Ukraine and Russia trade strikes as Trump cautions on sharing military secrets

Ukrainian drone strikes hit several Russian regions and occupied areas, including Gelendzhik, Crimea, Belgorod, and the Moscow region, resulting in at least 17 deaths and dozens of injuries. The actions followed heavy Russian aerial bombardments on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia that killed at least 18 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukrainian forces would not voluntarily withdraw from Donbas, pointing to strong post-war security assurances promised by the United States. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump warned against sharing sensitive military technology and weapon secrets with Kyiv. Separately, Italian naval forces reportedly boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker near Pantelleria. Reports also surfaced detailing fraudulent marriage schemes in Russia designed to collect government military casualty compensation.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica, La Stampa.