⌨The morning brought reports of Ukrainian marine drone attacks on Crimean infrastructure, while Biden confirmed 80,000 US troops stationed in Europe. By midday, reports emerged of Iranian military and diplomatic withdrawals from Syria, followed by confirmation of Syrian army's retreat from Palmyra. Russian naval forces conducted "exercises" away from Tartus base, effectively withdrawing from Syrian waters.
In parallel, Belarus announced deployment of Oreshnik missile system, framing it as response to Western actions - a continuation of yesterday's developments. Russian forces claimed capture of Berestki village in DPR, while Roskomnadzor announced restrictions on foreign providers.
Evening coverage focused on the Paris meeting between Trump, Macron, and Zelenskyy, while reports emerged of opposition forces approaching Damascus suburbs. Assad's reported absence from Damascus marked potential acceleration of Syrian government's territorial losses.