05:41 Linnemann questions the benefit payments of Ukrainians
CDU Secretary-General Carsten Linnemann questions the benefit of accepting social benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Germany. "We need to discuss why more than 50 percent of Ukrainians work in many European countries, but only 25 percent in Germany," he says. "There are clearly missing incentives for quick employment." The Ukrainians also defended the rights of Germans. "But if there is a performance involved, it comes with a counter-performance. That includes taking up work," they added.
04:49 Ukraine: Over 75 Percent of Wounded Soldiers Return to Duty
The deputy defense minister of Ukraine, Natalia Kalmykova, stated that the percentage of soldiers returning to duty after rehabilitation in Ukraine is very high. "We have a very high percentage of qualitatively valuable rehabilitation measures and returnees to duty. This is also acknowledged by our western partners," she said, according to the Interfax news agency. Kalmykova mentioned over 75 percent of the wounded.
03:13 ISW: Ukrainian Forces Retake Positions Near Toretsk
The Ukrainian forces, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), have reportedly retaken lost positions near Toretsk, north of Donetsk. Geolocated images show this. The Russian side is said to have continued its offensive operations in the area.
01:08 Ukraine Reports Multiple Deaths after Russian Shelling - Including a Child
According to Ukrainian authorities, at least five civilians were killed by Russian attacks in different regions of Ukraine yesterday. In the region of Kherson, there were three fatalities. In the northeastern border region of Sumy, a 14-year-old boy was killed and 12 others were injured by a rocket attack on the town of Hluchiw. In the region of Kharkiv, a man was killed by Russian shelling in a residential building.
23:46 Russia Claims Capture of Another Village in Ukraine
Russia claims to have taken control of another village in eastern Ukraine. The village of Losuwatske, located in the Donezk region, was "liberated," according to the Russian Defense Ministry in its daily report. The ministry added that the village is about 25 kilometers east of the city of Pokrovsk, near the occupied town of Ocheretyne, where the Russian army has made significant progress in recent months. Ukraine has not confirmed the capture.
22:23 Blinken Threatens China with "Measures" over Continued Support for Russian Defense Industry
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China that the US would take "measures" if Beijing continued to support Russia's defense industry. Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the US State Department, made the statement to the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent." Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Laos, shortly after his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba held talks with Wang during his first visit to China since the war began. "The minister reaffirmed his serious concern over China's support for the People's Republic of China's defense industrial base and made it clear that the United States would continue to take appropriate measures if China did not address this threat to European security," Miller said.
21:57 Zelenskyy announces better care for war veterans in UkraineThe Ukrainian president has announced better care for war veterans in his country. He ordered the creation of a modern rehabilitation hospital in Ukraine, Zelenskyy said in Kiev at the first congress on war medicine ever held in the country. "We must pay more attention to the wounded, be more attentive to those returning from the Russian hell", he said. Previously, the head of state also visited wounded soldiers in the hospital (More about that at 16:35 hours). Tens of thousands of soldiers in Ukraine, due to their injuries or also psychological war traumas, are in need of medical help.
21:22 Switzerland will not generate revenues from Russian assets for UkraineSwitzerland will not reduce its commitment to the European Union (EU) and generate revenues for Ukraine from Russian assets frozen at Swiss banks. This comes from statements made by the public-law information platform "Swissinfo", which refers to a statement from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. In accordance with Swiss law and international obligations, Switzerland declared that it could "not earn extraordinary income in connection with the funds of the Russian Central Bank". Yesterday, the EU announced the release of 1.5 billion euros for Ukraine. It comes from frozen Russian assets.
20:53 Nord Stream pipeline attack: Orban accuses the USAThe Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused the USA, according to a report, of destroying the Nord Stream pipeline in the air. As the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent" reports, Orban made this statement in a speech before an audience at a summer camp at a university in the Romanian Baile Tusnad. Russia accuses the USA and Great Britain of having destroyed the pipeline, which connects Russia and Germany, in the explosion in September 2022. Some western countries pointed the finger at Russia as the instigator of the attack. The Ukraine was also accused of being involved in the attack on the pipeline. The investigations have not yet been able to provide conclusive evidence.
20:04 Several civilians injured in Russian air raids on two cities in DonetskFive civilians were injured in Russian air raids on Kurachowe and Myrnohrad in the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine. This was reported by "Ukrainska Pravda" citing the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office. According to this report, the Russian army carried out three air raids on Kurachowe. In the raid on the city center with guided bombs, four civilians were injured, three women and a man. In addition, the Russian military attacked the city of Myrnohrad. An eleven-year-old girl was injured in this attack.
19:29 Ukrainian ground troops destroy nearly 8,000 Russian drones in a weekUnits of the electronic warfare of the Ukrainian military have neutralized 7,916 Russian drones within a week. This was reported by the commander of the ground troops of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, General Lieutenant Oleksandr Pavluk, on Facebook, as the state news agency Ukrinform reports. According to this report, 4,313 unmanned aerial vehicles and 3,603 FPV drones were neutralized and destroyed.
18:43 Ukraine: 60 Million Metric Tons of Cargo Exported via Black Sea Corridor Since the establishment of the Black Sea Corridor, Ukraine has been able to export approximately 60 million metric tons of cargo from the port of Odessa on this maritime route. This information was shared by the Administration of Ukrainian Seaports via Facebook, as reported by the state news agency Ukrinform. "Sixty million metric tons! In just eleven months! Forty-six million metric tons of grain cargo have been exported to forty-six countries around the world", the statement reads. "Despite the war and the treacherous shelling of the port infrastructure by the enemy, including storage hangars for agricultural produce, Ukraine remains an important player in the global food security question, particularly in relation to grain exports to Asian and African countries", the Administration emphasized.
18:14 Military Administration Reports Ten Injured in Russian Shelling of City in Sumy Oblast Several people, including six children, have been injured in Russian shelling of the city of Hluchiw in the Sumy Oblast, according to reports by the state news agency Ukrinform. Russian troops reportedly shelled the city with multiple rocket launchers. The Military Administration of the region posted on Facebook, "Ten people were injured, including six children. Twelve explosions were recorded."
17:33 Report on Sabotage: Ukrainian Intelligence Damages Three Russian Helicopters Three Russian helicopters have reportedly been damaged by sabotage operations of the Ukrainian Military Intelligence (HUR) in the past week, according to a media report by the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent," citing a source from the Ukrainian intelligence services. The report states that two Mi-28 helicopters and one Ka-226 were damaged on the grounds of the National Helicopter Center Mil and Kamov in Moscow. Explosions were reported. Another Mi-8 helicopter was allegedly damaged on the military airfield Samara Kryazh in the Russian region of Samara, approximately 800 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The source did not provide further details about the attack.
16:56 Ukraine: Teenager Killed, Twelve Injured in Russian Attack in Sumy Oblast A 14-year-old is reportedly dead and twelve people, six of whom were children, were injured in a Russian attack on the town of Hluchiw in the Sumy Oblast, according to Ukrainian authorities. The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office shared this information via social media. The town is located about ten kilometers from the Russian border. During the attack, residential buildings, houses, an educational institution, a business, and vehicles were damaged.
16:35 Zelenskyy Visits Wounded Soldiers, Awards Decorations Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers and presented them with decorations. A video of the visit was shared on the social media channels of the state news agency Ukrinform. In the video, Zelenskyy is seen speaking with the wounded soldiers. The statement notes that Zelenskyy thanked the soldiers for protecting the country and for all they do "so that our state can survive."
15:58 Blinken criticizes China for support of Russia's military industryUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticized China during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi for supporting Russia's military industry. He made it clear that the US would take "appropriate measures" if China did not act against this threat to European security, according to a spokesperson for the US Department of State. Blinken also expressed concern over Beijing's "destabilizing actions" in the South China Sea. In response, China's Foreign Minister accused the United States of not abandoning its efforts to contain and suppress China, but rather intensifying them.
15:23 Russian fighter jet crashes for second time this weekFor the second time this week, a Russian fighter jet from the Defense Ministry has crashed. A Su-34 bomber went down in the Wolgograd region during a routine training flight in an unpopulated area. The pilots ejected safely and were reported alive, according to the Ministry. The cause of the crash was said to be technical. No missiles were on board. A Mi-28 combat helicopter had crashed in the Kaluga region on Thursday. The two crew members died, according to the Ministry. The cause was also reported to be technical.
15:06 Lavrov dismisses Ukrainian statements on peace talks as "contradictory"Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed Ukrainian statements on potential peace talks with Moscow as "contradictory." "I can't say anything about numerous ideas that are not really sincere," Lavrov told journalists in Laos. "They spoke about negotiations not so long ago. Zelenskyy spoke about the readiness to finally sit down at the table with Russian representatives. I honestly haven't heard that from them," Lavrov said, referring to the latest statements from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. Kuleba had expressed yesterday that China respects Ukraine's territorial integrity. Kiev should not be forced into negotiations with Russia, Kuleba added in an interview with the Ukrainian broadcaster TSN. President Zelenskyy also said after Kuleba's visit to China that Beijing had sent a "clear signal" that it supports Ukraine's territorial integrity. Kuleba had said this "not for the first time," Lavrov said on the sidelines of a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Laos' capital Vientiane, where he reportedly also met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Kuleba sometimes says "completely opposite things," Lavrov noted. He had also discussed Kuleba's visit to China with Wang. In his opinion, Beijing's position on the conflict remains unchanged. According to Lavrov, Beijing insists that the format of any peace talks must be "acceptable to all parties."
14:27 Ukrainian Media: Drones hit Russian bombersAccording to Ukrainian media reports, Ukrainian drones have struck a strategic bomber at a military airbase in northern Russia. "As a result of an operation by the Ukrainian security service in Olenegorsk, a long-range supersonic bomber of the TU-22M3 type was hit on the military airbase Olenja, which is the base of the strategic aviation of the Russian occupiers," reports "Ukrainska Prawda" quoting security service circles. The airfield, from which bombers launch rocket attacks on Ukraine, is 1800 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
14:00 Ukraine attacks oil refinery and Russian military airfieldsThe Ukrainian security service is attacking military airfields and an oil refinery in Russia with drones, according to "Ukrainska Pravda," citing sources in the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence. The bases targeted include Engels in the Saratov region, Dyagilevo in the Rjasan region, and Olenya in the Murmansk region. In addition, a Kamikaze drone attack was reported on an oil refinery in Rjasan.
13:41 Russia claims capture of village in eastern UkraineRussia has reportedly taken control of another village in eastern Ukraine, according to its own reports. The village of Losuwatske was "liberated," the Russian Defense Ministry announced in its daily report. It is located about 25 kilometers east of the city of Pokrowsk in the area of the Russian-occupied town of Otscheretyne, where the Russian army has made significant advances in recent months. Ukraine has not confirmed the capture. The area around the village of Nowoolexandriwka, which is only two kilometers away, is currently fiercely contested. It was reportedly taken by Russian forces last month. Moscow has been announcing territorial gains along the nearly thousand-kilometer-long frontline in recent weeks. The Ukrainian army is reportedly outnumbered by Russian forces, and it is suffering from a reported ammunition shortage, leading Ukraine to urgently appeal to its Western partners for more weapons and ammunition.
13:08 Report: Russians unable to withdraw cash from ATMs due to cyberattackCustomers of a number of Russian banks are unable to withdraw cash from ATMs due to a Ukrainian cyberattack, as their debit and credit cards are immediately blocked when they attempt to use an ATM, according to the independent Ukrainian news portal LIGA.net, citing a source within the Russian security services. The Russian news agency "RBC Ukraine" also reports on the incident, quoting insiders in the security services. The Ukrainian security service is said to have gained access to the databases of Russian financial institutions, the report states. Following cyberattacks on the online services of leading Russian banks, internet service providers, social networks, and national payment systems, ATMs have now also been targeted.
12:30 Report: Russia takes control of another village in the Donezk regionRussian forces have taken control of the village of Vovchansk in the Donezk region, according to DeepState portal, which is close to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, citing the commander of the 47th mechanized brigade stationed in the area. Russian troops are attempting to breach Ukrainian defensive lines in this region. The Ukrainian forces are under heavy pressure, especially around Pokrovsk, as stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
12:10 Lavrov: Russia's war goals in Ukraine will be achievedRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized after a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Laos that Moscow intends to achieve its war goals in Ukraine. Unlike what is demanded by the West, Russia will not surrender, Lavrov said at a press conference in Vientiane to conclude the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting. All war goals, including preventing NATO support in Ukraine, will be achieved, Lavrov added. "There is no doubt about that." Lavrov also mentioned that he had been informed by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi about his meeting in Beijing with Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba. Kuleba had then declared his readiness for peace talks with Russia but also stressed that Kiev had no interest in Moscow. Lavrov reiterated that in Kiev, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy himself had decreed a ban on negotiations with Russia under Putin's leadership. Moscow and Kiev accuse each other of not being seriously interested in negotiations.
11:50 Baerbock: "Putin shattered our belief that we don't have to defend ourselves"Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock calls on Germany and the EU to invest more in security. The European pillar in NATO must be strengthened, regardless of who will be in power in the US, Baerbock said on Friday at a Zeit event. "Putin has shattered the notion that we don't have to defend ourselves," Baerbock added. Germany needs a security budget that reflects this. "We in Germany have always assumed that we live on a peace continent," said the Green politician. Warning signs that the Baltic countries had seen were spotted in Germany much too late. Therefore, Germany had not invested sufficiently in its defensive capabilities in comparison to other countries.
"My own party and I personally thought we could live here in peace forever," Baerbock continued. The past cannot be changed, but the future can be made better. To make Germany defensively capable in the future, it needs more soldiers, Baerbock said. She does not express support for reintroducing conscription.
11:31 Fire breaks out in mine after Russian attack in DonezkA fire has broken out in a mine in the Donezk region due to the Russian attacks of the previous day. According to the press service of the Ukrainian Energy Ministry, 86 miners were in the mine at the time of the attack. Of these, 84 miners were brought to the surface. Two people remained inside to secure the mine's operation. The fire was reportedly brought under control in the morning.
11:08: Another Russian General Arrested for Corruption
A court in Moscow has ordered pre-trial detention for another Russian military general on corruption charges. The former Vice-Defense Minister Dmitri Bulgakow has been taken to the Lefortovo Detention Center, according to the state Russian news agency TASS. Timur Ivanov, another former Vice-Defense Minister, is also in the same detention center. The 69-year-old Bulgakow reportedly requested to serve house arrest instead of pre-trial detention. The General was responsible for the material-technical equipment of the armed forces during the first months of Russia's attack on Ukraine in 2022. He was dismissed after numerous failures on September 24, 2022.
According to investigators, under Bulgakow, a system was created to supply troops with substandard rations at inflated prices. For instance, beef was replaced with pork and chicken, and the calorie count of the ration packages was reduced. The soldiers, who have been fighting the war in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, received substandard rations. Bulgakow has been a holder of the high distinction "Hero of Russia" since 2016. The General reportedly lived extravagantly while the soldiers were inadequately supplied.
10:30: Trubetskoy on the Contested Region: "The Situation in Donetsk is Complex but not Catastrophic"
The Ukrainian forces are under pressure in the Donetsk region. According to President Zelensky, everything must be done to strengthen the defensive positions in the area. What exactly that means and how diplomatic efforts to end the war are progressing, the journalist Denis Trubetskoy explains.
10:10: Report: Modi May Offer Mediation in the Ukraine War
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could offer New Delhi's mediation in the settlement of the Ukraine conflict during his planned August visit to the country. This is reported by the Russian news agency TASS, citing a source in the Indian parliament. "India could offer mediation in the question of resolving the Ukraine crisis. Such a proposal could be made during Modi's visit to Ukraine, although the possibility is currently being discussed," TASS quotes the source. The visit is still in the planning stage and is expected to take place in the third week of August, possibly around Ukraine's independence day, according to India's English-language news channel WION, citing multiple sources in Delhi's diplomatic circles.
In June, Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Italy during the G7 summit. They discussed the current situation in Ukraine, with Modi emphasizing the importance of "dialogue and diplomacy." Modi confirmed that India would continue to support a peaceful resolution, as stated in the official communique of the meeting.
09:41: Ukraine Repels Russian Drone and Rocket Attacks
The Ukrainian forces reportedly repelled another Russian attack on Saturday. In the regions of Dnipro, Poltawa, Kharkiv, and Kiev, four drones and a rocket were shot down.
09:14 Ukraine deceives Russians with decoy targets
Russian forces fired missiles and attack drones at false targets prepared by the Ukrainian Air Force. This was reported by "Ukrinform" with reference to a statement by the Press Service of the Air Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which was published on Telegram. False anti-aircraft batteries, aircraft, and other Air Force equipment were effectively used in deception, it is stated there. "The enemy is deploying more resources, reconnaissance assets, missiles, and attack drones, while we are saving people and equipment and counterattacking", quoted the Ukrainian news agency from the statement.
08:53 Ukraine reports 122 engagements along the front lines
According to a situation report from the Ukrainian military staff, there were up to 122 engagements with Russian attackers on the previous Friday. The report states that the Russians attacked Ukrainian positions and populated areas with a rocket and 117 guided air bombs in 80 air raid attacks. In addition, they conducted 4636 artillery attacks, including 71 with multiple rocket launchers, it says in the update.
08:26 Ukraine reports 1210 Russian losses in one day
The total combat losses of the Russian troops in Ukraine since the start of the offensive war on February 24, 2022, amount to approximately 573,510 people. Among them were also 1210 people the day before, according to a statement by the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff on social media. The Ukrainian defense forces also reportedly destroyed a total of 8331 Russian tanks, 16,074 armored combat vehicles, 15,885 artillery systems, 1125 multiple rocket launcher artillery systems on tracked chassis (MLRS), 905 air defense systems, 363 aircraft, 326 helicopters, 12,736 unmanned aerial vehicles, 2403 cruise missiles, 28 ships/boats, 1 submarine, 21,500 vehicles and tank trucks, and 2671 special equipment.
08:03 Ukraine blocks channel for import of counterfeit medicines from Russia and Belarus
An illegal channel for the import of counterfeit medicines from Russia and Belarus into Ukraine has been blocked, according to a statement by the Prosecutor's Office in the Volyn region on Facebook. This was done under the supervision of the regional prosecutor's office, it says in a statement. A resident is said to have planned to import counterfeit medicines through Poland and resell them. The counterfeit medicines were sold through online shops, social networks, and messenger channels, it says further. During searches of warehouses and residences of the suspects, the authorities reportedly seized Russian and Belarusian medicines, cash in various currencies worth over 2 million Ukrainian hryvnias (about 22,413 Euro), receipts, and shipping documents for the postal delivery of medicines.
07:22 Ukraine reports destruction of nearly 8000 Russian drones in one week
Electronic warfare units of Ukraine have reportedly destroyed or jammed 7916 Russian drones in the period from July 18 to 24. This was announced by General Lieutenant Oleksandr Pavliuk, Commander of the Ground Forces of Ukraine, on Facebook.
06:38 Russia reports massive Drone attack on Bryansk regionUkraine's military is reportedly conducting a massive drone attack on the Bryansk region at night, according to Ukrainian news agency "Ukrinform," citing the Russian Defense Ministry and the region's governor, Alexander Bogomaz, who announced the attack in a Telegram message. The Russian air defense system intercepted 21 targets in the area, according to a statement from the Defense Ministry. "Our brave defenders intercepted and destroyed all targets," the governor writes. There were reportedly no damages or casualties.
06:08 Russia designates Russian "Bild" Newspaper as "foreign agents"The Russian Justice Ministry has designated the Russian-language online edition of the "Bild" newspaper as "foreign agents." According to a statement from the TASS news agency, the paper has published inaccurate information about Russian politics. In addition, false information was disseminated with the intention of "portraying the Russian military negatively." The "Bild" group described it as an attempt to hinder free journalism. The media company also spoke out against the "military special operation" in Ukraine, according to TASS's report. Russia officially refers to its military campaign against Ukraine as a "military special operation."
04:00 Polish schools need 80,000 additional places for UkrainiansPolish schools will reportedly need to accommodate approximately 80,000 additional Ukrainian students for the new school year, according to the Warsaw daily "Rzeczpospolita," citing the Ministry of Education. The government has therefore decided to increase class sizes for primary schools, which can now accommodate up to 29 students. Ukrainian children, who have fled from the Russian military campaign, have been able to attend Polish schools or continue their education in their home country through distance learning. From September 1, all Ukrainian students in Poland will be required to attend school. The Polish government aims to prevent children from falling through the cracks and not receiving an education with this measure. Additionally, the integration process at their current location in Poland is to be supported.
02:30 Ambassador: Ukraine could lose a quarter of its territory with ceasefireIf there is a ceasefire, Ukraine could potentially lose a quarter of its territory under Russian control, according to Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey Vasyl Bodnar in an interview with "Euronews." Bodnar explains that a ceasefire could allow Russia to strengthen its capabilities and renew attacks on Ukraine. "Many countries propose a ceasefire, but few understand what that would mean," Bodnar says.
01:11 Two-thirds of EU citizens express concerns over EU security
Approximately two-thirds of EU citizens, both female and male, are concerned about the security of the European Union. Around 47% of the surveyed Europeans stated that they are "fairly concerned" about EU security in the next five years, while approximately 17% expressed that they are "very concerned". According to a survey conducted on behalf of the European Commission, the greatest security concerns are held by people in Portugal (77%). In Germany, 54% of the interviewees expressed being "fairly" or "very" concerned about EU security. More than 25,000 EU citizens aged 15 and above were interviewed by the opinion research institute Ipsos between late June and early July for the representative survey.
00:49 Russia reports Ukrainian drone attacks
The governor of the southwestern Russian border region of Bryansk reports that Russian air defense units intercepted twelve Ukrainian drones within an hour on a late Friday evening. "Our brave defenders intercepted and destroyed all aerial targets", writes Governor Alexander Bogomaz in a message on Telegram. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov of the region Belgorod, which also lies along the Ukrainian border in the southeast of the country, reports three drone attacks and a series of shattered windowpanes and other damages to buildings.
23:34 US Treasury Secretary Yellen optimistic about Ukraine credit from G7
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is optimistic that the G7 countries will reach an agreement on the conditions for a $50-billion loan to Ukraine by October, which is secured by Russian assets. Yellen tells the news agency on the sidelines of a G20 meeting in Brazil that the talks on the loan have been constructive. This also applies to US demands for assurances that the assets will be frozen for a longer period of time. "I think we have a good chance of wrapping this up by October", says Yellen.
22:18 Ukrainian power company provides update on power grid
The situation with the Ukrainian energy infrastructure appears to be improving. After "some very challenging weeks" due to the summer heat and repair work, the energy situation in Ukraine has improved, says Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, the head of the state power company Ukrenergo. As "Kyiv Independent" reports, Ukraine began experiencing power outages in the middle of May due to constant Russian attacks. The entire infrastructure was then challenged again in mid-July by summer temperatures. The recent cooler weather has now led to a decrease in energy consumption, Kudryskyi says.
- In response to the high employment rate of Ukrainian refugees in Europe, Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced better care for war veterans in Ukraine, highlighting the need for more attention to wounded soldiers returning from the conflict zone.
- The deputy defense minister of Ukraine, Natalia Kalmykova, commended the high percentage of wounded soldiers returning to duty after rehabilitation, stating that this is also recognized by western partners such as NATO.
- The ongoing Ukraine-Conflict saw Russia claiming control over another village, Losuwatske, in the Donezk region, yet Ukraine has not confirmed the capture.
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China of "measures" if Beijing continued to support Russia's defense industry, emphasizing the threat this poses to European security.
- Amidst the Cyberwar between Ukraine and Russia, customers of Russian banks reportedly encounter difficulties withdrawing cash from ATMs due to a Ukrainian cyberattack resulting in immediate card blockages.
