Putin:

Belousov’s appointment as defense minister is due to the fact that military spending is growing.

We are obliged to manage resources wisely and efficiently.

Belousov understands how to “fit” the economy of the army and defense industry into the overall economy of the country.

In 2024, total spending on defense and security will be 8.7%, maybe a little more.

As for the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, there are no changes here and are not planned.

#BREAKING Slovak Prime Minister Fico wounded after shooting, attacker detained.

The first moments after Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot.

Fico was elected in October 2023.

The condition of the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, is very serious.

He was wounded in the stomach and chest, Slovak media reports.

Footage of Slovak Prime Minister Fico being taken to his car following assassination attempt.

A 71-year-old man from Levice shot Slovak PM Robert Fico.

Fico "is out of danger" after the assassination.

"He has injuries to his abdomen and apparently to his arms and legs."

Fico was conscious when he was taken to hospital, his vital functions were stabilized.

#BREAKING Slovakia PM Fico's official Facebook page now reports that he is "currently in life-threatening condition."

"The next few hours will decide."

Ukrainian President Zelensky condemns the assassination attempt on Slovakia PM Fico, calling it an “appalling” attack.

“We sincerely hope that Robert Fico will recover quickly and express our solidarity with the people of Slovakia.”

Russian turtle tank cooks off.

Footage showing the moment of attack on Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico today.

Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico arriving at hospital after assassination attempt.

They seem to be in no hurry.

Hamas continues to try drone strikes on IDF forces in Gaza.

This particular strike failed.

Successful ambush of Libya Government of National Accord (GNA) forces on Haftar’s LNA forces. (2020)

Writer Juraj Cintula, Slovakia PM Fico's assassin, says he committed the assassination attempt "because he did not agree with government policy."

Palestinian fighters targeting IDF soldiers in Gaza from very close point.

4 helicopters flying near Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva, Israel; carrying wounded and killed Israeli soldiers from Gaza.

Israeli sources say today was a "hard day" in Gaza, indicating heavy casualties.

#BREAKING Slovakia PM Fico’s operation was successful, his condition is stable.

Israeli media now reporting this incident as “the worst” ever happened.

A bomb-laden building was blown up with Israeli soldiers in Jabalia, northeast of Gaza, killing and wounding a number of them, Al Jazeera reports.

The man who shot Slovak Prime Minister Fico was associated with a pro-Russian paramilitary group, investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi reports.

— 71-year-old writer Juraj Cintula may be associated with Slovenskí Branci, a paramilitary group operating in Slovakia since 2012.

— Slovenskí Branci collaborated with the Slovak branch of Putin’s bikers “Night Wolves”, and its members were trained by former Russian special forces.

Conflicting reports about Fico’s situation: He’s now reported to be in “an induced coma” after the operation.

Fico's operation lasted 3 hours 40 minutes, TA3 TV reports.