**Russian Man Accused of Espionage**
Leonid Popov, a Russian citizen diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2017, has been charged with espionage. He was held captive for over a year before being released and later re-abducted by Russian forces.
Popov’s ordeal began when he was detained by Russian troops just before his planned evacuation. He was held in the basement of a local commandant’s office and reportedly suffered severe abuse, including beatings and dehydration.
**Ukraine Detainees Face Abuse**
According to reports, there are over 7,000 Ukrainian civilians being held in Russian-controlled prisons. These detainees often face dire conditions, including torture and abuse, without access to communication or proper care.
Popov’s schizophrenia condition has likely worsened due to his detention. He was released briefly before being re-abducted by Russian forces. His case highlights the plight of many Ukrainians detained by Russian forces.
**International Reaction**
The European Union has delivered 1 million artillery shells to Ukraine, fulfilling a pledge made earlier this year. The United States is not considering returning nuclear weapons to Ukraine, despite previous agreements.
Russia launched over 2,500 drones and 347 missiles at Ukraine in November, causing significant losses among Ukrainian forces.
**Ukraine’s Military**
Ukrainian military intelligence reports that Russian troops have suffered “significant” losses, with hundreds of soldiers missing. The number of casualties includes 1,730 Russian fatalities over the past day.
An attack on a vehicle in Dniprovskyi district left 15 people injured, including an 11-year-old boy. Seven of the victims are in serious condition.
**Other Developments**
Hungarian government sources claim that US President-elect Donald Trump sought Viktor Orban’s opinion on strategies to end the Ukraine war.
A former UFO investigator suggests potential links between recent drone incursions at RAF bases and foreign adversaries, including Russia and China.
The raids coincide with the one-year anniversary of Russia’s Supreme Court decision to classify the LGBTQ+ movement as an “extremist organization.”
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