A shocking shooting in Kyiv has left at least six people dead after a gunman opened fire on civilians before taking hostages inside a supermarket. The attacker was later killed by police following a tense standoff. What’s raising serious concern is the suspect’s background — investigators are now probing possible connections to Russia, including past travel, financial links, and extremist online activity. Authorities are examining whether the attack could be part of a broader pattern of hybrid warfare tactics aimed at spreading fear and instability.

A dramatic diplomatic moment is unfolding as Donald Trump reaches out directly to Vladimir Putin amid the rapidly escalating Iran war and rising tensions across West Asia. According to the Kremlin, the call was initiated by Trump and focused on multiple global flashpoints, from the Iran crisis to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. During the discussion, Putin reportedly briefed Trump about his recent diplomatic contacts, including conversations with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and several Gulf leaders as regional tensions spiral. Moscow has also signalled clear support for Iran’s leadership, with Putin extending greetings to the country’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. WATCH