Fears of Russian retaliation and legal challenges have prompted Belgium to reject the European Union's proposal to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid.
Ukraine's security service announced the destruction of a MiG-31 fighter, a Pantsir-S2 system, and three Russian radar stations during an attack on the Crimean peninsula.
Ukrainian experts report that Russia's Molniya-2 suicide drones are equipped with Starlink satellite internet transceivers, enhancing anti-jamming capabilities and attack effectiveness.
Russian security forces arrested two suspects, a father and daughter, in Sochi, accused of collecting information for Ukraine and intending to fight for the country.
Russia published a video of a submarine at the Novorossiysk naval base following an attack by a Ukrainian uncrewed underwater vehicle, asserting the warship sustained no damage.
The Russian military states it has full control of the strategic city of Kupyansk, consistently repelling Ukrainian assault groups in Kharkov province.
Ukrainian official Umerov, involved in negotiations with the United States, stated that both sides achieved "substantive progress" following discussions in Germany on a peace agreement.
Facing significant pressure over a US peace plan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky employs a "conditional agreement" strategy to safeguard Ukraine's core interests.
