EU extends sanctions on Russia as energy strike pause claims emerge

The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia following a missile strike near the Polish-Ukrainian border. EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot described the attack as an attempt to intimidate European allies and foster division.

The diplomatic development coincides with assertions from US President Donald Trump that Kyiv and Moscow have agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Despite the reported agreement, military engagements continue across multiple fronts. Ukrainian authorities stated that shelling in the Kherson region killed two people and wounded 14 others. Meanwhile, drone strikes reportedly injured seven individuals across Russia's Belgorod region and Sochi.

Separately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued an executive decree dismissing the nation's prosecutor general from office.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)