- Ukrainian forces gradually advance on Bakhmut; people injured after shelling in Kherson; Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv (theguardian.com)
- Zelenskyy believes it is “historic time” for start of Ukraine’s EU membership negotiations (pravda.com.ua)
- Russia holds General Sergei Surovikin over Wagner mutiny: Reports (aljazeera.com)
- Russian General Knew About Mercenary Chief’s Rebellion Plans, U.S. Officials Say (nytimes.com)
- Russia reducing its presence at nuclear power plant, says Ukraine; Pope says war seems to have ‘no end’ (theguardian.com)Russia Destroyed Their Town. They’re Not Leaving. (nytimes.com)
- Wagner mercenaries will no longer fight in Ukraine (theguardian.com)
- Lukashenko claims he persuaded Putin not to kill Wagner boss Prigozhin (washingtonpost.com)
