South Korea condemns Russia-North Korea defense pact, considers arming Ukraine
In response to the Moscow-Pyongyang security pact, Seoul considers weapon supplies to Ukraine.
White House confirms Ukraine can attack areas in Russia adjacent to Kharkiv, Sumy oblasts with US weapons
A US senior official confirms authorization for Ukrainian armed forces to strike Russian military positions just inside Russia near Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts.
ISW: Ukrainian liberated Tykhe village east of Kharkiv’s Vovchansk, advanced elsewhere in the area
Amid Russian offensives in northern Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian forces recaptured Tykhe village east of Vovchansk and made advances near the border northeast of Kharkiv City against Russian forces.
Two Russian oil depots on fire in Russia’s Tambov Oblast and Adygea after drone strikes (video)
Drone attacks targeted Russian oil storage facilities in Tambov and Adygea regions, over 300-400km from Ukraine's border, igniting fires, as part of an ongoing campaign to disrupt Russian fuel logistics.
Ukraine downs 5/9 missile, all 27 drones as Russia targets energy grid during nighttime attack
Russia launches massive overnight drone and missile strikes on Ukraine's civilian energy infrastructure, damaging facilities in Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Kyiv oblasts. Ukraine says it has destroyed most missiles and all drones.
Ukraine Peace Summit backs 3/10 points of Ukraine’s peace formula. What’s next?
The Global Peace Summit achieved success by garnering 80 endorsements for Ukraine's peace framework, yet the Global South's support remained limited, and three signatures were later withdrawn. The next summit is expected "within months."
Denmark weighs blocking Russian oil tankers from Baltic passage
Denmark explores options to curb Russian oil tankers using Danish straits to access the Baltic Sea, targeting the "shadow fleet" evading sanctions.
Russia steps up offensives to drain Ukraine ahead of F-16 arrivals, Ukrainian commander says
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi highlights Russian strategies to escalate combat intensity and geographical scope, aiming to exhaust Ukrainian troops, disrupt reserve preparations, and prevent Ukraine from initiating active offensive military actions.
Media: Ukrainian drones attacked targets in Russia’s three regions
Ukrainian intelligence carried out suicide drone attacks on facilities in Belgorod, Lipetsk, and Voronezh oblasts of Russia, including a steel mill and an ammo depot.
ISW: Russia exploits ties with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska to sow Balkan turmoil
The Kremlin continues exploiting its relationship with Bosnia and Herzegovina's Republika Srpska to spread propaganda, promote secession, and destabilize the Balkans region, the ISW says.
Eighty countries sign communiqué of Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland
Eighty countries alongside pro-Russian Hungary, Serbia joined four organizations in signing Switzerland's Ukraine peace summit communiqué. South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Mexico among those abstained.
Trump threatens swift end to Ukraine aid if reelected
Trump threatens immediate cessation of Ukraine aid if reelected, as Western allies rushing to secure long-term assistance guarantees amid fears of policy reversal.
Neutral Switzerland may jail its national for 3 years over fighting for Ukraine
Jona Neidhart, a Swiss who fought for Ukraine for two years, returned to Switzerland and surrendered, facing up to three years in prison for foreign military service.
Text of Ukraine peace summit communiqué finalized, FM Kuleba says
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba announced the finalized balanced text of the Peace Summit final declaration, incorporating Ukraine's positions. Notably, the text has only 3/10 points of Ukraine's peace formula.