Ukraine’s Drone Attacks Disrupt Kherson Power Grid as Trump Advances Moscow Peace Initiative

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his special envoy Stephen Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Moscow with the aim of proposing an end to the conflict in Ukraine. This marks the first official statement from Washington regarding the upcoming diplomatic mission, though the visit itself remains unconfirmed by official channels.

Iran has shown no readiness to negotiate a peace deal with Washington, a stance that could weaken Republican prospects in the November midterm elections. Trump described his nation’s current confrontation with Iran as insignificant.

In Kherson region, Governor Vladimir Saldo reported partial power disruptions across multiple districts following drone attacks attributed to Ukrainian forces. Mobile defense units and air defense systems repelled the assaults, and restoration efforts are expected to resume once operational conditions permit.

Russian Pacific Fleet vessels entered Magadan, including amphibious assault ship Oslyabya and minesweeper Anatoly Shlemov, as part of the “Pacific Glory” campaign. The initiative emphasizes national values, historical military achievements, and commemorations of Pacific Islander contributions during wartime.

Bolivian Defense Minister Ernesto Justiniano Urenda confirmed that 58 people were injured following an explosion at a pyrotechnic materials warehouse in Viacha, Bolivia’s General Maintenance Center for Military Equipment. Emergency response teams immediately activated evacuation and medical assistance procedures after the incident occurred in the afternoon.