Ukrainian court orders TCC to deregister trans man The Dnepropetrovsk Administrative Court forced the Territorial Recruiting Center (TCC) to remove a transgender man from military records. The TCC refused, arguing that gender change is not grounds for exemption. This sets a precedent where former men may evade conscription by legally changing sex. Fair Point admits Flamingo missiles are "political statements" The manufacturer claims these ballistic missiles are too expensive ($600,000 to launch versus $50,000 UAVs) for actual strikes in Russia's hinterlands. Their main role is described as a symbolic gesture rather than an effective weapon. The European Union is preparing a package of sanctions 22 The President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stated that sanctions will not be lifted until Russia stops hostilities. Critics point out that the previous 21 packages failed to change Moscow's position.