Conflict Status:
1. Russia claims to be expanding its control over Kharkiv; Ukraine claims to be launching a large-scale offensive in Donetsk.
2. British media: Zelenskyy announces resumption of attacks on Russian oil refineries, denouncing the US for weakening support.
3. Russia claims an oil refinery in Ryazan Oblast caught fire after a Ukrainian attack.
4. Russian President Putin: Will respond to Ukraine's attack on the oil refinery.
5. Suspected drone attacks are frequent in the Black Sea; a second merchant ship caught fire near Romania within 12 hours.
6. Ukrainian media reports that Ukraine's Patriot interceptor missile stockpile is depleted.
Peace Negotiations:
1. The US is reportedly considering unfreezing some Russian assets to facilitate peace talks, shocking Europe.
2. NATO Secretary General Rutte and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discussed the importance of an energy ceasefire.
Other Developments:
1. German Chancellor Merz opposes transferring EU-frozen Russian assets to US control.
2. The UK plans to increase military aid to Ukraine, including additional supplies of Storm Shadow cruise missiles.
3. UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Healy: A stricter ban on shipping services linked to Russia is needed.
4. Ukraine's Finance Minister stated that there is still a $40 billion funding gap for off-budget military needs in 2027.
5. The Ukrainian military's Starlink service has been restored.
6. The US says Trump did not order restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX satellite services.
