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β‘οΈ Seven new air defense towers have been installed around Vladimir Putinβs residence in Valdai.
Reports say the air defense system around the residence is arranged in two concentric rings with different ranges, similar to the defense setup around Moscow.
According to earlier findings by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalists, Alina Kabaeva and Putinβs sons spend a significant amount of time at the Valdai residence. For the Russian president himself, a replica of his Kremlin office has reportedly been built there.
β‘οΈ During the declared βceasefire,β Russian forces attacked three unarmed wounded soldiers β but thereβs a twist: they were Russian servicemen.
To test whether Russia would uphold its promises, the command of Ukraineβs 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade ΠΎΡΠ³Π°Π½ΠΈΠ·ed a trial medical evacuation of three Russian POWs captured the day before. They were dressed in neutral clothing.
βThe wounded servicemen were evacuating (withdrawing) from forward positions in Chasiv Yar. They were moving from the contact line to the rear, unarmed, showing signs of receiving medical aid, using sticks β in accordance with conventions and ceasefire conditions,β the brigade said.
Russian forces spotted the wounded and killed them.
βThey are destroying their own! The command of Russiaβs 70th Motorized Rifle Division has no concept of honor and is incapable of even fulfilling the promises of its βleaderβ!β the statement added.
β‘οΈ Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbΓ‘n has acknowledged the results of the parliamentary elections and said his party will move into opposition.
According to Reuters, he described the outcome as clear, though painful for his team, and noted that he has already congratulated the winning party.
OrbΓ‘n also stressed that his political force will continue to serve the country from the opposition. He said the main task now is to strengthen their communities and made clear he does not intend to step away from politics.
With 60% of the votes counted, the Tisza party is securing 136 seats in parliament.
A former OrbΓ‘n ally: a portrait of Hungaryβs next leader, PΓ©ter Magyar.
π΄ Magyar is a former member of Fidesz who worked in Brussels and was once part of the ruling system, but later left the party, calling it corrupt. His Tisza party had been inactive until 2024, rapidly became the main opposition force, and has now won the elections.
π΄ Unlike Viktor OrbΓ‘n, Magyar calls Russia the aggressor and recognizes Ukraineβs right to defend itself. He visited Kyiv after the strike on Okhmatdyt, has been to Maidan and the Wall of Remembrance, and has criticized OrbΓ‘nβs contacts with the Kremlin. At the same time, he opposes Ukraineβs fast-track EU accession and does not support arms supplies.
π΄ Hungary is likely to stop blocking EU decisions on Ukraine, particularly on financial aid and sanctions against Russia. Overall, Budapest could become a less confrontational partner, making decision-making easier.
π΄ Despite this, a full reset in relations with Ukraine may not happen. Magyar has suggested a referendum on Ukraineβs EU membership and emphasizes the rights of the Hungarian minority, which could continue to cause tension.
π΄ Magyar supports a clearer pro-European course for Hungary but with a pragmatic approach to energy policy and relations with Russia. He also proposes limiting the prime minister to two terms.
β‘οΈ President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated PΓ©ter Magyar on his election victory.
βIt is important when a constructive approach prevails. Ukraine has always sought good neighborly relations with all countries in Europe, and we are ready to develop cooperation with Hungary.
Europe and every European nation must grow stronger, and millions of Europeans seek cooperation and stability.
We are ready for meetings and joint constructive work for the benefit of both nations, as well as for peace, security, and stability in Europe,β the Ukrainian president wrote.
With 93% of the votes counted in Hungary, Tisza holds 138 seats, while OrbΓ‘nβs Fidesz has 54.
ππΊ Opposition party Tisza, led by PΓ©ter Magyar, is winning 138 seats in parliament after 98.93% of the votes were counted in Hungaryβs elections.
Prime Minister Viktor OrbΓ‘nβs Fidesz party is securing 55 seats, while the far-right Our Homeland party is getting 6.
Overnight, Hungarians took to the streets of Budapest and other cities to celebrate the oppositionβs victory.
βͺοΈA constitutional majority in parliament requires 133 seats, allowing the passage of key laws.
β‘οΈ Russia attacked Ukraine with 98 drones, with air defenses neutralizing 87 of them
Nine UAVs struck targets across nine locations, while debris fell at one additional site.
In Komyshany, Kherson region, a 64-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman suffered blast injuries, concussions, and shrapnel wounds to the torso as a result of the attack.
Overnight, Russian drones also struck Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv region. A 57-year-old man was injured, and a fire broke out, completely destroying a residential house.
π¬π§ The UK has stripped a native-born citizen of his citizenship for the first time over links to Russia, The Sun reports.
The case concerns 45-year-old Mark Bullen, who now lives in Russia, is married to a Russian woman, and has four children with her. He previously traveled to the UK periodically to visit family.
Back in 2013, he was questioned by intelligence services over his trips to Russia. In November 2024, he was again interrogated during a visit to the UK but was ultimately released.
In a letter published by Bullen, the decision to revoke his citizenship was made βin the public interest.β Such powers are typically used in cases involving terrorism or serious crimes.
β‘οΈ Hungarian media have noted the absence of Foreign Minister PΓ©ter SzijjΓ‘rtΓ³ from public view since OrbΓ‘nβs election defeat became known.
In particular, he was not present alongside Viktor OrbΓ‘n when the prime minister publicly acknowledged the loss.
Journalists also point out that SzijjΓ‘rtΓ³ has been βsilentβ on social media for over 16 hours β his last Facebook post, around 16:00 on Sunday, urged Fidesz supporters to vote.