Russia summons ambassador as strikes hit Kyiv bridge, Moldova reports drone incursions

Russian strikes hit a major bridge in Kyiv on Saturday, damaging the road surface and trolleybus cables, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The bridge was closed to traffic, marking the second major Kyiv bridge attacked in recent days after the South Bridge was hit Thursday and Friday. Russia's foreign ministry called on foreign nationals and diplomats to leave Kyiv, warning of continued massive retaliatory strikes against military targets in the capital and other Ukrainian cities. Moldova summoned Russia's ambassador after a new drone and missile incursion, reporting 81 violations since 2022. Russia plans record defense spending of 17.1 trillion rubles for 2027, a 26 percent increase, while cutting social expenditures and raising taxes. The defense budget will exceed combined spending on health, education, and social welfare, representing one-third of total public spending.