A Russian missile strike on a playground in Kherson resulted in the death of a man and injuries to his wife and two young daughters. The attack highlights the ongoing danger to civilians in the region.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking in Vilnius, accused Russia of a deliberate strategy to destabilize European democracies through drone incidents and GPS signal jamming. This follows warnings from a Lithuanian official about Russia's capability to falsify GPS signals up to 450 kilometers from Kaliningrad.
A Russian artillery strike targeted a hospital in Bilozerka, Kherson region, on the morning of Monday, May 25, resulting in injuries to a staff member.
Russia and Ukraine have engaged in a series of drone attacks, with Russia striking a funeral procession in Sumy and oil and gas facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava, causing civilian casualties. Ukraine, in turn, claims to have struck a Russian frigate and oil infrastructure, while denying responsibility for an attack on a student dormitory in Luhansk.
Around 100 Russian soldiers are reported to have been killed or wounded in a Ukrainian SBU special forces air attack on the Russian FSB headquarters in the Kherson region of Ukraine.
Ukrainian drone attacks have reportedly forced several major oil refineries in central Russia to cease operations. These strikes represent a significant disruption to Russia's energy infrastructure amidst the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy vowed retribution following deadly Russian bombardments and warned of new Russian attack plans, potentially via Belarus. He also claimed Russia plans to attack the Ukrainian Presidency.
A major fuel shortage has led to extensive blackouts and protests across Cuba, with Havana now indicating it is ready to consider a $100 million aid offer from the United States.
A drone strike targeted a minibus in central Kherson, causing injuries to several people. The number of injured individuals reportedly climbed to between seven and nine.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Donetsk and Kherson oblasts on May 11 resulted in the deaths of three civilians and injuries to 18 others, including a child.
Russian forces have carried out numerous shelling and drone attacks across the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Mykolaiv regions of Ukraine. These strikes have resulted in multiple civilian deaths and injuries, alongside widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and damage in several regions. Incidents included a drone strike on an agricultural enterprise in Chernihiv Oblast that killed a father and son, as well as fatalities and injuries reported in Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
The son of Ihor Kolykhaiev, the abducted Mayor of Kherson, reports that his father is holding on despite serious health issues while awaiting a prisoner exchange, having been held captive by Russian forces since June 2022.
A Russian drone attack struck a kindergarten in Sumy, Ukraine, during a ceasefire, killing one woman and injuring two others, prompting Ukrainian President Zelensky to condemn the incident.
Russia conducted widespread missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, with air defenses downing many UAVs but still resulting in casualties and damage in regions like Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv. Concurrently, Ukrainian attacks were reported to have significantly impacted Russian oil refinery production, bringing it to a 17-year low.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian oil tankers and the Primorsk port, causing an oil spill, while Russia conducted extensive drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, resulting in casualties. Both nations reported neutralizing hundreds of aerial threats amidst the intensified cross-border attacks.
A drone strike on a minibus in Kherson has resulted in two deaths, while Russia simultaneously claims to have made progress on the front lines of the conflict.
Russia conducted a massive daytime drone attack across Ukraine, hitting multiple regions including Ternopil, Rivne, Mykolaiv, and Kharkiv. The strikes resulted in numerous injuries, with reports of residential buildings and a food processing plant being damaged.
Russian attacks across Ukraine have resulted in multiple casualties, with at least four people killed and 68 injured over the past day. Specifically, one person was killed and six wounded in the Kherson region.
Ukrainian drone pilots successfully targeted and destroyed two Russian military helicopters deep inside Russian territory, releasing footage of the strikes. These attacks are part of ongoing efforts by Ukraine to hit Russian military and energy infrastructure.
Ukraine has accused Israel of importing grain allegedly stolen by Russia and warned of potential sanctions. The European Union has also reportedly contacted Israel regarding a Russian ship suspected of carrying the illicit cargo.
Several units of Russian Airborne Forces are being redeployed from the Kursk region to the Dnipro River area to reinforce forces in the Kherson region and intensify assault operations in the Dnipro River island zone.
Mandatory evacuation has been ordered for the villages of Rozlyv and Tomyna Balka in Ukraine's Kherson region, with an additional ban on entry for families with children.
EU leaders convened in Cyprus, where they approved a significant loan package for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, and also adopted a 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit, advocating for Ukraine's full EU membership.
Ovčarenko ģimenei no dāsnā Hersonas apgabala bija viss – ar darbu nopelnīta pārticība, atpūta pie divām jūrām – Azovas vai Melnās (līdz 2014. gadam), jo abas atrodas līdzās. Tomēr 2022.
Ukraine’s Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, has urged the international community to ensure access for international missions to the temporarily Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in the Kherson region to document crimes.
A large fire broke out in the attic of a residential building in Dobrinja, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with firefighters successfully preventing its further spread.
Russian forces conducted shelling and drone strikes across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kherson and Kharkiv, over the past day. These attacks resulted in at least 13 injuries to civilians and caused damage to residential buildings and warehouses.
Several European countries, including France, the UK, and Germany, are holding talks and considering a potential mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions focus on mine-clearing capabilities and ensuring safe passage for shipping.
Russia launched a series of overnight missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more in cities like Odesa and Dnipro. The widespread bombardment has been described as one of the deadliest attacks this year.
Police in Kherson reported an increase in the remote mining of residential neighborhoods by Russian forces, primarily using "Peliustky" and "Prianyk" type mines.
A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in the deaths of five people and injured dozens more. Following the deadly attack, a day of mourning was declared in Dnipro.
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement reported that Russian military personnel have occupied a closed hospital building in Skadovsk, Kherson region, to establish a command headquarters.
Seven Ukrainian men, abducted by Russian forces in 2022 from the Kharkiv, Kyiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions, have been released from Russian captivity and have returned to Ukraine.
Former Albanian MP Myslym Murrizi has strongly reacted to Prime Minister Edi Rama's statements on European integration, bringing up allegations about an Ukrainian caught in Germany who reportedly worked with Rama's brother in a call center.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in collaboration with the FBI and Polish counterintelligence, conducted a coordinated cyber operation to neutralize Russian GRU intelligence activities spying on citizens via hacked routers.
The death toll from recent Russian strikes on the Korabelny district of Kherson, Ukraine, has tragically risen to four. The attacks continue to impact civilian areas.
Russian attacks across Ukraine have killed 9 people and injured 95 over the past day. Separately, Russian drone strikes damaged residential buildings in Odesa, injuring at least 3.
A Russian network known as 'The Company' reportedly attempted to spread disinformation through online media and social networks in Argentina to discredit President Javier Milei between June and October 2024.
Russia launched an extensive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, with a significant focus on the Kyiv region, resulting in at least one fatality and widespread power outages. The assault involved nearly 500 drones and missiles, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets.
The Russians have struck critical and social infrastructure in Kherson Oblast over the course of the last 24 hours, damaging three apartment buildings, 12 houses, a veterinary clinic, a car service…
A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft reportedly crashed over occupied Crimea, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board, with Russia's defense ministry attributing the incident to a likely technical malfunction, as confirmed by Russian sources.
A drone strike, reportedly by Ukraine, triggered a fire at Russia's major Baltic port of Ust-Luga, a key oil exporting hub, causing new damage after being hit for a second time in days, with regional governor Alexander Drozdenko reporting 36 drones shot down.
Russian drone attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in Ukrainian cities, including Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, resulting in at least three deaths and 13 injuries, with reports of damage to residential buildings and a maternity hospital.
Five more children have been returned to territory controlled by Ukraine from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region, including four who are without parental care.
Russian forces launched a multiple-launch rocket missile strike on Kherson's Tsentralnyi district on March 24, destroying houses and resulting in one fatality and two injuries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his accusation that Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones, stating it is '100% facts' that Iran has used them in attacks on American bases in the Middle East, a claim also reported in German liveblogs. Zelenskyy further specified that these Shahed drones supplied by Russia to Iran contain Russian components.
A 15-year-old girl was killed and her parents severely injured in a Russian attack on a village near Chernihiv, Ukraine, which also damaged two residential buildings.
Russian troops carried out nearly 120 strikes on 40 settlements in Ukraine's Sumy region over the past 24 hours, resulting in two deaths and one injury.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent an urgent letter to Donald Trump and US Congress members, requesting Patriot PAC-3 missiles and highlighting a critical shortage of air defense equipment. Zelensky emphasized the severe risk to Ukraine's skies without US assistance, mentioning a recent Russian attack with Oreshnik missiles.
Russian attacks continue to claim civilian lives and cause injuries across eastern Ukraine, with reports of at least four deaths and numerous injuries in Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Sumy Oblasts. Ukraine's Interior Minister stated that 70 to 100 civilians are killed weekly by Russian aggression.
Russian occupiers are restricting movement and tightening transport isolation in temporarily occupied parts of the Kherson region, according to the Yellow Ribbon movement.
Russian drone and missile strikes have killed at least 23 people and injured 124 across Ukraine, hitting homes, a church, and a cyclist in Kherson, and a student dorm in another region, which Russia blamed on Ukraine.
On the Ukrainian front line, the town of Oleshky remains occupied by Russian forces, with residents risking their lives to reach Kherson, just 10 kilometers away.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast damaged an energy facility, leaving 39 settlements without power and causing one death and two injuries. Separately, four people were injured in Russian strikes on Kherson Oblast.
The conflict in Ukraine continues with intensified drone attacks by both sides, including Ukrainian strikes on Moscow and Russian drones hitting Chernihiv and a Chinese cargo ship. Ukraine also reports seizing battlefield initiative and conducting clearing operations.
Russian forces launched extensive drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, hitting cities like Odesa, Dnipro, and Kherson. The strikes resulted in at least one death and dozens of injuries, with targets including a public transport stop, a school, and a kindergarten.
France and Ukraine have agreed to cooperate on developing anti-ballistic defense capabilities, with President Macron and President Zelensky discussing extended military support. This agreement marks a significant step in bolstering Ukraine's defense against Russian ballistic weapons.
The United Nations and media rights groups have reported that the Taliban regime in Afghanistan has detained three journalists. This action raises concerns about press freedom in the country.
A mandatory evacuation of children and their parents has been announced in the villages of Naddniprianske and Molodizhne in Ukraine's Kherson community, due to a deteriorating security situation and increased Russian drone attacks.
Ihor Kolykhaiev, the legitimate mayor of Kherson held by Russia since 2022, has reportedly been added to the lists for a planned 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap.
The European Union has officially adopted sanctions against several violent Israeli settlers and extremist organizations in the West Bank. This move, targeting individuals and groups accused of human rights abuses against Palestinians, has drawn strong condemnation from the Israeli government.
Christian Schmidt has reportedly resigned from his position as the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Reports suggest his departure was not voluntary and came under pressure, particularly from the United States.
More than 1,200 inspections of destroyed housing have been carried out in the Kherson region using remote tools like UAVs and satellite imagery, targeting areas inaccessible due to hostilities.
Kherson Mayor Ihor Kolykhaiev, held captive by Russian forces since June 28, 2022, is reportedly enduring his situation despite serious health issues and continues to await a prisoner exchange.
Both Ukraine and Russia launched extensive drone attacks, with Russian drones causing casualties and damage in Ukrainian regions like Kherson and Sumy, while Ukraine targeted Russian air defense systems. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepted a large number of incoming Russian drones.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed skepticism and sought clarification from the US regarding Russian President Putin's proposal for a ceasefire on May 9, Victory Day. Kyiv questioned whether the offer was a genuine peace gesture or merely an attempt to secure a disruption-free parade in Moscow.
Seven residents of Kherson, Ukraine, including two hospital workers, were injured in a single day as a result of Russian drone attacks on the regional capital.
Ukraine summoned Israel's ambassador to protest the arrival of a Russian vessel in Haifa, which was reportedly carrying grain stolen from Ukrainian occupied territories. Kyiv delivered a protest note regarding the incident.
Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in at least six deaths and dozens of injuries, including children. The Ukrainian government has pledged support for the city following the massive attack.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed six decrees regarding changes in the leadership of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) in the capital and the Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions.
Russian drone and missile attacks have targeted multiple regions across Ukraine, including Kherson, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Zaporizhzhia. These strikes have resulted in at least four deaths, dozens of injuries, and damage to civilian infrastructure and farms.
Russian forces launched nine guided aerial bombs on Sunday evening, targeting multiple settlements in Ukraine's Kherson region, including Kherson, Chornobaivka, Bilozerka, and Rozlyv.
Ukraine's Finance Ministry announced that the country has received 90% of the expected funding backed by revenues generated from Russia's frozen assets. This financial injection is a crucial development amidst ongoing conflict.
Russian morning attacks on the Kherson region injured two men, aged 63 and 70, while a public transport minibus was hit in Kherson city, though without injuries.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Italian President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni in Rome to discuss security and continued support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine's air defense successfully downed numerous Russian missiles and drones amid ongoing combat clashes.
Russian shelling in Ukraine's Kherson and Donetsk regions has resulted in at least two deaths and 14 injuries over the past 24 hours. One person was killed and 11 wounded in Kherson, while another was killed and three wounded in Donetsk.
Russian forces struck the settlement of Velykyi Burluk in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv Oblast with a drone on 13 April, killing a 74-year-old woman and injuring three other people.
DeepState reports that Russian forces have successfully taken control of the village of Myrne, located on the Huliaipole front in Ukraine's Zaporizhia Oblast, as of April 12.
In the Kherson region, three people were killed and eight others injured on April 11 as a result of Russian attacks, including a critically wounded trolleybus driver who later died in hospital.
Ich war fast 30 Jahre alt, als ich Friedas Namen fand: auf den zahlreichen Listen der Bürgerrechtler von Memorial, der Menschenrechtsorganisation, die Russland nun als «extremistisch» eingestuft hat.
A new type of remotely controlled mine, featuring electronic controls and a combined-action mechanism disguised as a bundle of cloth, has been discovered in Kherson, Ukraine.
Trenutno smo pod ukrajinskom gasnom blokadom, ali možemo nadoknaditi gubitak sa juga, ako se ta pupčana vrpca preseče, mađarska ekonomija će stati, poručio je premijer Viktor Orban.
A new wave of massive Russian air attacks across Ukraine during daylight hours has resulted in at least 10 deaths, according to Kyiv, which condemned the escalation. Moscow has also rejected a proposed energy truce for the Easter period.
A Moscow court has sentenced German carnival sculptor Jacques Tilly to eight-and-a-half years in prison in absentia for creating carnival floats that depicted Russian President Vladimir Putin and Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill in sexual situations, which was deemed insulting.
Ukraine marked the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre, honoring hundreds of civilian victims, with European politicians attending a memorial event and pledging continued support for Kyiv and accountability for war crimes.
A British judge praised Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, for his 'life-saving actions' after he called emergency services when witnessing an assault on a friend, an incident for which a Russian national was later sentenced to four years in jail.
EU officials accuse Russia of providing intelligence and drones to Iran for attacks on US targets, while Russia vehemently denies these allegations, specifically dismissing reports of delivering drones as 'media lies'.
A major Russian attack on Ukraine has resulted in multiple deaths and a nationwide missile alarm, with specific shelling in Kherson killing one person. These attacks also disrupted Moldova's main electricity connection to Europe.
Russian forces shelled Bilozerka, Kherson, and Zelenivka in the Kherson region during the morning, resulting in two people wounded in Bilozerka and destruction in other areas.
One civilian has been killed and two others injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast on March 16, with a criminal proceeding launched following drone attacks and a massive airstrike.
Residents in Kherson, Ukraine, avoid going out in good weather due to the increased risk of Russian drone attacks, preferring foggy, rainy, or snowy conditions when drones are less effective.
Russian drone and artillery strikes on several districts of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on March 12 left four people injured and damaged civilian infrastructure.
Russian troops attacked the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region over 10 times with drones and artillery, resulting in two people being injured.
A Russian drone strike hit a civilian bus in Kherson, causing injuries to 10 people, further highlighting the dangers faced by civilians in the region.
Russian forces shelled a children's playground in Kherson, resulting in the death of a father and injuries to his wife and two young daughters. This incident is part of broader Russian shelling across the Kharkiv and Kherson regions, which has also injured two people in Kharkiv.
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed retaliation after accusing Ukraine of striking a student dormitory in Starobilsk, Luhansk Oblast, a claim Ukraine's General Staff denied, stating the target was an elite Russian military unit. This accusation comes as Putin faces increasing domestic and international scrutiny, including a record 196-day absence from visiting Russian regions.
A man was killed in a Russian drone attack on Kherson, while Russian authorities also reported a drone attack in Yaroslavl, leading to the closure of a Moscow-bound motorway. These incidents highlight the ongoing drone warfare impacting both sides.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a series of strikes on Russian targets, including a drone attack that partially shut down a major oil refinery and a deadly assault on the FSB headquarters in occupied Kherson. These attacks reportedly resulted in significant casualties among Russian forces and infrastructure damage.
A Russian ballistic missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Pryluky has reportedly killed two people and injured 17 others. This incident is part of ongoing Russian attacks in Ukraine.
Russia's Duma has appointed a deputy suspected of assisting in the illegal adoption of two Ukrainian children, who were removed from the occupied Kherson region, to the position of Human Rights Commissioner.
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack across Russia, including the Moscow region, resulting in at least four deaths and multiple injuries. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that the deadly strikes were "entirely justified."
Russian attacks killed one person in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, seriously injured a man in Kherson and damaged houses and ambulances in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
The UN court in The Hague rejected Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladić's request for early release from prison, citing health reasons, a decision hailed by some as a victory for justice.
Ukraine faced a massive wave of Russian drone and air attacks, resulting in multiple casualties and targeting critical infrastructure. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones launched strikes against Russian oil refineries, including the Perm plant, and ports, causing operational disruptions.
Ruslana Danilkina, an 18-year-old who volunteered for the Ukrainian army in 2022, recounts her experience of losing a leg in combat near Kherson and her fears about returning home changed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled his readiness for peace negotiations on Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirming these signals. Putin also proposed former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a potential mediator, a suggestion that was subsequently rejected by Germany.
Despite power outages and communication disruptions, some residents of the occupied Rubanivka community on the left bank of the Kherson region continue to watch Ukrainian TV channels by hiding their satellite antennas from the occupiers.
Russian forces conducted a series of attacks across Ukraine, including a drone strike on a minibus in Kherson that killed two people and injured ten. Separately, glide bomb attacks in the Zaporizhzhia region resulted in one death, two injuries, and damage to infrastructure.
The conflict in Ukraine has seen a significant escalation in drone warfare, with Russia launching massive drone attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones have continued to strike deep inside Russia, targeting oil facilities and causing substantial damage.
Russian forces repeatedly fired on State Emergency Service rescue workers who were extinguishing a fire at a postal warehouse in Kherson on the night of May 1st.
Ukraine's parliament has voted to extend martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days amidst the ongoing conflict. This decision continues the legal framework for the country's defense efforts.
Ukraine has begun deploying private air defense systems to protect critical infrastructure and key sites from ongoing Russian drone attacks. This initiative marks a new line of defense, complementing existing military efforts against aerial threats.
Law enforcement in Ukraine has exposed an international Russian spy network allegedly planning contract killings and sabotage, including in EU countries. Several individuals, including Moldovan citizens, have been detained in connection with the plot.
Ukraine and Russia carried out a significant prisoner exchange, with 193 Ukrainian defenders returning home in exchange for 193 Russian prisoners of war. This exchange saw a total of 386 individuals repatriated by both sides.
A Ukrainian strike on a Russian oil refinery near the Black Sea has reportedly caused toxic black rain and air pollution in the nearby town of Tuapse. Russian officials have acknowledged the hazardous conditions days after the attack, with the refinery burning for several days.
Ukraine has repaired and reopened the damaged Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Europe, with President Zelensky stating there are no longer grounds to block a €90 billion EU loan. This move aims to resolve a dispute that had impacted EU financial support.
Iran has reportedly rejected a second round of talks with the United States, with its news agency citing "excessive" American demands. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions and analyses regarding the complex issues between the two nations.
A Russia-appointed official in occupied Kherson signed a memorandum with a North Korean envoy, exploring potential collaboration in agriculture, humanitarian initiatives, culture, sports, and education, including the supply of stolen Ukrainian grain from temporarily occupied territories.
Residents in temporarily occupied Crimea reported explosions from April 16 into April 17, with a powerful strike documented near the airfield at Cape Khersones, near Sevastopol.
Former commander of Ukraine's drone forces, Sukharevsky, stated that a dignified end to the war would involve Russia being forced to cease hostilities and Ukraine regaining at least parts of its territories, specifically Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.
A Russian drone attack targeted a hospital in central Kherson, injuring several staff members. The strike also reportedly hit a vehicle, causing further casualties.
Russian forces launched attacks on the Korabelnyi district of Kherson and the villages of Osokorivka and Chereshenky in Kherson Oblast, resulting in the death of an 89-year-old woman and injuries to eight other people.
Ukrainian forces have used drones to destroy a Russian-controlled bridge in the temporarily occupied Kherson region, marking the first time such a significant infrastructure object has been completely destroyed in a drone operation.
Russian forces launched strikes on a residential area in Kherson's Korabelnyi district, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to five others.
Four people, including a 15-year-old boy, have been injured after a Russian drone attacked people in Kherson's Korabelnyi district in the afternoon of 6 April.
Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia's Leningrad region, with Russia claiming to have shot down 19 drones. The incident caused significant disruptions to air traffic in the St. Petersburg area, leading to the rerouting of flights.
A Russian drone attack on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, resulted in five fatalities and 19 injuries, including a 14-year-old girl. Ukrainian authorities have condemned the incident as another war crime.
Des frappes russes jeudi en Ukraine ont fait au moins deux morts et des dizaines de blessés, selon des sources officielles ukrainiennes, la Russie intensifiant ses attaques meurtrières à un moment où…
Explosions were heard overnight on April 2 in temporarily occupied Crimea, leading to power outages across parts of the peninsula, as well as in the occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.
A Russian oil tanker has entered Cuban waters, potentially offering a lifeline to the island, as US President Donald Trump appears to relax a de facto oil blockade and states he sees 'no problem' with Russia delivering oil to Cuba.
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on the Russian oil industry, leading to a reduction in refinery capacity and prompting Russia to announce a ban on gasoline exports in response to the strikes on its oil infrastructure.
The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.
Russian authorities intend to resettle nearly 114,000 Russians in occupied Ukrainian territories, including Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions, by 2045, according to their 'development plans'.
At least 20 people were injured in a Russian drone attack on a public transport minibus in Kherson, Ukraine, with local authorities releasing video of the damaged vehicle and rescue efforts.
Ukrainian forces are continuing their counteroffensive on the Oleksandrivka front, having regained control over more than 400 square kilometers across Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.