Putin mocked over photo with world's tallest leader
- Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is prepared for a potential war with Europe, though he insisted Moscow does not want one.
- Putin made his comments following direct phone calls with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Several European leaders criticized Finland and Norway for contacting Putin without prior consultation with regional allies.
- A Russian drone attack on passenger trains in Dnipro, Ukraine, killed at least 13 people and left 10 others injured.
- British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting warned that the UK must be prepared for a potential military attack by 2030.
