Representatives from Ukraine, Europe, and the US are heading to the UK to try to align positions ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting, Axios reports. Ukraine and several NATO countries fear Trump may accept Putinβs proposal without taking their stance into account.
An explosion occurred at a gas facility of Russiaβs largest soda producer in Bashkortostan. The Bashkir Soda Company also manufactures chemicals that can be used for explosives or dual-use goods. Reports say 27 people were injured, 21 of them in intensive care.
A UAV strike hit Yelabuga in Tatarstan, where a Shahed drone production plant is located, Russian media report. The attack reportedly targeted the drone assembly workshop. AN-196 Liutyi long-range drones are used.
Canada has lowered the price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $47.60 per barrel, joining European allies, Reuters reports. The Canadian finance minister said the move aims to cut Russiaβs revenues and increase pressure on Moscow, limiting a key source of funding for its war. In July, the EU and UK also reduced the oil price cap by 15% under their 18th sanctions package.
Satellite images show damaged radar domes at Cape Tarkhankut, occupied Crimea, hit by Ukraineβs βPrymaryβ unit.
Overnight, Ukraine again targeted the oil refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani. The extent of the damage is unclear, though locals report a fire near the plant
Putin is willing to agree to a full ceasefire if Ukraine withdraws its forces from all of eastern Donetsk region, WSJ reports. As part of the proposal, he allegedly said his government would pass a law pledging not to attack Ukraine or Europe.
Will never happen. Any of it.
A few days ago, Russia used a new type of small cruise missile for the first time. Its name is still unknown, but it resembles a scaled-down Storm Shadow and is conceptually similar to Ukraineβs βPekloβ missile.
A Russian drone strike hit a minibus near Kherson, killing 2 people and wounding 6, according to prosecutors.
While Putin wants Ukraine to retreat from certain areas completely, Zelensky is clear: βThe answer to Ukraineβs territorial question is already in the Constitution,β Zelensky said, adding that no one will retreat from it and Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier.