Meeting of Zelensky with Macron and Rutte and the attack on the Rostov region: main points of the night.
Occupants advanced in Donetsk region
The occupants continue their actions in the Donetsk region. In addition, they have also made advances in other settlements such as Uspenivka, Kurakhove, Zahryzove, Pishchane, Novoolepnyka, Vovkove, Neskuchne, and Vidrodzhennya.
Zelensky met with Macron and Rutte
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the French President Emmanuel Macron in Brussels. The main topics of the negotiations were military assistance and the needs of Ukrainian soldiers. Zelensky expressed gratitude to France for the provided defense support and financial assistance in the amount of 5 billion euros. The possibility of sending a peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine was also discussed. In addition, Zelensky met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and they discussed issues related to strengthening Ukraine's air defense and cooperation in the economic sphere.
The USA imposed sanctions against Russia
The U.S. Department of State announced the imposition of new sanctions against Russia due to the construction of the 'Nord Stream-2' gas pipeline. Some companies, vessels, and individuals involved in this project were included in the sanctions list.
Drone attack in Rostov region
During the night, a drone attack occurred in the Rostov region. According to official information, there were no reports of injuries. However, witnesses reported a fire in the area of the oil refinery in Novoshakhtinsk.
Great Britain provides military assistance
Great Britain announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine worth 225 million pounds sterling. This assistance includes equipment for the Ukrainian fleet, air defense systems, and support for previously supplied equipment.
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