Putin Warns NATO Amid Drone Attacks and Diplomatic Strain

Russia's recent drone attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities resulted in significant damage but no immediate casualties, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting most of the drones. Concurrently, Russian President Vladimir Putin and top Kremlin officials have issued stark warnings that NATO's support for Ukraine's use of long-range weapons could escalate to direct war with Russia. The U.S. and U.K. are contemplating lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of such weapons, a move that has prompted threats of severe retaliation from Moscow. Amidst these tensions, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Washington to discuss Ukraine's military aid with President Joe Biden. Additionally, six British diplomats were expelled from Russia, further straining UK-Russia relations. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed strong support for Ukraine's use of long-range weapons to defend against Russian aggression.