15:04⇢Ukraine Ramps Up Energy Attacks Despite Moratorium Claims
⌨Russian media extensively covers the Ukraine conflict, with multiple outlets reporting the Defense Ministry's accusations that Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities despite moratorium claims (Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, Vesti). Several sources highlight Russian military capturing Western weapons in Kursk region (Lenta). Komsomolskaya Pravda discusses Putin's proposal for external administration of Ukraine, with analysis from Sergei Stankevich on its implementation. International news focuses on the Myanmar earthquake, with the death toll exceeding 1,600 people (Interfax, RBC, TASS). Other reports include Pentagon plans to lay off 75,000 employees (Moscow Times) and Boris Johnson urging increased European defense spending (RT).