Vladimir Putin has admitted that Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure are “obviously creating problems” regarding fuel shortages, though the Russian President denied that these deficits have reached a “critical” level.
Blackouts in Sevastopol
The disruption is hitting Crimea. According to the BBC, the Moscow-installed governor of Sevastopol reported that the city—the largest in Crimea—was left without power following Ukrainian strikes.
Espionage and Life Imprisonment
In a separate blow to Ukrainian security, Col Dmytro Kozyura has been sentenced to life in prison. A senior Ukrainian intelligence official, Kozyura was convicted of spying for Russia. Prosecutors stated he agreed to share state secrets and systematically disclosed classified information.
For more on this story, see Ukraine Drone Strikes: Testing Putin and Escalation Risks.
The Nord Stream Investigation
Legal fallout from the Nord Stream blasts has reached Germany, where a Ukrainian individual has been charged in connection with the explosions. Ukraine has denied involvement in the case.
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