Putin and Kadyrov argues:

Putin: How are things in the republic?

Kadyrov: Everything is very good in the republic, thanks to you.

Putin: It is thanks to the Chechen people.

Kadyrov: If you allow me, I would brag a little.

WSJ:

Chinese President Xi Jinping plans online meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon:

South Korea must develop its own nuclear weapons to defend against the North Korean threat , even at the risk of negative international repercussions.

Iran pardoned 22,000 people arrested in riots.

First reported use of Russian high-precision gliding 1.500 kg UPAB-1500B (K029BE) bomb in Ukraine.

Epic footage of Ukrainian soldiers attacking Russian trenches with the support of Spartan APC.

Russian-Indian joint defence venture BrahMos Aerospace preparing to receive a $2.5 billion cruise missile order from the Indian Navy.

Ukrainian tank storms Russian trench.

Turkish defence giant ASELSAN’s CEO & President Haluk Görgün:

We develop air defense systems. We don't need S-300s, S-400s.

We eliminate the need for them. This is our duty.

While Türkiye was the 7th country that bought the most weapons from the U.S. between 2013-17, it has now become the 27th country in the 2018-22 period.

Türkiye is now the 12th highest arms exporting country.

Total arms imports decreased by 49 percent.

Russian state polling agency VTsIOM:

Defence Minister Shoigu's trust rating has fallen to the lowest in the last 6 years.

Russian Defence Minister Shoigu:

Relations between Russia and China have reached a new, unprecedented high level; have become the supporting pillar of global stability.

Ukrainian soldiers riding their Leopard 2A4 tanks in Spain.