Ukraine Security Service source said these were isolated incidents and Russian "trolls" amplifying them to make it appear as though they were happening en masse across country - Times.

Lot of analytical material showing futility of Ukraine continuing military action. But latest statements by West show party of war doesn’t want to change course - Lavrov (00:48).

Airdrops are not solution to relieve this suffering, and distract time and effort from proven solutions to help at scale. All diplomatic focus should be on ensuring Israel lifts its siege - International Rescue Committee.

Sanctions don’t work. They hurt members of EU even more than Russian economy. Our government will not support any more sanctions that will hurt Slovakia more than Russia - Blanar (00:06).

U.S. officials said privately that it’s concerning that Ukraine didn’t shore up defensive lines early or well enough, and it may now face consequences as Russian units advance slowly but steadily beyond Avdeevka - NYT.