Ukraine
Russia Claims Advances, Ukraine Denies
Russian forces claimed advances toward Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in eastern Ukraine, while Kyiv said its troops held positions and denied any encirclement.
Ukraine raids Energoatom linked properties
Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau carried out large raids across the energy sector, searching properties tied to the justice minister and Zelensky's associate, alleging kickbacks at state nuclear operator Energoatom.
Displaced Ukrainians face harsh winter
The UN refugee agency warned displaced people in Ukraine faced severe winter hardship as U.S. funding fell and Russian strikes damaged energy infrastructure, and it appealed for private donations.
