Zelenskyy refutes Russian claims of full control over Kursk, says fighting also continues in Russia’s Belgorod
Deep State projects reports 29 km² under Ukrainian control in Kursk, with additional contested territory in Belgorod.
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Ukraine’s ex-FM Kuleba says Ukraine nowhere near real peace talks
Dmytro Kuleba stated that from a ceasefire standpoint, Ukraine’s situation has not changed since January or last autumn.
UK intel: Foreigners make up minor share of Russian army recruitment
Despite relying mainly on domestic recruits, Russia will likely continue limited foreign recruitment to compensate battlefield losses while avoiding a second mass mobilization campaign.
FT: Russians linked to Ukraine war bought Maltese “golden” passports
Several Russians sanctioned over Russia's Ukraine war obtained Maltese passports via a golden visa program under EU court scrutiny, FT says.
Russia starts using civilian cars with extensive anti-drone protection in Donetsk Oblast assaults (video)
A failed Russian assault near Bahatyr used such cars alongside motorcycles. Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed 24 of 28 vehicles, repelling the attack.
Ukrainian partisans sabotage railway used by Russian forces in Luhansk Oblast
The Atesh movement destroyed a relay box north of occupied Luhansk.
Russia attacks Ukraine with 149 drones overnight, kills one, injures two civilians
The Russian drone strike also killed 500 livestock animals near Pavlohrad. Ukraine neutralized most drones, with only 25 possibly reaching targets.
ISW: Russians to integrate motorcycles in upcoming Ukraine offensives
Russian troops increasingly rely on motorcycles and civilian vehicles to conduct infantry transport and assaults along Ukraine’s frontline areas.
The Telegraph: Europe expected Trump and Zelenskyy to fight at Pope’s funeral — they didn’t
Following a bitter fallout in Washington, Trump and Zelenskyy kept it civil during their 15-minute meeting at the Vatican.
Trump moves from “Vladimir” to “Putin” after Vatican meeting with Zelenskyy
After talks with the Ukrainian president, Trump’s language toward the Russian leader turned colder.
“Now, let’s talk.” Putin tells Ukraine after claiming Kursk win
After declaring Ukrainian forces expelled from Kursk Oblast, Vladimir Putin said Moscow is ready to reopen peace talks with Kyiv.
Russia illegally removed 360,000 archival documents from Kherson, intelligence says
Over 5 million documents from Ukraine's National Archival Fund have fallen under Russian occupation since 2014, with significant portions illegally transported to Russia.
Ukraine’s General Staff denies Kremlin’s statement about withdrawal from Kursk Oblast
The General Staff of Ukraine has dismissed Russian statements about Ukrainian defeat in Kursk as "propaganda maneuvering" while confirming operations continue in both Kursk and Belgorod oblasts.
The Telegraph: The Vatican quietly broke tradition for Zelenskyy at Pope’s funeral
Protocol dictated otherwise, but Volodymyr Zelenskyy sat front and center at St. Peter’s Square.
Russia announces complete liberation of Kursk Oblast and thanks North Koreans
Russian General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov claimed Ukrainian forces suffered 76,000 casualties during what he described as a failed operation in Russia's Kursk Oblast.
Russian military helicopter violates Polish airspace
Poland's Operational Command reported on X that a Russian helicopter entered its airspace in what appears to be a test of defense readiness.
White House calls Trump-Zelenskyy meeting in Rome “very productive”
The White House confirmed President Trump met privately with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Rome before Pope's funeral, their first encounter since a contentious February meeting in Washington.
Reuters: UN refugee agency cuts aid for displaced Ukrainians
UNHCR slashed psycho-social, shelter, and cash programs in Ukraine after losing US aid, urging donors to fund its $3.32 billion appeal.
Russia strikes Ukraine with Oniks, Kh-31 and 114 drones overnight
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 66 attack drones overnight as Russia launched strikes from multiple locations.
Telegraph: US privately offered to provide security guarantees for Sir Keir Starmer’s “coalition of the willing”
The United States has offered to provide critical intelligence and logistical support to back a European military presence in Ukraine following any peace agreement.