Kremlin aide Nikolai Patrushev claimed that NATO was involved in planning Ukraine's attack on Russia's Kursk region, contradicting Ukraine's assertion of an exclusive defensive war.
Mykhailo Podolyak stated that Ukraine is not interested in occupying Russian territories and is waging a defensive war according to international law; any negotiations should be on Ukraine's terms.
Russian attacks in the Donetsk region resulted in three civilian deaths within 24 hours, highlighting the ongoing violence and instability in the area, according to local authorities.
Belarus' defense minister warned of a high probability of armed provocations from Ukraine, suggesting escalating tensions in the region and potential threats to security.
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