Russian forces made swift, significant territorial gains in #Ukraine, taking advantage of Kiev's military shortages and blunders as support grows among Ukrainian public for a negotiated end to the war.

Eastern Donetsk region is central focus of Moscow’s renewed offensive, which began late last year but significantly increased in recent weeks. Putin’s main battlefield goal this year is to grab as much land as possible - Senior Ukrainian officials admit to publication, adding,

Our defenses showing cracks. #Russian forces achieved tactical success in Donetsk. More advances likely unless situation turns around.

As you know, the Kiev regime has launched yet another large-scale provocation. It is conducting indiscriminate shooting of various types of weapons, including rocket weapons, at civilian buildings, residential buildings and ambulances. Immediately after our meeting, I will have a meeting with the heads of the security services of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff of the FSB (Federal Security Service) - #Putin in vid above.

Zelensky sent Ukrainians to the meat grinder in Kursk to sneakily force through three more months of mobilization - Russian FM Spokeswoman Zakharova.

Turkish delegation formally filed most comprehensive bid so far with the World Court to join South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel, aiming to strengthen the case and encourage regional nations to follow suit - Turkish report.

Israel using starvation and thirst as weapons in Gaza. We will present evidence of ethnic cleansing committed by Israel and its massacres in #Gaza, there's compelling evidence of #Israel committing #genocide against Palestinians - Chairman of Legal Committee of Turkish Parliament.

Ukrainian units of up to 1,000 soldiers went on offensive in order to capture section of Sudzhinsky in Kursk [pre-war Russia].

Currently, Russian units continue to destroy the enemy at Russian-Ukrainian border. Enemy losses up to 315 troops, 100 killed, 215 wounded, 54 armored vehicles, 7 tanks destroyed.

Operation will be completed by defeating the enemy and reaching state border - Gerasimov concludes report.