Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the complete encirclement of Ukrainian forces in Kursk, as Russian troops launched strikes on several Ukrainian cities, destroying homes and infrastructure, with one person killed and 15 others injured, while residents began clearing the debris.

In a related context, Russia presented the United States with a list of demands to end the war in Ukraine and reset relations, which included a commitment that Kyiv would not join NATO and a recognition of Crimea.

On the other hand, Putin’s diplomatic advisor criticized the U.S.-Ukrainian proposal for a ceasefire.