Russia and Ukraine launched widespread aerial attacks against each other overnight, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage on both sides, according to officials from both countries.
During an appearance on Fox News Channel’s Hannity Friday night, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) condemned the media for its role in promoting the now-debunked Russia collusion narrative. She called on journalists who fueled the story to return their awards and admit they were manipulated by intelligence officials.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a new report shredding the narrative that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to help President Donald Trump win in 2016.
A 65-year-old British man, Howard Phillips, was convicted on Tuesday for attempting to pass sensitive information to individuals he believed were Russian intelligence agents. In reality, the two men were undercover British intelligence officers. Phillips, who reportedly fantasized about being like fictional spy James Bond, had aimed to assist what he thought was a foreign intelligence agency.
British Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, announced a "50-day drive" to arm Ukraine in response to President Trump's 50-day deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Russia has signaled openness to peace negotiations with Ukraine, but the Kremlin insists that its core objectives must be met—chief among them, Ukrainian withdrawal from annexed territories and rejection of NATO membership. The statement came just days after President Donald Trump issued a 50-day deadline for Moscow to accept a ceasefire or face intensified economic pressure.
Russia launched a major overnight assault on Ukraine with over 300 drones and more than 30 cruise missiles, killing at least one person and injuring several others. The attack, among the largest this year, reflects a sharp escalation in Russia’s bombing campaign against Ukrainian cities.
