Summary
Fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces continues in the eastern Donetsk region, with both sides offering different accounts of their progress. Ukraine's corruption agency is investigating a major kickback scheme in its energy sector, involving the state nuclear power company. President Donald Trump mentioned possible progress in trade talks with India.
Key Facts
- Fighting is ongoing in the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, with conflicting reports from Ukraine and Russia about the situation.
- The Russian Defense Ministry claimed advances in both the Donetsk and Zaporizhia regions.
- An explosion in a hospital ward in Ukraine's Zaporizhia region injured one man.
- A man in Russia died from injuries after a Ukrainian drone attack in the Belgorod region.
- Ukrainian anti-corruption officials are investigating a $100 million kickback scheme in the energy sector.
- Ukrainian nuclear company Energoatom, involved in the probe, is cooperating with investigators.
- Ukraine’s Energy Minister reported efforts to restore electricity amid continued power outages.
- President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is nearing a fair trade deal with India.
