• President Putin has called for stronger air defences around Moscow following the still-unclaimed drone attack on the city. The Russian defence ministry continues to lay the blame with Kyiv, despite denials from the Ukrainian government. Meanwhile, Kommersant reports that the attack is being investigated as a war crime.
  • Later today, Putin is set to hold discussions with the government on regional investment and the business climate, with April Industrial Production, retail sales and unemployment rate data at 1700BST.

RUSSIA: Putin Calls for Firmer Air Defences, Set to Meet with Government on Regional Investment

Last updated at:May-31 07:40By: Edward Hardy
  • President Putin has called for stronger air defences around Moscow following the still-unclaimed drone attack on the city. The Russian defence ministry continues to lay the blame with Kyiv, despite denials from the Ukrainian government. Meanwhile, Kommersant reports that the attack is being investigated as a war crime.
  • Later today, Putin is set to hold discussions with the government on regional investment and the business climate, with April Industrial Production, retail sales and unemployment rate data at 1700BST.

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