Overview

• Ukraine reports over 100 clashes with Russian forces in the past day, with intense fighting in the Kharkiv, Kursk, and Donetsk regions.
• Russian drone and missile attacks on Odesa have caused power outages, infrastructure damage, and civilian casualties, including the death of a 77-year-old man.
• Ukraine's military struck Russian oil infrastructure, including facilities in Rostov and Samara, as part of its ongoing counteroffensive operations.
• U.S. President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following a contentious meeting with President Zelenskyy, complicating efforts to secure frontline defenses.
• Both Ukraine and Russia signal openness to peace talks, with Zelenskyy proposing initial steps like prisoner releases and ceasefires, but territorial concessions remain off the table.