Russia imposes restrictions near Estonian border amid mobilization concerns *Ukraine confirms strikes on 2 Russian oil refineries in Ufa, Samara *SBU says it foiled FSB-linked plot to assassinate

A conflict that began with tanks and then artillery is now pivoting around a new generation of drones focused on military, industrial, economic and civilian targets

Russia will collect a windfall tax on key commodities producers and impose some other duties to rein in a budget deficit that’s widened significantly due to heavy military spending on the war in Ukraine and lagging oil revenue.

By promoting the veterans as what Putin has called the “new elite”, analysts say Russia wants to strengthen the war’s legitimacy while retaining control over the political process.

If President Vladimir V. Putin was hoping to get Europeans’ attention, he’s succeeded with a series of close-call incursions. The question now is what they will do about it.

Danish intelligence warned of rising hybrid attacks and even the possibility, though less likely, of Russian military action against the alliance.

Russia welcomed a U.S. invitation for President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami in December, although the Kremlin said no decision has been made on whether he will attend. The invitation could create an opportunity for Putin and Trump to meet as diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war remain stalled.

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