"Russia and Kyiv Clash Over Black Sea Drone Attack in Ukraine"

Russian forces claim to have thwarted a Ukrainian sea drone attack on the Novorossiysk naval base in the Black Sea, while Ukraine's intelligence agency confirmed the attack and stated that a Russian combat ship was damaged. Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie visited Ukraine and expressed the need for the US to support Ukraine, contrasting with Donald Trump's call to halt aid until investigations into the Bidens are conducted. China will attend Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, and Bulgaria will donate around 100 armored vehicles to Ukraine. Ukraine warns of more naval drone attacks, and Poland detains a Belarusian man on suspicion of spying for Russia. The UK Defense Ministry reports that Russian drones are attacking closer to NATO territory, and Russia doubles its defense spending target to over $100 billion. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu visits troops in Ukraine.
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