Biden said Xi Jinping did not have all the information about the spy balloon accident and was "very upset" because it’s "a big embarrassment for dictators.”

Two UAVs fell near a military unit in Moscow region earlier this morning.

Ukrainian MoD:

Russia has lost 4,000 tanks in Ukraine since the beginning of full-scale war.

Over the 16 months of the war, Ukrainian Defense Forces have destroyed 120-130 Russian tank battalions.

A pair of Ukrainian Su-25s on a combat mission.

Chinese Foreign Ministry commenting on Biden calling Xi “dictator”:

U.S. statements are irresponsible, violate diplomatic etiquette and are an open political provocation.

The U.S. has signed a $1.1 billion contract with Raytheon to produce AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles.

The missiles will be delivered to Ukraine, among others.

US announces new $1.3 billion aid package for Ukraine.

520 million to help Ukraine overhaul its energy grid.

657 million to help modernize Ukraine's border crossings, rail lines, ports and other critical infrastructure.

British PM Rishi Sunak at the Conference on Ukraine's Recovery in London:

Britain will provide financial assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $3 billion over 3 years.

CNN:

“There's nothing we can do”

Ukrainian pilots are begging for F-16s to have an advantage on the front.

One of the main problems facing Ukraine during the counterattack is Russian aircraft holding them back by maintaining air superiority, making it difficult for ground troops to advance.

RTL TV publishes new footage of the damaged Nord Streams obtained by an underwater drone.

German TV channel suggests that Nord Stream 2 was blown up by a small explosive device, as it suffered much less damage from the explosion.

Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) Head Budanov:

There will be no nuclear strike on Ukraine.

As head of intelligence, I'm telling you directly, it's not going to happen. For all my dislike of the Russian Federation, there are few idiots running the country.

Russia confirms the death of Major General Sergey Goryachev, chief of staff of Russia’s 35th Army and former top Russian commander in Transnistria (Moldova).

Ukrainian HIMARS strikes reported on Russian forces in Rozovka, Zaporizhzhia region.

Moment of shooting down Russian Shahed 136 kamikaze UAV with MANPADS by a mobile air defense group recorded by Ukrainian sniper.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy:

The progress of the counterattack is slower than we would like, but this is not a Hollywood movie. People's lives are at stake.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy:

Counteroffensive is not easy because 20,000 square kilometers are mined.

No matter what some people want, including attempts to put pressure on us, with all due respect, we will move forward on the battlefield as we see fit.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy:

Putin is like the second king of anti-Semitism after Hitler.

Türkiye, Russia and Iran condemned the illegitimate self-governance initiatives of the PKK/YPG in northeastern Syria and the actions of countries supporting terrorist formations.

Bild:

15-day Ukrainian offensive is advancing "excruciatingly slowly".

The Ukrainians managed to capture only eight villages, which have practically no strategic importance.

Every day Ukraine loses about 100 people killed or wounded.

Putin:

We’ll will continue deliveries of attack drones to the troops, we will boost their delivery.

Russian Defence Minister Shoigu:

Now, the fate of our Motherland is being decided, its geopolitical future is being determined.