Putin said chances for peace in Ukraine exist, while Zelensky said U.S. delegates will visit Kyiv and Moscow to discuss a possible settlement.
Ukraine sanctions 13 ships and 28 companies over illegal grain exports from Russian-occupied areas, signaling tighter controls on unauthorized trade flows.
Ukraine reports overnight strike damaging four Russian naval ships and key infrastructure in Novorossiysk, including missile-armed frigates and grain export facilities.
Turkey has reopened its straits for Black Sea shipping after previously restricting vessel passage due to increased attacks on commercial ships amid regional conflict.
The UK will transfer Stone Cloak electronic warfare technology rights to Ukraine, enabling local production and enhancing Kyiv’s defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict.
Ukraine requests urgent UN Security Council meeting over Russian attacks on Black Sea commercial ships, warning of global food security risks.
Russia has indefinitely closed the Azov-Don Canal after Ukrainian drone strikes on vessels, disrupting key grain export routes and triggering a spike in wheat prices.
Belarus urges citizens to avoid travel to Russian border areas due to drone attacks amid Ukraine conflict, warning that safety cannot be guaranteed until war ends.
Ukraine apologized to Greece after a sea drone carrying explosives was found near Lefkada Island, citing Russian aggression as the root cause and pledging to prevent future incidents.
Russian drone strike on Odesa's residential areas caused civilian injuries and property damage, raising concerns for regional stability and market volatility.