Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russian-backed mercenaries is at a stalemate in many areas, but there has been "notable" Progress in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia. The aim is to break through Russia's defenses and cut off their land access to Crimea. However, Russia has established strong barriers and is using drone warfare to slow Ukraine's advance. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to revive a grain export deal, which had been halted due to Western sanctions imposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In the city of Kharkiv, improvised classrooms have been set up in a subway station to educate children amidst the ongoing war.

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