Russia and Ukraine agree to stop energy strikes amid continued heavy fighting

United States President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to cease targeting each other's energy grids, though regional hostilities remain active. Ukrainian officials reported two fatalities and 14 injuries following Russian shelling in the Kherson region. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia's Belgorod region and the Black Sea resort city of Sochi resulted in seven casualties.

In response to ongoing operations, the European Union renewed its sanctions regime against Russia. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot denounced a recent Russian attack on a train near the Polish border, describing it as an effort to foster fear and division within Europe. Additionally, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an official decree removing the country's prosecutor general from his post.

Sources: CDM.