09:03⇢Umerov Takes Security Council Helm
⌨Ukrainian media prominently features President Zelensky's appointment of Rustem Umerov as the new Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (Glavcom, Kyiv Post, Liga.net, UNIAN), noting previous considerations for other roles. Concurrently, reports detail a renewed Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk region causing casualties (Pravda). Internationally, the EU's approval of its 18th sanctions package against Russia is highlighted, with President Zelensky welcoming the measures (Ukrinform, Ukrinform UA).