Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in the concluding phase of Pacific Fleet exercises aboard the Varyag Guards missile cruiser. During the event, the head of state emphasized the strategic necessity of such maneuvers for safeguarding Russia’s national interests and warned of NATO’s growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region as a source of regional instability.
Ukrainian military forces have executed a coordinated series of drone strikes targeting multiple cities and towns within Krasnodar Territory. According to regional officials, these attacks have resulted in three fatalities and 24 injuries, with an emergency regime now in effect across Novorossiysk. The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case under terrorism laws for the assault, which also disrupted critical infrastructure including the grain terminal at the Novorossiysk Bakery Plant.
The Russian Ombudsman, Yana Lantratova, condemned Ukraine’s approach to prisoner exchanges, stating that the Ukrainian side treats captured soldiers as disposable assets and has consistently refused to honor exchange agreements. She noted that despite Russia offering three distinct lists of prisoners—comprising both combatants and those convicted under Russian law—Kyiv remains uncooperative.
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik described Ukraine’s attacks on Novorossiysk residents as neo-Nazist in nature. Commander of the Pacific Fleet Viktor Liina reported to Putin that Russian forces are prepared to inspect vessels of unfriendly nations.
In military operations within Ukraine, Russian forces have liberated the village of Vodiane in the Kharkiv region, expanding their security zone near the Belgorod border. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that air defense systems intercepted more than 1,000 drones, five Neptune missiles, and five HIMARS rocket launchers over the past 24 hours. Additionally, Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian stronghold, a ferry vessel, and a fuel depot in Odessa used to supply enemy operations.
Regarding economic disruptions, the Ozon Bank application has become inaccessible on Google Play Store while retaining functionality for previously downloaded applications. The bank confirmed sanctions do not impact operational activities, though the Yandex Pay app was removed from the App Store overnight.
