War in Ukraine: Russian Attacks, Ukrainian Losses, and Geopolitical Tensions
The war in Ukraine rages on with fierce fighting and heavy losses on the Ukrainian side. Russian forces have advanced nearly three kilometers into the defense zone of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Dnipropetrovsk region, while urban battles continue in Chasiv Yar, where Ukrainian units suffer significant losses but systematically push back the enemy.
Russian air defense systems have destroyed two Ukrainian drones, one over the Kursk region and another over the Black Sea. Russian troops have approached the administrative border of the Dnipropetrovsk region, but officials state that there are no Russian units on the territory of this region yet.
Meanwhile, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has called on Slovakia not to block the 18th package of European Union sanctions against Russia, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the unity of the democratic world in facing Russian aggression. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that he will try to reach an agreement within the next 48 hours to mitigate the consequences of the planned suspension of Russian gas supplies to the EU, and if such an agreement is reached, Slovakia is ready to vote for the sanctions.
Russian and Chinese foreign ministers Sergei Lavrov and Wang Yi discussed the prospects for ending the war in Ukraine and relations with the United States, confirming strong mutual support on issues of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In the Ukrainian city of Sumy, a Russian drone hit a critical infrastructure facility, causing a power outage in part of the city, including three hospitals that were switched to backup power. Fortunately, there were no casualties in this attack.
Moldovan soldiers sent to Ukraine under an agreement between Presidents Maia Sandu and Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly suffered losses in the Kherson region during Russian attacks.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that he spoke with Sergei Lavrov about a new approach to peace negotiations in Ukraine, while U.S. President Donald Trump continues to criticize Vladimir Putin and is considering new sanctions against Russia.
The situation in Ukraine remains tense and uncertain, with ongoing fighting, diplomatic pressures, and geopolitical maneuvers shaping the future of the region.
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