President Zelenskyy stated that the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas would create conditions for further Russian aggression. He emphasized that Ukraine defines the eastern border of Europe.
In Tychy, Poland, a man kidnapped his 3. 5-year-old son, dragging him into a car. Police detained him in Żory, the child was returned to his mother unharmed.
President Zelenskyy admits a "Korean scenario" for Ukraine, but taking into account differences in the scale of threats. Ukraine seeks to obtain reliable security guarantees, similar to South Korea's Patriot systems.
The death of a 36-year-old border guard is being investigated in Volyn. Forensic and ballistic examinations have been ordered, and all circumstances of the tragedy are being established.
Specialized prosecutors in the defense sector are actively countering evasion from military service and corruption schemes. Illicit gains of UAH 6.2 million have been documented, and dozens of individuals, including medical commission officials and lawyers, have been exposed.
In the village of Rivne, the body of a border guard was found without signs of life, with a standard weapon in his hand. A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the death of the serviceman.
Vladimir Putin stated that Russian troops withdrew from Kyiv in 2022 due to persistent appeals from Western European leaders. According to him, Ukraine then decided to continue fighting, rejecting proposals to end the conflict.
The Naval Forces of Ukraine confirmed an oil spill in the Black Sea in Russia's area of responsibility. Russian sources report a leak of over 10 tons of oil products covering an area of 350 sq. km near Novorossiysk.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that he is ready to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Moscow, if the latter wishes. At the same time, Putin once again emphasized that Zelenskyy's powers as President of Ukraine have already expired.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not agree to an exchange of territories with Russia. He emphasized that this is not a gift to the enemy, but a part of Ukraine's defense and the lives of Ukrainians.
Since the beginning of the day, 58 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy is actively operating in the Lyman and Pokrovsk directions, having made 29 attempts to advance.
Ukraine returned a 17-year-old boy from the temporarily occupied territories who sought help from the Ukrainian Child Rights Network. Earlier, in the temporarily occupied territories, the boy was subjected to pressure from the occupiers.
Great Britain imposed new sanctions against the Russian Federation, including the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation and Ramzan Kadyrov's mother in the list. The restrictions apply to 11 individuals and organizations involved in the re-education of Ukrainian children.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko has appointed Serhiy Naumenko as his new deputy. Naumenko will be responsible for protecting the state border, leading the National Guard, and developing aviation security.
The Bureau is investigating the death of a 23-year-old Kharkiv resident from a gunshot wound during an attempt to illegally cross the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. Border guards fired warning shots at the violators.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that a peaceful settlement of the "crisis" in Ukraine remains Russia's priority. He recalled the 2022 negotiations and named conditions for a lasting peace.
The National Police found no accomplices in Ukraine for the suspect in Andriy Parubiy's murder. The suspect planned to hide in Khmelnytskyi region and was waiting for information to cross the border.
In Odesa region, a man died while illegally crossing the border, found with a bullet wound. Border guards fired warning shots, an official investigation has been launched.
The dictator lies about "retaliation for strikes on Russian oil refineries," as Russia has been systematically attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure since 2022.
Oleksandr Antal, a deputy of the Transcarpathian Regional Council, has been notified of a new suspicion for offering to change the intended use of land plots for a reward. Earlier, he was exposed for organizing the illegal transportation of conscripts across the border for 10,000 euros.
Russian troops reduced activity in northern Ukraine, redeploying forces to the east. They seek to advance west of Siversky Donets, using Serebryansky forest as cover, with the ultimate goal of capturing Yampil.
Underground production of e-cigarette liquids uncovered in Dnipropopetrovsk region. Products worth over UAH 1.5 million seized.
South Korean intelligence reports about 4. 7 thousand North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in the war against Ukraine. The DPRK officially admitted sending its military to Russia.
Ukrainian rapper Potap reported that since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, he has entered and exited Ukraine more than 14 times, using legal means. He noted that all funds earned abroad are directed to help the Ukrainian army.
The Permanent Representative of the President in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Olha Kuryshko, reported on the growing humanitarian crisis in occupied Crimea, where Russians are depleting resources, creating a water crisis. The occupiers also persecute and torture people, destroy Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar identity, and resettle Russians on the peninsula.
Russian General Sobolev calls for the expansion of the occupation of Ukraine, including Odesa, Mykolaiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Sumy. This is intended to create a "security zone" for the Russian fleet in the Black Sea.
The Cabinet of Ministers has published a resolution that allows female local council deputies to leave Ukraine. The exception applies to those who hold positions in local self-government bodies.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has changed the procedure for granting status to children affected by the war. Now it can be obtained at the place of application, discovery of the child, or deportation.
Prosecutors of the Pechersk District Prosecutor's Office of Kyiv sent an indictment to the court against the head of a charitable organization and an accomplice. They organized the illegal transfer of a conscript across the state border of Ukraine for $13,000.
Since the beginning of the day, 63 combat engagements have been recorded, mostly in the Pokrovsk direction. The occupiers advanced near Komyshuvakha, Maliivka, and Novoukrainka.
