In increasingly tense developments on the Pokrovsk front, Ukrainian armed forces have reportedly taken control of half of the settlement of Solene, roughly 7 kilometers southwest of the district center of Pokrovsk. The reports come from Russian military blogger Anatoly Radov, who noted this shift on his Telegram channel, describing the situation as unfavorable for Russian troops: "Half of Solene is under Ukrainian control".

Radov, drawing on multiple sources, including units allegedly forced …

The Ukrainian military has withdrawn from certain positions near Toretsk in the Donetsk region, where heavy fighting has led to significant destruction. According to Serhii Yaryi, commander of drone systems for the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, Russian forces are concentrating their reserves towards this direction from Kurakhove, pushing in with fresh troops on the flanks. Additionally, Russian troops are leveraging infantry units for urban assaults.

"The enemy is utilizing a strategy of …

During high-stakes talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia, Russia remains firm on its demand for control over four Ukrainian regions, banking on the idea that the U.S. won't be concerned about changing borders between Ukraine and Russia. Citing its own sources, The Moscow Times reports that the Russian delegation is pressing the U.S. to cede to its control over the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions of Ukraine.

The Kremlin insists on gaining control of these regions …

The Russian Armed Forces are facing significant losses on the right bank of the Oskil River due to the challenging evacuation of their wounded, which has become "a whole quest," according to the "Achilles" unit.

Without pontoon crossings, the Russians are forced to transport the wounded by boat, as described by Oleksiy Malyarevich from the 429th Separate Unmanned Aerial Systems Regiment "Achilles" in a comment to Suspilne.

In March, the Ukrainian Defense Forces liberated several territories …

Technical negotiations between the U.S. and Russia to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine are ongoing in Saudi Arabia today. Reports suggest that parties will discuss a 30-day truce, not just in the energy sector but also in the Black Sea, which is expected to pave the way for the resumption of shipping route.

What has particularly drawn experts' and media's interest is the appointment of Sergei Beseda as the head of the Russian negotiation team. Beseda, the former head of the Fifth Service of …