ukrainian children to Germany
The German government plans to take in sick children from Ukraine. Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach wrote on Twitter that he had agreed with Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Lyashko to take in sick children in need at any time. A rescue flight was scheduled to start on Wednesday, according to the SPD politician. It was reportedly planned before the attack on a children's hospital in Kiev. Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Oleksii Makeiev thanked Lauterbach on Twitter "for active solidarity and compassionate humanity." This could "save children's lives." Lauterbach condemned the attack on the children's hospital. Putin once again showed "that he is a war criminal" through the "targeted attack on a children's hospital."
17:25 Eder: Use the window of opportunity to deter Moscow "without delay"
Russia has been deliberately preparing for war for some time. Philipp Eder, Military Commander of the Austrian Armed Forces, warns of a closing window of opportunity for NATO.
16:56 Now 31 dead after rocket attack
The number of casualties from the large-scale Russian rocket attack on Ukraine continues to rise. "Thirty-one people have died in Ukraine, and 125 have been injured," the Interior Ministry in Kiev reports. In Kiev alone, 20 people were killed and 61 were injured. According to Ukrainian Air Force reports, the Russian military fired 38 missiles of various types at targets in Ukrainian cities. Thirty of these were intercepted by the defense forces. President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously spoken of over 40 missiles that had been fired at the cities of Kiev, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk.
16:39 Brandenburger Refinery running without Russian Oil at 80% Capacity
One and a half years after abandoning Russian crude oil, the important refinery PCK in Brandenburg, Germany, is achieving a utilization rate of approximately 80% through new supply routes. This is what can be achieved with current supply sources, said PCK CEO Rolf Schairer on the sidelines of a visit by the Federal Government Commissioner Carsten Schneider. The utilization rate is significantly above the level at the beginning of 2023 but below historical levels. From the perspective of the Federal Government, the site is secure. The refinery had long processed only Russian oil from the Druzhba pipeline.
16:22 Ukrainian Security Service: Russian Cruise Missile hits Children's Hospital
The lethal attack on a children's hospital in Kiev was carried out by a Russian cruise missile, according to findings by the domestic security service SBU. Relevant evidence, including fragments from the rear part of a Ch-101 missile and a serial number, were found at the scene, the SBU statement said. At least two nurses were killed and seven other people were injured, including children, in the attack. Moscow had previously denied responsibility and claimed that the hospital was hit by debris from Ukrainian air defense rockets. No evidence was presented.
15:55 Federal Government hopes for more air defense for Ukraine
The Federal Government is hoping for further commitments at the NATO summit for the delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine. The talks on the additional Patriot air defense systems requested by Kiev are ongoing and may even be continued "perhaps even during the summit," a high-ranking government representative in Berlin said. "We understand the priority." Decisions on Ukraine's desired NATO membership are not planned.
15:40 Governor: One civilian dead in attack on Russian oblast Belgorod
According to the governor, a civilian was killed in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian oblast Belgorod. The man was injured in the village of Nikolskoje and later died. Three other people were injured. The number of injured could still increase. Belgorod borders Ukraine and has been a frequent target of Ukrainian attacks.
15:24 Zelensky: "What cynicism the scoundrels in the Kremlin are displaying"
President Zelensky reacted angrily to Russian claims that a missile defense system error was responsible for the damage to a children's hospital in Kiev. "What cynicism the scoundrels in the Kremlin are displaying, that it was allegedly the Ukrainian air defense and not a targeted missile strike that caused the damage," the Ukrainian president said at a press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw. Zelensky thanked all those who had posted videos online "on which it is clearly visible that it is not just a part of one or another missile, but a direct missile strike that killed and injured many people." Previously, the Russian Defense Ministry had claimed in a statement that a surface-to-air missile fired from the city outskirts had caused the damage.
15:07 The German government directly addresses Putin after rocket attack
The German government strongly condemns the heavy Russian rocket attacks on Ukraine, including one on a children's hospital in the capital Kiev. A spokesperson for the Foreign Office in Berlin urges Putin to "immediately end this war of aggression against so many innocent people." The situation of civilians and children in Ukraine is "dramatic in large parts."
14:55 Insider: NATO summit to clearly show support for Ukraine
The NATO summit from Tuesday to Thursday will send a clear message of support for Ukraine, according to a German government representative. The 32 NATO countries could promise the country around 40 billion Euros per year, which is expected at the meeting. NATO itself will not take an active role in the Ukraine.
14:47 Tusk: Decision about peace not without Ukraine
President Zelenskyy threatens retaliation for the massive Russian rocket attack, in which, according to Ukrainian reports, over 29 people were killed nationwide. Ukraine will also apply for a UN Security Council meeting and expects concrete steps from its allies regarding strengthening Ukraine's air defense at the NATO summit this week.
14:38 Tusk: Decision about peace not without Ukraine
Peace in Ukraine can only be achieved with Ukraine, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Nobody can make such a decision without Ukraine's involvement. Both leaders sign a security agreement between their countries. Ukraine can count on Poland's support in its bid to join NATO.
14:24 Orban after Putin talk: Hungary rules out Russian attack on NATO
Putin does not intend to attack NATO, Hungary's Prime Minister Orban is convinced: "No serious person can speak of Russia's intention to attack NATO," Orban told the "Bild" newspaper. It is completely impossible for Russia - not just for Russia, but for anyone in the world - to attack NATO, as it is the strongest military alliance. However, the condition is that the unity of NATO is maintained and Article 5 of the NATO treaty is respected by all. This article regulates the mutual defense obligation in the Alliance and states that an armed attack against one or more Allies is considered an attack against all. Orban also referred to the many problems that Russia already has at the front with Ukraine.
13:58 Ambassador Jäger: "This is how Russia's negotiation readiness and peace will appear"
Diplomatic representatives of several western countries in Ukraine condemn the latest Russian air attacks on Ukrainian cities. At least 30 people have been killed and about 90 have been injured. A children's clinic in the Ukrainian capital is also hit. "Many victims in Kyiv, dead, injured. This is a war against civilians. This is how Russia's negotiation readiness and peace will appear," writes German Ambassador Martin Jäger on X.
13:46 "Defensive capabilities are still insufficient" - Ukraine calls for more air defense systems
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov is urging his country's allies to make quick decisions on the delivery of additional air defense systems. "Our defensive capabilities are still insufficient," Umerov wrote on Telegram after a massive wave of Russian rocket attacks. "We need more air defense systems." In the rocket attacks on several cities in Ukraine, more than 20 people were killed and dozens more were injured in the morning.
13:30 Russia: Airforce bases attacked
The Russian military, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow, has attacked Ukrainian airforce bases. Targeted were also facilities of the military industry. "The targets of the attack were hit. The designated objects were struck," the ministry said. Russia has repeatedly stated that its troops are not targeting civilian targets.
13:05 Kiev: 1200 Russian soldiers "eliminated" in one day
Personnel losses on the Russian side remain high, according to official figures from Kiev: 1200 Russian soldiers reportedly died or were unable to continue fighting in one day. According to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, a total of 552,190 Russian soldiers have been "eliminated" since the start of the war in February 2022. The Defense Ministry also reported in its daily reports on Russian losses that the enemy had lost 16 more tanks (8171). Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Ukraine counts around 15,700 armored vehicles and around 11,900 drones that are no longer in the possession of the Russian military or have been destroyed. The figures cannot be independently verified. Moscow itself keeps information on its own losses in Ukraine to itself.
12:39 Habeck on Orban's "peace mission": Orban "does not speak for Europe" in Beijing
Despite the fact that Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is currently making every effort to present his self-proclaimed "peace mission" and visits to Kiev, Moscow, and now Beijing in such a way: Even if his country has taken over the EU Council Presidency from July 1, Orban cannot speak for the European Union in this capacity. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck of the Greens distanced himself from Orban's visit to Beijing. Orban "went to China as Hungarian prime minister and not as a representative of Europe," Habeck clarified to the TV station Welt. "He can certainly do that. But he is not speaking for Europe at this point." European politicians could and should visit China, the Green politician said. "I was there myself. That's not a problem in itself. The question is: What is being discussed there? And Hungarian politics is often, in my opinion, not in line with the thinking of the European Union, namely liberalism from within and European self-confidence from without, but rather seeks an often too close relationship with what I consider to be the wrong political leaders."
12:25 Governor: Three Dead in Russian Attack on Pokrovsk in Eastern Ukraine
At daylight, the Russian military attacked several Ukrainian cities, among them the capital Kiev and Kryvyj Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In the east of Ukraine, there were missile attacks: At least three people were killed in a Russian attack on the city Pokrovsk, according to the regional governor on Telegram. A missile hit an unspecified building, the governor added.
12:10 Russian Air Strike on Kiev: Death Toll Rises to Nine
The death toll from the Russian air strike on the Ukrainian capital Kiev has risen to nine. Thirty-three people were injured, according to the prosecutor's office. At the site of the heavy attack, a children's clinic was destroyed. The search for victims in the rubble is ongoing.
11:46 Klitschko: One of the heaviest attacks on Kiev - Death Toll Rises to Seven
The Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital Kiev, as reported by Mayor Vitali Klitschko, is one of the heaviest in the conflict that has been raging for more than two years. "You can see: It's a children's hospital," Klitschko told the news agency Reuters, standing next to a heavily damaged building. The death toll from the massive rocket attack on Kiev has risen to seven, according to local authorities.
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11:24 Authorities Report Ten Dead, Over 30 Injured in Kryvyj Rih Attack
In the Ukrainian city of Kryvyj Rih, ten people were killed and over 30 were injured in a heavy Russian missile attack, according to local authorities. Several impacts were reported in the city. Damage was reported at the administrative building of an industrial enterprise.
11:10 Orban on War Developments: "Next months will be much more brutal than we think"
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expects the intensity of the war developments in the coming months to be significantly higher than currently anticipated, based on his talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest. "Believe me: The next two, three months will be much more brutal than we think," Orban said in an interview with "Bild" and other Axel Springer media in his office in Budapest. Orban referred to the influx of high-quality weapons to Ukraine and Russian determination. "The energy of the confrontation, the number of casualties, the number of victims will therefore be more brutal than in the past seven months," Orban added.
10:47 Five Dead in Russian Strikes on Kiev - Children's Hospital Hit
The Russian army has attacked the Ukrainian capital Kiev in several waves with rockets. According to the Ukrainian military administration, five people were killed in Kiev during the attacks; nine more were injured. In the city center, there were around two dozen explosions, presumably from surface-to-air missiles, as a reporter for the news agency dpa reported. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported falling debris in four districts and numerous emergency calls. According to Klitschko and the head of the presidential administration, Andriy Yermak, there was also a strike on a children's hospital.
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10:40 Before NATO Summit: Zelenskyy meets Polish leadership in Warsaw
Before the NATO summit in Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Poland's leadership in Warsaw. A lunchtime meeting with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is scheduled, as announced by the Polish government. Morawiecki recently announced that he would likely sign a bilateral security agreement with Zelenskyy. In the early afternoon, Zelenskyy will then meet his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda. Poland, an EU and NATO member, is one of the most active political and military supporters of Ukraine, which is under attack from Russia. It also plays a key role as a hub for western military aid to Kiev.
10:18 Creative Air Defense: Ukrainians shoot down Russian drone with small plane
Weapons deliveries from the West are being delayed. The creativity of Ukraine in dealing with the lack of air defense systems is illustrated in drone hunt footage. Ukrainian soldiers shoot down Russian drones from the sky - with a small plane and a rifle.
09:54 Xi calls for ceasefire and negotiations in Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a ceasefire and negotiations in Ukraine. This would serve the interests of all parties involved, Xi said at a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Beijing, according to state media. The situation in Ukraine must be de-escalated as much as possible. The international community must create the conditions for Russia and Ukraine to engage in direct dialogue. This requires "positive energy." Xi did not specify how this would happen or which actors would be involved. Orban arrived unexpectedly in Beijing today.
09:27 Ukrainian Air Force destroys three missiles over Cherkassy and Zhytomyr
The Ukrainian Air Force claims to have shot down three Russian missiles in the night. According to its own reports, Russia attacked with six Kh-101 missiles. The three destroyed missiles were over the Cherkassy and Zhytomyr regions. There is currently no information on possible damage.
09:10 Pistorius angry before NATO summit about small defense budget
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius of the SPD expressed his displeasure in his first public statement since the coalition agreement of the traffic light government about the consequences of the agreement. "Yes, I have received significantly less than I applied for. That's frustrating for me because I can't get things going as quickly as Zeitgeist and threat situation require," Pistorius said during a visit to Fairbanks, Alaska for the NATO exercise Arctic Defender 2024. Pistorius added: "We'll see what happens in the next weeks and months. I'll have to adapt and make the best of it."
08:41 Institute: Sanctions scarcely affect Russia's war capabilitiesSanctions have scarcely affected Russia's war-fighting capabilities. This conclusion comes from a research project by four institutions, including the Munich Ifo and the IfW in Kiel, for the Federal Ministry of Economics. "The economy of the country is growing robustly in the face of the arms buildup at present, but sanctions act like a creeping poison in the long term," says Vasily Astrov, Russia expert at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Comparisons.
07:58 Media: Russia thwarts bomber hijacking attemptThe Russian domestic security service FSB has reportedly thwarted preparations by Ukrainian troops to hijack a strategic bomber of the Tu-22M3 type and fly it into Ukraine. The state news agency TASS reports that Russia received tips and then attacked the Oserne airfield west of Kiev.
07:19 Orban: China is an important force in peace effortsHungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban describes China as an important force in peace efforts regarding the conflict in Ukraine. The Hungarian news agency MTI reports. Orban arrived in Beijing today, planned talks with China's President Xi Jinping.
06:53 Four people killed in Charkiw mine explosionFour people, including a child, have been killed in a mine explosion in the Charkiw region. The regional state administration leader, Oleh Syniehubov, announced this via Telegram, according to the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform.
06:26 Several injured in Russian attack on NikopolSeveral people, including a child, have been injured in Russian attacks in the Dnipropetrowsk region. A ten-year-old boy and four women were injured in attacks on the city of Nikopol in the Dnipropetrowsk region, according to the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent," citing regional governor Serhiy Lysak.
05:42 Modi visits Moscow - first trip since war beganIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Russia for the first time since the war began. During the official visit, discussions about Russia's invasion in Ukraine are expected to be held, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov. For western observers, it will be interesting to see, he says, looking back on the fact that Modi missed the peace summit in Switzerland in June that was initiated by Ukraine. India's trade with the resource giant Russia has recently intensified.
04:21 Rockets heading for Kiew - danger avertedAfter the launch of four strategic bombers from the Russian military airfield Olenja, an alarm was called for the entire Ukraine. Missiles were reportedly heading for Kiew and the western city of Schytomyr. The air force reports that the danger has been partially averted, and people are advised to remain in shelters in the east and south.
02:18 Orban's "Peace Mission": Orban Arrives in China
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has arrived in Beijing as part of his self-declared "Peace Mission." He is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This is Orban's third unexpected foreign trip since Hungary took over the rotating EU presidency at the beginning of July. His previous visits were to Ukraine and Russia, which drew harsh criticism from EU members. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that Orban will meet with President Xi Jinping for talks on "matters of mutual interest."
01:43 General Inspector Breuer: Russia could turn against NATO countries by 2029
The Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, Carsten Breuer, emphasizes the need for a continuation of defense spending. Russia could potentially turn against NATO countries around the year 2029, Breuer warned in the "Süddeutsche Zeitung": "Russia is currently building up potential that far exceeds what it needed for the attack on Ukraine. The Russian armed forces plan to increase their numbers to 1.5 million soldiers, which is more soldiers and soldiers than in the entire EU. They also produce between 1000 and 1500 tanks every year. 'If they take the five largest NATO armies in Europe, they have a total of barely half of what Russia now spends annually on tanks.' We need to be prepared."
00:57 Zelensky meets with Republican Mike Johnson
At the NATO summit in Washington, Ukrainian President Zelensky is scheduled to meet with Republican Mike Johnson, the chairman of the US House of Representatives, on Wednesday. According to Johnson's official schedule, this meeting will take place on the sidelines of the summit. Support for Ukraine is expected to be one of the main topics of the summit this week. There is concern about future US support for the Kiev government if Donald Trump wins the presidential elections on November 3.
22:50 Family killed by mine explosion near Charkiw
At least four people, including a child, have been killed by an exploding mine in the Charkiw region, according to Oleh Synyehubov, the regional governor, on Telegram. The family was in a car on an unpaved road when they hit a Russian mine. The identification of the victims is still ongoing. Relatives reported that there may have been a total of six people in the vehicle.
21:53 Estonian President Karis warns against enforced peace
The Estonian President Alar Karis hopes for comprehensive support for Ukraine from the upcoming NATO summit, both during and after the war. "The Alliance must send a clear message that NATO will support Ukraine as long as it is necessary. The NATO membership of Ukraine is not negotiable, and the process of accession is irreversible," says Karis to the Estonian news platform ERR. History has shown that aggressors must be held accountable and not appeased, so Karis. An enforced peace is always temporary. "If the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine are not respected, this will lead to new and larger wars in the future. Russia and other aggressors will be encouraged to attack again," says the Estonian President.
21:00 New British government preparing weapons package for Ukraine
The new British Defense Minister John Healey tells Ukraine during his inaugural visit that new weapons deliveries are on the way. The package, presented in the Black Sea port city of Odessa, includes artillery guns, mine hunters, and anti-tank missile systems. President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Healey for the strong support of Great Britain. During their meeting, they also discussed the security agreement between Ukraine and Great Britain, which was signed in January. The then British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had signed the treaty "for 100 years or longer" in Kiev. As Zelensky notes on the platform X, they also spoke about further cooperation within the framework of this agreement.
20:34 Netherlands confirm pledge of Patriot missile defense system
Ukraine is receiving a Patriot missile defense system from the Netherlands for the expansion of its protective shield. This is confirmed by the Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp and Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans during a meeting with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, according to the Ukrainian news agency UNIAN. The announcement that a system would be provided was made in June by the previous Dutch government in The Hague. No specific delivery date is mentioned. Previously, Veldkamp had also promised the "immediate" delivery of F-16 fighter jets in Kiev (see entry 19:08).
20:11 Orban: Putin does not believe in a ceasefire without peace talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban states that Putin told him he does not believe in a ceasefire agreement without peace talks. "He said he had no positive expectations [for such a ceasefire]. Zelensky said he had no positive expectations because the Russians would use it against Ukraine, and Putin, that the Ukrainians would use it against Russia," Orban tells the Swiss "Weltwoche". Orban visited Putin in Moscow last Friday, only a few days after his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Kiev.
19:33 Report: EU has no evidence of misused funds by Ukrainian authority
The European Union has no evidence that the Ukrainian Infrastructure Ministry has misused foreign funds, EU representatives in Ukraine told "Kyiv Independent". The Ukrainian Finance Ministry accused the state agency for Reconstruction and Development of Infrastructure in the Ukrainian online newspaper "Economic Truth" on Friday, alleging it had misused the 150 million euros provided by the European Commission. The Ministry claimed that the EU delegation in Ukraine was dissatisfied because the agency had not used the EU-commissioned funds.
You can read about earlier developments here.
- Despite the Russian offensive against critical infrastructure, Ukrainian Air Force manages to shoot down five reconnaissance drones during the day.
- Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, condemns the targeted attack on a children's hospital in Kiev as a "cowardly and despicable act" from Russia.
- German Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach and Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Lyashko agree to take in sick children from Ukraine, aiming to protect them from the ongoing conflict.
- Putin's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Moscow includes discussions about Russia's invasion in Ukraine, making western observers interested in the outcome.
- Austrian Army Colonel Markus Reisner suggests that the Russian offensive against critical infrastructure is a calculated move intended to destabilize Europe through causing new refugee movements and sabotaging Ukrainian weapons production.
