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Editorial: The strikes on Russian airbases are further evidence of Kyiv’s innovation. Imagination and skill can bolster external backing – but can’t replace it

You can generally tell when Vladimir Putin appears rattled by an adverse event in his war on Ukraine. He (or one of his proxies) ramps up the bloodcurdling rhetoric. And so it is with Ukraine’s “Spiderweb” drone attack on four airbases inside Russia, which reportedly destroyed or damaged as many…

Putin's got all the time in the world.

Dylan Earl has admitted orchestrating an arson attack on a warehouse and plotting to burn down businesses and kidnap their Russian dissident owner.

The aerial attacks came just hours after US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin, who promised Russia would respond "very strongly" to Ukraine's audacious drone attacks on military airfields on Sunday.

Trump's reaction reveals surprising alliances and escalating tensions.

Based on, charitably, very little evidence.

President was impressed by Ukraine’s audacious attack on Russian airfields

The accusation levelled at the country’s leader is rejected outright by ministers, who lay the blame firmly on Vladimir Putin.

US president casts doubt on peace efforts as German chancellor urges him to increase pressure on Moscow

NATO plans to boost defence spending and strengthen military readiness in response to potential threats from Russia, with a focus on drones and medical preparedness.