215 Ukrainians, including more than 100 Azov fighters, in exchange for 55 Russians and Viktor Medvedchuk.

High-ranking Azov commanders return home after Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap mediated by Turkey and announced by President Erdogan.

EU ministers agree on new Russia sanctions, more weapons to Ukraine. Ministers agreed to draw up an 8th package targeting more relevant sectors of the Russian economy and people responsible for the war in Ukraine, top EU diplomat Borrell said, Reuters reports.

Nabiullina, Russian Central Bank Governor, cancelled her scheduled speech at a banking conference in Kazan.

Erdogan to convene high level meeting on Friday, at which Russian payment system Mir will be discussed.

BBC: North Korea says it has never sold weapons to Russia and has no plans to do so.

Prices for air tickets out of Moscow soared above $5,000 for one-way tickets to the nearest foreign locations, with most air tickets sold out completely for coming days. #mobilization

Roman Abramovich helped negotiate the release of 5 British people who were captured in Ukraine by Russian backed separatists, one of the men said they are very greatful and were scared as to what would happen to them.

On local TV "Grozny" they showed the announcement of the story, where Head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov says that there will be no mobilization in the region. Because Chechnya has already overfulfilled the recruitment plan by 3 times.

Uzbekistan's UZCARD system has suspended the processing of payments via Mir cards issued by Bank of Russia's National Card Payment System (NSPK), the chief executive of which has been targeted by U.S. sanctions.

Erdogan instructed to develop alternatives to the Mir system with Russia.

⚡️ In the higher echelons of the Russian Army there is a large-scale rotation of personnel. The state media leaked information about these changes, and the publications were quickly removed, but a huge number of people saw them.

Russian President Vladimir Putin was "pushed" into invading Ukraine and wanted to put "decent people" in charge of Kyiv, former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi has said, drawing fierce criticism just ahead of Italy's election.

Poland, Ireland and the Baltics have some ideas for the next round of EU sanctions:
- Gazprombank out of SWIFT
- Export ban on diamonds
- Export ban on smartphones & other tech
- Ban on using Kaspersky software
- Ban on real estate sales

The video shows the brutal detention of a Central Asian migrant on the outskirts of Moscow. It is foolish to pretend that the migrant problem is relevant only to Europe and the USA, it is very relevant to Russia as well.

Rumours say that two members of Russia's parliament from the Muslim regions of Chechnya and Dagestan have declared a blood feud against each other. These regions are often recognized for their numerous UFC fighters.

State Duma Deputy and Hero of Russia, Adam Delimkhanov, has reportedly "called out" State Duma Deputy and Doctor of Law, Rizvan Kurbanov, stating that he, along with Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov, is declaring a blood feud against Senator from Dagestan, Suleyman Kerimov. This is in response to claims that Kerimov allegedly ordered the assassination of Kadyrov.

The data provided outlines the percentage of people receiving welfare in Germany based on nationality. According to the Migration Monitor of the Federal Employment Agency:

- Germans: 5.3%
- Turks: 16.2%
- Iraqis: 41.7%
- Afghans: 47.1%
- Syrians: 55.1%
- Ukrainians: 65.6%

These figures highlight the varying levels of welfare dependency among different national groups in Germany, with the highest percentages seen among refugees from conflict-affected countries such as Ukraine, Syria, and Afghanistan.

Every year, Berlin becomes less appealing for the average, normal person who doesn’t subscribe to radical left or right-wing views. A recent video of a drunk, bearded man running half-naked through the Berlin subway and having a minor altercation with a transgender individual highlights how the city is slipping into extremes. Berlin was once a symbol of cultural diversity and freedom, but now that diversity often descends into chaos and conflict, making it harder for people to live peacefully. For ordinary residents who just want a normal life, they're increasingly forced to deal with the growing strangeness and instability around them.

Migrants in Berlin have reportedly threatened German police, saying: "You are powerless. This street is mine, we are in charge in Berlin!" This disturbing statement highlights growing tensions in certain areas of the city, where some migrant groups are challenging law enforcement and asserting control over public spaces.