#ReadingRussia Today one Russian newspaper reports “increased anxiety” in Russian society. Another paper: Russian-Belarusian nuclear drills “send a signal to Ukraine…EU & Nato’s eastern flank”. Plus, stinging criticism of Donald Trump over his social media posts. Steve Rosenberg BBC News
Ukraine primed for €9B payout from EU loan next month - The cash will go toward buying drones worth €5.9 billion to buttress the country’s defenses and provide €3.2 billion to cover Kyiv’s budgetary costs.
Footage of Ukrainian firefighters digging civilians out of a collapsed apartment block in Kyiv after it was hit by a Russian ballistic missile yesterday morning. At least 16 are reported dead.
In today’s Russian papers: • “The world's most powerful missile”; • Russia downgrades economic growth forecast; • Russians turn to cash due to mobile internet shutdowns & “rumours” regarding bank deposits. #ReadingRussia