What Happened
Putin Claims Success Amid Stalled Front Lines
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made exaggerated claims of Russian military advances in Ukraine, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Putin’s claims, made during a staged meeting with Russian commanders, do not match the actual battlefield realities. The Russian Ministry of Defense has published footage that may be AI-altered to support these claims. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have continued their long-range strike campaign against Russian oil and energy infrastructure and military assets. The situation was reported by the Kyiv Post.