- Ukrainian forces have made advances in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions, though President Zelensky warned that the Middle East crisis is hindering diplomatic efforts and could impact missile supplies.
- A Polish court approved the extradition of Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin to Ukraine, where he faces charges of plundering historical artefacts in Crimea, a move Russia has condemned as politically motivated.
- Russia is grappling with outbreaks of cattle diseases, officially identified as pasteurellosis or rabies, across at least 10 regions, leading to controversial culls and scepticism from some farmers and scientists.
- Sweden's Security Service identified Russia, China, and Iran as the primary threats to the country, while a senior NATO officer advocated extending the alliance's fuel pipeline network eastward.
- President Zelensky showcased Ukraine's advanced drone technology, capable of production for allies, as Turkey offered to host the next round of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
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