Russia strikes Ukraine logistics hub; Putin denies NATO attack plans

Russia conducted a 'double strike' on a logistics facility serving McDonald's in Ukraine, per Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, amid ongoing hostilities. Putin publicly denied plans to attack Europe, a rhetorical shift from prior escalation rhetoric, though the denial is unverified and contradicts NATO assessments. The strikes continue a pattern of targeting civilian infrastructure, with the denial signaling potential diplomatic maneuvering.