Antonina Tumanova
An Odesa customs official was notified of suspicion of demanding and receiving undue benefit. She received over 270,000 hryvnias, promising not to impose fines.
French President Emmanuel Macron declared strong support for Ukraine after talks with the leaders of Germany and Britain. He emphasized that Ukraine's future cannot be decided without Ukrainians, who are fighting for their freedom.
European states and Ukraine rejected Vladimir Putin's ceasefire plan. They put forward a counter-proposal, which should become the basis for future negotiations between Trump and the Russian leader.
In Kharkiv, an enemy drone hit the roof of a furniture store, damaging the roofing and furniture. Five people, including a child, were hospitalized with shrapnel wounds.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. The leaders coordinated positions for the most productive joint work with the USA and discussed the response to the aggression of the Russian Federation.
Since the beginning of the day, 79 combat engagements have been recorded at the front, 26 of them in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian defenders are holding back the enemy's pressure, repelling attacks in various areas.
A Russian drone attacked Kharkiv, hitting a furniture store in the Kyivskyi district. Six people are currently known to have been injured.
As a result of the enemy attack on Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a 61-year-old woman was killed in Vasylivka district. In Polohy district, a 68-year-old woman was wounded by an FPV drone strike.
Prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office shut down five fraudulent call centers in Dnipro. The perpetrators used EU SIM cards to access victims' funds under the guise of bank employees.
Orest Drymalovsky, a serviceman and journalist, has been appointed spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense. He defended Ukraine in Donetsk region and was awarded the "Cross of Valor" medal.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron, exchanging views on the diplomatic situation. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a real end to the war and reliable security foundations.
The Dnipropetrovsk Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCC and SP) stated that the information regarding the beating of a serviceman was manipulative, as the man is not an active serviceman. The prosecutor's office initiated criminal proceedings for hooliganism.
In Pryluky, State Emergency Service rescuers freed a 6-year-old girl who got stuck in a metal fence. The child did not require medical attention and was handed over to her parents.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine and Moldova should move forward in the negotiation process regarding EU accession. He emphasized that Ukraine has done everything to open the first cluster of negotiations, and artificial pauses will only harm Europe.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved several new sanctions packages. Relevant decisions will be made soon.
A protest was held in Tbilisi against the statement of Prime Minister Kobakhidze, who blamed the former government for the 2008 war. The protesters accused Russia of occupation.
A summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is scheduled for the end of next week. The venue for the meeting, with possible options including the UAE, Hungary, Switzerland, and Rome, is still being discussed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala. The cessation of killings, real peace, and support for Ukraine were discussed.
The Dardanelles Strait was temporarily closed to maritime traffic due to forest fires in northwestern Turkey. The fires spread near the city of Çanakkale, where residents were evacuated.
In the Russian resort city of Nalchik, funicular ropes snapped, causing cable car chairs to fall. According to preliminary data, 10 people were injured; there is no information about fatalities.
As Prime Minister Svyrydenko reported, the EU Council approved the provision of 3. 056 billion euros to Ukraine within the framework of the Ukraine Facility. This is a strong signal of trust in Ukraine's reform course.
The total number of combat engagements on the front has reached 77, with the enemy being most active in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. Ukrainian soldiers are repelling attacks, holding back the enemy's pressure in various areas.
President Zelenskyy discussed diplomatic efforts and future contacts, including with Donald Trump, with Italian Prime Minister Meloni. The parties seek real peace and the involvement of European leaders in the process.
Since the beginning of the day, 119 combat engagements have taken place. The occupiers launched one missile and 55 air strikes, using 1724 kamikaze drones and carrying out 4015 shellings. In the Pokrovsk direction, 174 occupiers were neutralized.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi spoke about the success of the Kursk operation, which boosted the morale of the military. This operation allowed for the replacement of combat brigades and ensured their training.
In Tbilisi, several thousand people marched to the parliament, commemorating the 17th anniversary of the Russian-Georgian war. Participants carried national flags and stickers with red poppies, chanting patriotic slogans.
Energy workers continue to eliminate the consequences of bad weather in the Kyiv region. 10 thousand customers remain without electricity, most of them in Boryspil district.
The Minister of Defense presented to the President of Ukraine key tasks until 2026. Among the priorities are increasing the procurement of Ukrainian weapons to 50% and developing a new contract for servicemen.
Indian state-owned oil refineries are suspending spot purchases of Russian crude oil. This comes amid increased pressure from Washington and the imposition of tariffs on Indian exports.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. A new financial aid program was discussed, which should strengthen Ukraine now and in the post-war period.