Russian General Surovikin Arrested in Crackdown on Wagner Group's Rebellion

The deputy commander of Russian troops in Ukraine, Gen. Sergei Surovikin, has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of prior knowledge and possible involvement in the failed coup. As President Putin and the Kremlin attempt to regain control of the military, large-scale special exercises have begun to prepare for a potential Russian attack on the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Meanwhile, the death toll from a missile attack in Kramatorsk has risen to 12, and Russian attacks in Ukraine have killed five civilians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls to arm Ukraine, citing concerns about Israel's freedom of action in Syria and the risk of weapons falling into Iran's hands. A recent poll shows that almost 80% of Ukrainians have close relatives or friends who have been killed or wounded in the war, contributing to a strong resistance to concessions to Russia.