Following recent remarks by Donald Trump on the Russia-Ukraine war, Russian officials, including Lavrov, have adopted an information strategy of avoidance and blaming Ukraine for the breakdown of talks in Istanbul. The main Russian narrative is to shift responsibility to Ukraine and emphasize their own military strength, displaying increasingly hostile rhetoric toward the United States and Trump himself.
Meanwhile, in the Donbas, particularly Dobropillia, Russian troops continue airstrikes on civilian infrastructure, resulting in casualties and injuries among civilians. Ukrainian defenders vow revenge and call for public support through donations for drones and other frontline needs.
On the temporarily occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia region, Russian forces face serious drinking water shortages due to logistical failures repeatedly targeted by Ukrainian drones. Some Russian troops reported poisoning of humanitarian water supplies, which allegedly led to several deaths among the occupiers.
In parallel, the scandal over Jeffrey Epstein's files has re-emerged in the US public discourse. Trump and other politicians have been mentioned after the FBI declined to publish these materials, prompting some Republicans to demand greater transparency. This has caused internal splits among Trump’s allies, though he remains firm and refuses to take further action regarding the matter.
Finally, volunteers and military units express gratitude for support in the form of drones, which aid more effective resistance to Russian aggression. Appeals for continued support and donations for national defense remain a priority for commanders and volunteer organizations.
