A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck near Kamchatka, triggering panic among residents and a small tsunami. Tsunami threats were also announced for countries including Japan and Hawaii. No casualties were reported, but the natural environment suffered, with several whales washing ashore.
The US President issued an ultimatum: Russia has 10 days to agree to a complete ceasefire in its war on Ukraine, or new sanctions and tariffs may follow. The US and EU have also agreed on replacing Russian energy supplies with American ones. Secondary sanctions targeting China, India, and Brazil – Russia’s main oil importers – are being discussed.
Meanwhile, the Russian economy remains stagnant, but cooperation with China helps offset some sanctions’ effects. Ukrainian armed forces sustained new losses after a Russian missile strike on a training ground near the Belarusian border, resulting in three deaths and 18 injuries. An official commission has been established to investigate the incident.
The report notes that such attacks occur regularly, but no systematic changes have been made to improve protection. There is a need to locate training grounds farther from the frontline and increase their defense. The importance of supporting the army with drones is emphasized, but reforms and advanced weapons are crucial for significant change.
Special thanks are extended to volunteers and charities for supplying drones, which assist Ukrainian military tasks and help reduce losses.
