Russia and Ukraine continue strikes amid diplomatic efforts and envoy visits

Cross-border strikes between Russia and Ukraine persisted overnight despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and reported agreements to temporarily pause hostilities during visits by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Ukrainian authorities reported casualties in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, while drone strikes caused injuries in Russia's Belgorod and Sochi regions. US President Donald Trump stated that both nations agreed to refrain from targeting energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed compliance if Western partners guarantee Russia refrains from targeting energy, infrastructure, and food supply routes.

Meanwhile, media reports indicated that Ukrainian troops received instructions for a four-day operational halt ahead of the peace talks. European Union officials also condemned a Russian attack on a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border, characterising it as an attempt to create division among European nations.

Sources: Beta, CDM (Cafe del Montenegro), Index, N1, Vijesti