13:49⇢Ukraine Maintains Operations Inside Russian Territory
⌨The newspapers report on Zelensky's announcement that Ukraine is continuing "active defensive operations" in Russia's Kursk and Belgorod regions (Glavcom, Pravda, UNIAN). Russian forces have captured four settlements in Sumy region and are attempting to advance toward Sumy city, according to ISW (Novoe Vremya). Russian airstrikes hit Kostiantynivka, killing three people, wounding four, and damaging 21 properties and vehicles (Liga.net, Ukrinform UA). Meanwhile, international tensions rise as India and Pakistan exchange fire in Kashmir, raising conflict concerns (Radio Svoboda). An opinion piece discusses how the Trump-Zelensky Vatican meeting could transform narratives and inspire hope (Kyiv Post).