Russia opens international manhunt for ex-Ukrainian defense officials

Russia's Investigative Committee has launched an international search for former Ukrainian Defense Ministers Oleksii Reznikov and Mykhailo Fedorov, along with intelligence chief Oleksandr Ivashchenko and drone forces commander Robert Brovdi, on charges of crimes against civilians in Russia and Donbas. This escalates Russia's legal campaign against Ukrainian officials, though the charges are unverified and likely politically motivated. The move signals continued Russian efforts to delegitimize Ukrainian leadership but has no immediate market impact.