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Facing difficulties on the front, Moscow is increasing sabotage, cyberattacks, and espionage across the continent to sow fear and undermine support for Ukraine. In the West, they warn of further escalation attempts.

After striking 24 facilities of Wildberries, known as the "Russian Amazon," Ukraine has declared the e-commerce giant Ozon its next target. Since Saturday, drone strikes have hit 6 of the company's warehouses, causing shares to plummet by 12%. Putin warned that Ukraine has opened a "Pandora's box" and vowed retaliation against sensitive Ukrainian economic sectors.

President Trump's security drill turns out to be a minor detail in Putin's preparations. Not just swapping planes, but a private train, mysterious stations, identical offices, and network shutdowns. "Putin's public image is a lie."

Vladimir Putin has visited the Kuril Islands, which are disputed between Russia and Japan, for the first time. The visit, which sparked a sharp protest in Tokyo, took place against the backdrop of Russian military exercises and a North Korean ballistic missile launch.