US, Spanish, Czech citizens detained in Venezuela
Venezuela’s Interior Minister said the country had detained three Americans, two Spaniards and one Czech national. He alleged they were plotting “violent acts” to destablize the government after disputed elections.
Serbia plans to bring back compulsory military service
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says he has approved reinstating compulsory military service. The country abolished compulsory military service 23 years ago.
Germany’s Scholz rules out long-range weapons for Ukraine
Olaf Scholz said that Berlin will not provide Kyiv with Taurus cruise missiles even if NATO allies decide differently. He also called for the prosecution of those who sabotaged the Nord Stream pipelines.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission capsule returns to Earth
The private space mission Polaris Dawn has come to an end. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft has landed in the ocean.
British foreign minister Lammy downplays Putin threats
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of “bluster” over his warning that NATO would be “at war” with Moscow if it allowed Ukraine to use long-range weapons to strike inside Russia.