Fighting in the Ukraine-Russia war intensified on its 888th day, with Ukraine’s air force repelling a large drone attack near Kyiv and striking a storage facility in Russia’s Kursk region. The conflict also spilled over to Romania, with drone fragments found near the border. In politics, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed reluctance for China to mediate the conflict but hoped for pressure on Russia. Meanwhile, a French researcher arrested in Russia faces charges related to collecting military information. Russian President Putin increased payments for volunteers to fight in Ukraine, while Ukraine’s human rights commissioner demanded answers over the death of a prisoner associated with the Azov Brigade. In terms of weapons, Ukraine received the first batch of F-16 fighter jets, donated by Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway. The developments highlight the ongoing intensity of the conflict and the involvement of multiple international actors.
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