President Putin stated Russia is ready to engage and defeat European nations if the region seeks conflict.

The head of Russia's second-largest bank, VTB, warned that Moscow would retaliate and pursue litigation for 50 years if the European Union seizes its frozen assets.

Two "shadow ships" under international sanctions for transporting Russian oil suddenly exploded and caught fire in the Black Sea, though the cause remains unclear.

President Putin commented on the US-drafted Ukraine peace plan, stating that Russia is ready for serious discussions.

A Russian court has sentenced eight defendants to life imprisonment in connection with the 2022 explosion that damaged a section of the Crimea Bridge and killed five people.

Ukrainians prepare for their most difficult and dangerous winter since the conflict began, facing pressure from all sides.