Russia Claims Capture of Key Town in Eastern Ukraine
Amid intensified fighting, Trump discusses potential peace talks with Putin, though details remain unclear.
- Russian forces report taking control of Orikhovo-Vasylivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region, though these claims remain unverified.
- Ukrainian military records a sharp increase in Russian attacks, with over 125 storm assaults reported in a single day.
- Donald Trump asserts he spoke with Vladimir Putin about the war, but no confirmation or details have been provided by the Kremlin.
- North Korean troops reportedly join Russian forces in the Kursk region, marking a shift in tactics with increased infantry involvement.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses Putin of ramping up military production, signaling preparation for prolonged conflict.