What's happened
The Ukrainian navy claims a tactical victory by striking a Russian ship captured in 2014, while Russia blames Ukraine for a deadly attack and France criticizes Russia's spy chief for suggesting Paris was sending troops to Ukraine.
Why it matters
The Ukrainian navy's strike demonstrates their ability to challenge Russian forces, while the blame game between Russia and Ukraine over a deadly attack adds complexity to the conflict. France's criticism of Russia's spy chief highlights tensions between European nations.
What the papers say
The Guardian reports on the Ukrainian navy's tactical victory, Russia's blame on Ukraine for a deadly attack, and France's criticism of Russia's spy chief. Politico provides insights into the US's military aid to Ukraine and Germany's additional military aid.
How we got here
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea. The involvement of various European nations and the US in providing military aid to Ukraine has escalated tensions in the region.
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