Ukrainian troops are “ready” to attack but have not received all the necessary Western weapons, the president has claimed Ukrainian troops are “ready” to mount a long-touted counteroffensive against Russia, but still need more time and equipment before conditions are optimal, President Vladimir Zelensky has told Western media.

The agency says it confiscated several hundred packages of drugs on the border with Belarus Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has intercepted a large shipment of cocaine destined for the EU, on the country’s western border, the agency said on Thursday. The agency added that it had apprehended the mastermind behind the smuggling operation.

Gazprom has agreed that Ankara can postpone $600 million in payments until next year under a new deal, sources told the outlet Türkiye has agreed with Russia to delay a $600 million natural gas payment until next year, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing sources.