evidence: Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted that his military is lacking high-precision ammunition and attack drones as Moscow continues its assault on Ukraine. "During the special military operation, it became clear that we don't have enough of some things ... unfortunately, we need greater quantities," Putin said in a rare admission to reporters in Moscow. Some analysts say Putin may be trying to find a soft landing for himself if the war in Ukraine fails. Meanwhile, on the ground, Ukrainian forces are claiming some success in their offensives in the south and east. Kyiv's top general said this week that his troops have seen "certain gains." (CNN) [...] The International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Russia’s Vladimir Putin: they issued the arrest warrant for claims of war crimes for his responsibility in the abduction and deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia. The warrant was issued alongside Russia’s commissioner for children’s rights, Maria Lvova-Belova. (Mark Landler, NYT)