Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korea’s top diplomat during her visit to Moscow as the countries deepen their military cooperation. “Everything is proceeding as planned,” Putin said about developing relations with Pyongyang (translation via AP) bloom.bg/3WoFoUV | Bloomberg

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov says NATO or EU would not be attacked, stressing Moscow’s readiness for security guarantees. He blamed Western policies for tensions and warned against isolating Russia. #Russia #Lavrov #NATO #EU #UkraineCrisis | CGTNEurope

💪 Ukrainian Officer Shoots Down Russian FPV Drone, Saves Journalist and Comrades in Donetsk Region In Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, an officer of the 24th Lviv Motorized Rifle Brigade demonstrated quick thinking and precision when he shot down a Russian FPV drone targeting Ukrainian troops and a foreign journalist. The drone appeared suddenly as the crew from the Dutch newspaper Het Nederlands Dagblad was filming the ruins of the Holy Assumption Church, which had been destroyed by earlier Rus