Bankir and his men have been trying to fight off Russian attacks along the Ukrainian front lines for more than two years. But it’s only now that they are finally able to strike where it hurts: Inside Russia’s own territory.

Treason cases have been rare in Russia in the last 30 years, with a handful annually. But since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, they have skyrocketed, along with espionage prosecutions, ensnaring citizens and foreigners alike, regardless of their politics.

In case you missed anything, here’s a quick round-up of the day’s developments in the war in Ukraine. Ukraine downed five missiles and 11 drones targeted at cities across the country overnight, military officials said Three civilians were injured by a mine in the eastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv Russian forces carried out “massive shelling” in the centre of the city of Kherson,