It's the second-ever drone attack on Chechnya, reportedly injuring four guards, with local residents reporting a powerful explosion heard across the city.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot signaled Paris's acceptance of Ukrainian strikes into Russia, while carefully avoiding confirmation of specific operations.
An unnamed European diplomat suggests that if Kamala Harris wins the upcoming US presidential election, President Biden might push for Ukraine's NATO invitation during the transition period, but Trump’s victory could derail such efforts.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, for example, reiterates his opposition to Ukraine's early NATO membership and continued refusal to provide long-range missiles to Ukraine.