Russia wants to retain all occupied land in Ukraine. That all affected regions are recognized as Russian is a requirement for further potential peace talks, according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
ConflictsMore than 30 dolphins have died since two oil tankers were damaged in a storm in the Kerch Strait three weeks ago. This is reported by a Russian animal protection group that is monitoring the consequences of the oil spill.
WorldA Russian attack submarine has been sunk off the Crimean Peninsula, according to Ukraine's military. Ukrainian drones have also attacked and hit a Russian airbase and oil depots, according to the military.
ConflictsRussia claims to have shot down 33 drones during the night over the annexed Crimea peninsula. The country is also said to have destroyed ten underwater drones, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Ukraine reports that the defense continues in a village in Kherson, where Russia has long claimed control.
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