- The Kremlin confirmed ongoing contact with the United States regarding a resolution for the Ukraine conflict, as Russia continued heavy bombing and drone incursions into Latvian and Estonian airspace.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated the extensive Russian strikes indicate Vladimir Putin has no intention of ending the war, urging stronger international pressure on Moscow.
- Zimbabwe reported 15 of its citizens were killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, alleging they were victims of human trafficking and deception.
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced Hungary would gradually cut gas supplies to Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries through the damaged Druzhba pipeline resume.
- The UK Ministry of Defence noted an increase in Russian mechanised assaults, but highlighted Ukraine's successful use of remote mines and uncrewed aerial systems to repel an advance.
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