Ukrainian statesman, four-term premier and 2010–2014 president
Protests are expanding against government measures, with activists and unions mobilizing across cities. Officials say demonstrations aim to protect public services while critics warn of expanded police powers. The government has published new guidelines, prompting debates over rights and policing during protests.
A car bomb in St. Petersburg has killed a Russian serviceman and injured others; authorities are treating the incident as attempted murder. Parallel blasts in Moscow target figures tied to Ukraine-related conflict, drawing Kyiv-Russia tensions into sharper focus. Investigations hinge on potential Ukrainian involvement and cross-border reporting.