Putin Accuses West of Instigating Ukraine War Amidst Night of Drone Attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin blames the West for the war in Ukraine, claiming that their "aspiration to preserve their hegemony" led to a coup d'etat in 2014. Putin's remarks came during the Brics summit, where he also discussed the establishment of new transport routes, bolstered partnerships in various sectors, and emphasized the importance of a world order based on international law. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported a strike on a Russian air defense missile system in Crimea, and Ukrainian officials stated that the attack destroyed 13,000 tonnes of grain and reduced the export capacity of the port of Izmail by 15%.