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Russia & the Warfront
>>> Sumy: a Russian Shahed hit a residential high-rise. Another drone struck a gas station. Over the last 24 hours the oblast recorded one killed and nine injured across more than ten drone impacts.
>>> Kherson Oblast: Russian forces used quadcopters against civilians. One grenade-drop attack wounded a man who was walking with his dog.
>>> Makiivka (occupied) heard multiple detonations overnight. Locals reported UAV noise before the blasts.
>>> The Russian government advanced a step to withdraw from anti-torture frameworks. Moscow also discussed leaving the UN Convention Against Torture.
>>> Moscow: an explosion occurred in a children’s store near the FSB headquarters area.
>>> Russia’s Navy tested a nuclear submarine with new hypersonic missiles. The launch cycle proceeded from a northern test area.
>>> Mariupol and Berdyansk (occupied ports) opened for trade in looted goods under Russian control. The scheme seeks to bypass sanctions.
United States
>>> Gen. Keith Kellogg said he hopes for peace in 2026. He added that Washington will watch developments in the coming weeks and then decide on next steps.
>>> President Donald Trump said Europe plans to provide security guarantees for Ukraine. He described the United States as a “reserve force”.
>>> President Trump stated that the U.S. is no longer paying money directly to Ukraine. The remark triggered debate across Washington and European capitals.
>>> President Trump claimed Vladimir Putin does not want to meet Volodymyr Zelensky because he “doesn’t like him.”
>>> Trump’s team considered sanctions against EU officials. The option would complicate unity on aid and sanctions.
>>> Analysts in U.S. media reviewed options to sell ERAM-class missiles and other systems to Ukraine under new funding streams.