The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, with recent developments including Russian shelling in Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region, disrupting energy supplies in Sumy, and ongoing border clashes. Russia claimed to have captured a town in Donetsk, while Ukraine reported repelling attacks near Pokrovsk. The US expressed support for Ukraine’s efforts to end the war, while Russia accused Ukraine of violating humanitarian rights.
In Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged closer ties with Russia to counter Western sanctions. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian defence industry worker was sentenced to 15 years for passing sensitive military information to Russia. In a separate incident, an alleged Ukrainian agent was killed by Russia’s FSB after trying to plant explosives.
Journalist Maria Ponomarenko, jailed for criticizing the war, has gone on a hunger strike, while Russian man Yuri Kokhovets had his prison sentence increased for speaking out against the conflict. In response to Meta banning Russian state media from its platforms, Russia condemned the decision as “unacceptable.”
The situation remains tense as the conflict enters its 936th day, with both sides continuing to engage in fighting and diplomatic disputes. The international community is closely watching the developments, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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