Welcome to our live blog tracking the latest news from Russia Ukraine. Get real-time updates on Russia-Ukraine war, policy decisions, legislative actions, headline-grabbing statements and various other developments happening in the both countries.

Since the beginning of the day, 150 combat engagements have taken place along the entire front line, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the General Staff, Russian forces carried out five missile strikes using 15 missiles and launched 48 airstrikes employing 65 guided aerial bombs.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters he was “relying heavily on the Vatican” in peace efforts with Russia, which initiated a full-scale invasion of the country in 2022.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has listed Moscow's demands for a peace deal that would end its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, including Kyiv's demilitarization and neutrality, international recognition of territory occupied by Moscow, and the lifting of sanctions.

Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pope Leo XIV reiterated his willingness to host representatives of Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican for peace negotiations.

Pope Leo recently informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the Vatican is open to serving as a venue for peace discussions between Ukraine and Russia. Despite the proposal, Russia has rejected the idea.

Roman V. Starovoyt, the transport minister, had governed the Kursk region before Ukrainian forces occupied part of it in 2024.