20:59 (18:59)⇢EU Abandons Russian Gas
⌨Ukrainian media reports continued military activity, with Ukrainian forces repelling 177 Russian attacks and refuting claims of Siversk's capture (Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA). The EU's agreement to abandon Russian gas by 2028 is a significant energy policy shift (Pravda). Domestically, ongoing blackouts affect northern cities (Liga.net), and investigations into the Tax Service are underway (UNIAN), alongside concerns about increasing Russian threats from Transnistria (Kyiv Post).