Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the world to hold Russia accountable for its intensified attacks on Ukraine, as Moscow launched a barrage of over 3,300 munitions in the past week, according to ABC News. Meanwhile, in Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on track for a landslide victory in a snap election, and in Thailand, Prime Minister Anutin Charnavirakul claimed victory in the general election, with his conservative party leading the vote count, as reported by BBC World. Additionally, Russia identified three suspects in the shooting of Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev, and private jet manufacturers are seeing increased demand from Asia's super-rich, according to BBC World and BBC Business, respectively.
Zelenskyy urged the international community not to "turn a blind eye" to Russia's ongoing attacks, which have targeted energy facilities, infrastructure, and residential buildings, ABC News reported. He stated that Russia launched over 2,000 attack drones, 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 116 missiles into Ukraine in the past week. The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia launched 101 drones overnight. Zelenskyy emphasized that the war must become "untenable" for Russia.
In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is projected to win a majority of seats in the House of Representatives, with the LDP alone securing 316 of the 465 seats, according to BBC World. The election was called just four months after Takaichi became party leader, seeking a clear public mandate.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnavirakul claimed victory in the general election, with his Bhumjaithai party projected to win 194 seats in the 500-seat parliament, BBC World reported. The People's Party is in second place with 116 seats. Anutin stated that his success belonged to "all Thais, no matter whether you voted for us or not."
In Moscow, Russia identified three suspects in the shooting of Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev, according to BBC World. The main suspect, Lyubomir Korba, a Ukrainian-born Russian citizen, is accused of arriving in Moscow on assignment from Ukrainian intelligence services to commit a terrorist attack. Kyiv has denied involvement.
Finally, the demand for private jets is increasing in Asia, with manufacturers like Gulfstream showcasing their aircraft at the Singapore Airshow, BBC Business reported. The G700, with its clean lines and wide windows, has drawn significant interest from potential buyers, reflecting the enduring interest of the super-rich in luxury travel.
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