EU extends Russia sanctions as strikes persist despite energy deal report

Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces persisted despite claims by US President Donald Trump that both nations agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure.

Ukrainian officials reported two fatalities and 14 injuries following shelling in Kherson. Conversely, Ukrainian drone strikes reportedly injured seven people in Sochi and Russia's Belgorod region. In Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree dismissing the prosecutor general.

In response to ongoing hostilities, the European Union renewed its sanctions against Moscow. EU diplomatic chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that a recent Russian strike on a train near the Polish border was intended to intimidate European allies and foster internal division.

Sources: CDM.