Ukraine war briefing: Russian sky full of our drones and not safe, Zelenskyy warns airlines
Germany accuses Russia over Leipzig airport attack, citing solid evidence; Russian economy in risky ‘berserk mode’ says Putin development tsar. What we know on day 1,652
TL;DR
- Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has warned airlines to avoid Russian airspace due to impending Ukrainian drone activity.
- Germany has officially blamed Russia for a drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig airport, announcing sanctions.
- Russian officials have voiced concerns about the sustainability of the wartime economy, with one calling it 'berserk mode'.
- Both Ukraine and Russia have reported strikes on infrastructure, including oil facilities and export terminals.
- Retired US General David Petraeus has urged the UK to help lead NATO's adaptation to new warfare concepts pioneered in Ukraine.
- Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne noted unease among participants at G20 talks due to Russia's presence.