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Finland detects strike on Russian warship as Zelenskyy meets US envoys
Finland's detection of a strike on a Russian warship coincides with Zelenskyy meeting US envoys.
Context
What happened: Finland's military said it detected a strike on a Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland area. Ukraine's Security Service said it carried out the attack, according to Finnish broadcaster Yle.
Key numbers: Russia said it intercepted at least 146 Ukrainian drones in the Leningrad region.
Why it matters: Finland said it is not under any immediate military threat. The strike came as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin in Moscow and then Zelenskyy in Ireland, following UAE talks that produced no major breakthrough beyond a prisoner swap deal.
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What changed
Finland's military said it detected a strike on a Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland area. Ukraine's Security Service said it carried out the attack, according to Finnish broadcaster Yle.
Why it matters
Finland said it is not under any immediate military threat. The strike came as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin in Moscow and then Zelenskyy in Ireland, following UAE talks that produced no major breakthrough beyond a prisoner swap deal.