Summary
Russia claims to have gained control over parts of Kupiansk, a city in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, as part of its efforts to capture eastern Ukraine. Ukraine President Zelenskyy spoke about a significant weapons deal with the U.S. Meanwhile, Former U.S. President Trump showed a shift in his stance, suggesting a potential Ukrainian victory with NATO support.
Key Facts
- Russia claims control of two-thirds of Kupiansk, a city in Ukraine's northern Kharkiv region.
- The Kremlin aims to use Kupiansk as a path to capture more areas in Donetsk, a priority region.
- Ukraine's military suggests Russia needs more troops to fully capture Kupiansk.
- The Institute for the Study of War reported that Russia inflates its claims of territorial gains in Ukraine.
- Former U.S. President Trump expressed a change in attitude, supporting the idea of a Ukrainian victory.
- Ukrainian drones attacked Russian refineries, causing fuel shortages and impacting Russia's economy.
